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2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:30 am
by twidds
Now I've installed one big battery.
Is it ok to leave the other good battery on and just disconnect the negative terminal? Thought it may be handy to connect it occasionally to charge it too. And if the new battery gets dodgy it can be used to jump start.??
Re: 2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:08 am
by daveblueozzie
Why not fit an intelligent split charge relay to the other battery, then it will keep charged.
Basically you fit the relay between the batteries and when the main battery is fully charged it then charges the other one, or use it as a leisure battery and fit a willinton kit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-1 ... d=ViewItem
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-L ... d=ViewItem
Re: 2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:14 am
by twidds
Yes, an intelligent thing to do but I don't really want to spend more money....yet... I would like one of those things though.
But at this moment would still like an answer to me Q.
Tks
Re: 2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:21 am
by daveblueozzie
Disconnect the positive terminal and then isolate it by covering it up and tying it safe.
Re: 2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:28 am
by twidds
Cheers PAL ! BUT now I want one of those Kits £68 ....it's a bargain..
Re: 2 batteries to one
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:47 am
by daveblueozzie
The willinton kits are the best, loads of bongos have them, don't go for a cheap and nasty version on ebay the relays are rubbish.