Wizard
Gidday.
It looks like I'm Gunna stick the 2nd batto in the rear cargo of the DII.
I'm probably going to shove the Traxide in there too. Good idea???
What kind of cable do I run down the chasis. Like full on battery HT cable or just 5-6 mm.
Did any one else have to butcher the plastic bins in the cargo area. They are really handy. I would want to stick a batto right inside but it's gunna have to be small!!!
Do you people solder your own terminals, I've done it with a gas torch. Any tips?
I'm excited.
Cheers
ian.
ChatterBox
On the traxide site it states
"The SC40 is available in 12 or 24 volt versions. The SC40 is supplied with a 30 AMP Circuit Breaker, Crimp Terminals and mounting screws, Heavy Duty, 2 Way 8mm Plug, Socket and Terminals and Installation Instructions for fitting the Controller. All that is needed is a few meters of heavy automotive cable."
..............but better get the 'man' to say what he considers heavy auto cable is
It also states the Traxxide unit MUST be close to the main battery!
Question answered me thinks!!!!!
Wizard
related question (thread hijack alert!)
is it possible to use something that is too heavy gauge? I've got 10 metres of 65mm cross section welding cable sitting about...
OldBushie
You need to have an external vent to the atmosphere for the battery, this could be a problem fitting it into the cargo area.
bigger the cross sectional dimention the bigger the amount of current it will handle also beter for longer runs say if u want to be able to run say a winch at the back end of the veh and the batts are in the front the thicker the cable the beta i use to work 4 a high voltage mob which did stuff 4 underground mines and a lecko said to me if u wat to flow big amps u need a big cable same theroy as water bigger the hose dia the bgger the flow and by memory i think your 65mm sq cable should be good for about 300 or so ampsOriginally Posted by EchiDna
cheers
chris
ChatterBox
SupporterIf the aux battery is just powering a fridge or a light that is plugged close to it, then all you really need is a good wire to carry the charging current. 6-8mm should do this okay, that's the thickness of the wire going from your alternator to your battery (via solenoid perhaps). This gauge of wire won't let you jump start one battery from the next, but it will provide charge.
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