start up current draws......
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we dont use those to test batteries either. We have a tool made by midtronics that works very well along with a bettery charger that has a charge and test function. both tools are pretty accurate about the batteries ability's. A volt meter will pretty well do the rest.
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Cheezit - thanks for the post!! Sets a few things straight! Mine did the same thing with the OEM alternator (and so did D Chamberlains even though it was called hearsay .......). That being said, my DCPower one does not do it (as I posted in a previous thread). The DCPower one is charging immediately.
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I was going to post that Moe. I inserted a mosfet isolator in between the alternator and the four batteries. The alternator goes to the isolator input and two batteries come of of one output terminal and the other two come off of the other output terminal. I had the sensing wire in a couple of diffeerent spots before I ended up where I am at. I'll have to think it over.
In the mean time, the pics of my system are below:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - bismic's Album: Power Inverter Project
In the mean time, the pics of my system are below:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - bismic's Album: Power Inverter Project
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Cheezit - thanks for the post!! Sets a few things straight! Mine did the same thing with the OEM alternator (and so did D Chamberlains even though it was called hearsay .......). That being said, my DCPower one does not do it (as I posted in a previous thread). The DCPower one is charging immediately.
My Bad Skim reading again LOLWhats all that power for your Camper??
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