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| Author: | bvlmv [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dual Battery Condition Indicator |
Hello I have a 1999 220 Horizon with a dual batteries setup. Just curious to see if anybody has the same setup but with a battery condition indicator in the mix. I'd like to install one ideally on my dash but not sure it's possible for monitor 2 batteries with a single gauge. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Conditioner Indicator |
My/The on board charger will condition them. If you don't have a on board charger I would install a ProMariner charger. As in there, ProSport 8amp or 12amp. Its not that much more$$!! To take it a step farther, for a little more $$, go with there 3 bank setup and if you ever install a 3rd battery you will be all set. Plus, since they load share, all of the amps will go to the 2 batteries until the 3rd one is installed. Now maybe I missunderstood so just in case, I am putting in a LED read out/indicator for my house batteries. If I want, I can put a switch in to read my starting batteries too. Say a SPDT type. |
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| Author: | bvlmv [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Conditioner Indicator |
Paul I. wrote: Now maybe I missunderstood so just in case, I am putting in a LED read out/indicator for my house batteries. If I want, I can put a switch in to read my starting batteries too. Say a SPDT type. What LED indicator do you have? also what exact switch would you use? I was looking into this indicator. http://faria-instruments.com/products.p ... e=1_batcon |
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| Author: | Walt [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Condition Indicator |
Check this.... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1653&hilit=+walt%27s+mods Bought it at cabela's. Listed on Overtons for $50. I have each batt, and #3 is on the Alt. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Conditioner Indicator |
bvlmv wrote: Paul I. wrote: Now maybe I missunderstood so just in case, I am putting in a LED read out/indicator for my house batteries. If I want, I can put a switch in to read my starting batteries too. Say a SPDT type. What LED indicator do you have? also what exact switch would you use? I was looking into this indicator. http://faria-instruments.com/products.p ... e=1_batcon This one http://www.dualpro.com/media/pdf/Batter ... 7-2003.pdf The Farir is good too, but the Dualpro can be surfaced mounted and is about 1/4 high. A switch like this one and add the boot to make it water tight: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... &id=913854 |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Condition Indicator |
Walt wrote: Check this.... viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1653&hilit=+walt%27s+mods Bought it at cabela's. Listed on Overtons for $50. I have each batt, and #3 is on the Alt. ProMariner makes great charges!! But there monitor only shows 3 states, Full, 1/2 & dead. Nothing in between. |
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| Author: | Walt [ Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Condition Indicator |
There's another (high?) that indicates when it's running... the red lights come on the #3 (alt) when running, and occasionally the batt that is being charged. I just need 2 lights.... Good or Bad. It's simple, it's cheap, but I don't think it will reach the dash. As you see in my thread, mine is located in the Batt area. Plus I didn't see anything to indicate you are looking for a charger in the OP. |
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| Author: | bvlmv [ Wed Aug 21, 2013 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Conditioner Indicator |
Paul I. wrote: This one http://www.dualpro.com/media/pdf/Batter ... 7-2003.pdf The Farir is good too, but the Dualpro can be surfaced mounted and is about 1/4 high. A switch like this one and add the boot to make it water tight: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... &id=913854 Will a DPDT work? Not sure what the difference is. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Conditioner Indicator |
bvlmv wrote: Paul I. wrote: This one http://www.dualpro.com/media/pdf/Batter ... 7-2003.pdf The Farir is good too, but the Dualpro can be surfaced mounted and is about 1/4 high. A switch like this one and add the boot to make it water tight: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... &id=913854 Will a DPDT work? Not sure what the difference is. DPDT = Double pole double throw Yes it will work, just needs to be wired right. SPST is in you home light switch - single pole single throw See http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=dpd ... tedIndex=1 Were the outputs could be the batteries and the input your meter/guage. In the pic, Red for pos+ and Blue for Neg- BUT, a SPDT would work and just tie all your grounds toghther and ONLY switch the POS wires. |
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| Author: | bvlmv [ Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Dual Battery Condition Indicator |
Great info! Just ordered a DPDT switch and a faria gauge to match my dash. I'll post pics soon. Thanks! |
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