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I`m about to replace the 5 existing year old genset start battery with an identical 150 amp hour battery,the size recommended by Onan.
The battery starts a small 3 cylinder diesel. Yes, it heats glow plugs first, but that`s it. The genset has an alternator. I fitted a regulated 25w solar panel.
A PO,presumably seeing excess unused power, wired a fridge off the battery. On purchase 3 years ago, I put it back on the main board and batteries where it has a dedicated circuit-breaker/switch.
Does anyone know why the genset is recommended so much battery?
The battery starts a small 3 cylinder diesel. Yes, it heats glow plugs first, but that`s it. The genset has an alternator. I fitted a regulated 25w solar panel.
A PO,presumably seeing excess unused power, wired a fridge off the battery. On purchase 3 years ago, I put it back on the main board and batteries where it has a dedicated circuit-breaker/switch.
Does anyone know why the genset is recommended so much battery?
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