Hi Kim,

Where did you mount your PP connector ?

Thanks,

John Meeks

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> I have something similar but I'm  using the 70amp powerpole connectors
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> On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:10 PM, John Meeks wrote:
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>  Hi Group,
>>
>> I'm conspiring to set up both batteries (standard lead acid starting) with
>> Anderson Power Pole connectors mounted just outside the battery boxes.
>> They'll tap into the batteries with short lengths of marine grade 6 AWG
>> wire.  With this setup, I'll be able to make a jumper to connect the two
>> batteries for a jump start if needed and a set of jumper cables with the
>> Power Pole connectors at one end and the standard alligators at the other
>> end for road rescues of other vehicles.
>>
>> It occurs to me that I have no clue how much current is drawn by a starter
>> motor drawing juice thru a dead battery jumped to a good battery.  My
>> Power
>> Poles are rated at 50 amps and the wire is good for 37 amps. Will the
>> connectors and the wire do the trick or will I have a meltdown or worse?
>> Anyone?
>>
>>
>> John Meeks
>> '91 Multivan
>> Northern Michigan
>>
>> Vanagon Rescue Squad
>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>>
>> Radio Call:KC8ZFN
>>
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