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Subject:Re: 2nd Battery setup questions
From:Jim Arnott
Date:Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:17:30 -0800

Yup... That's how it works. (And quite well I might add.)

Jim

On Jan 12, 2006, at 7:09 PM, Dave Vickery wrote:

> I think the idea is that the relay is activated by the alternator
> charging,
> not just the ignition key being turned.  That prevents the run-down
> battery
> from robbing power from the charged battery when you first turn the
> key but
> aren't charging yet.