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Subject:Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
From:neil n
Date:Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:21:01 -0700

Or for that matter, maybe trigger that charger relay via X from ignition
switch?

( I think that's the circuit enabled when key inserted into ignition switch)

Neil.

On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 3:12 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> If it were me, I'd go with my original thought but use an 87-87a relay on
> + wire of the charger. Have it activated by the alternator blue wire. When
> powered on, it breaks circuit of charger to aux. battery.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 2:03 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
> camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> On 09/20/2012 01:37 PM, neil n wrote:
>>
>

> Or is there concern that the van might be running while charger still
>>> on. IF so....
>>>
>>> Maybe install a relay between DC charger output and house DC system.
>>> Have it trigger via alternator blue wire. Or is there too much lag time?
>>>
>>> Neil.
>>>
>>>

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Neil n

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