Since when is $65.00 expensive?  Especially when the device will protect
your battery investment.  :)

http://www.rvpartscenter.com/ProductDetail.asp?PID=20346&ProductDescription=separator&RP=FindaProduct

Jake

On 2/20/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Here's some info from the ASE Supply website on the 1315. HTH. Bit spendy,
> aren't they?
>
>
>
> The BATTERY SEPARATOR is designed for use in multi-battery applications as
> a
> solenoid priority system to protect the chassis charging system from
> excessive loading while allowing auxiliary batteries to be charged. The
> BATTERY SEPARATOR has two basic operational characteristics: ASSIST IN
> ENGINE STARTING When the starter is activated the BATTERY SEPARATOR
> compares
> the voltage of both battery banks. If the chassis' battery is lower than
> the
> auxiliary battery bank, the BATTERY SEPARATOR will engage allowing the
> auxiliary battery bank to aid in vehicle starting. The start signal must
> be
> at least three volts for the operation to occur. PROTECT THE CHARGING
> SYSTEM
> The BATTERY SEPARATOR monitors the battery system to determine if the
> batteries are being charged. When the engine or auxiliary batteries (if
> 1315-200 is used), or the engine batteries (if 1314-200 is used) reach
> 13.2
> volts*, indicating charging is taking place, the BATTERY SEPARATOR will
> engage, joining the two battery banks. If the drain on the charging system
> by the auxiliary or main battery bank reduces the system voltage below
> 12.8
> volts*, the BATTERY SEPARATOR will disconnect the battery banks from each
> other, thus protecting the respective battery banks from excessive drain.
> A
> delay function has been incorporated in the control circuit to prevent the
> BATTERY SEPARATOR from reacting to momentary voltage fluctuations and
> chattering. The priorities are to assist in engine starting, if required,
> and to protect the charging system from excessive power drain.
>

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Jake
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