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Subject:Re: Dual Batt. info needed
From:Loren Busch
Date:Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:17:31 -0700

All the info you will need is here:
http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/dualbattery.htm

On 4/20/06, neil neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
>   Have purchased solenoid from local RV shop to use for dual batt. setup.
> I have a good idea of how to wire, but need to know:
>
>   should "hot" lead (to actuate solenoid) connect to ign. switch or ign.
> coil? If to coil (I imagine this is the best place) which connector do I tie
> into?
>
>   Did I buy correct part? i.e. the solenoid is an app. 1.5" long can with
> 3 connections. One for ign. with 2 others one each for pos. battery
> terminals.
>
>   Should I install a fuse at each batt? i.e. 30 amp? (read about that
> somewhere....)
>
>   TIA,
>
>   Neil.
>
>
>
>
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Loren Busch
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