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Old 12-09-2011, 03:02 AM   #17
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Battery replacement

AN 8D deep cycle batt is so large it should have enough surface area to start, even 50% discharged as a 24,27, or 31.

Most starters are actually 9V motors and do work fine, given enough amps. .

Our setup is 2 -8D , starting a 6-71 , but we don't operate much in real cold.

On most cruising the engine is started in the single batt that has been powering the house loads all night.

It is left as a single for the first couple of hours , to get the fastest charge from a large frame truck alt , 135A.

After 2 -3 hours the batts are switched to both , and after the engine is secured the "other" batt is selected alone for the evening.

Off season, With a solar panel, the setup sits just fine for 6 months in the both position.

KISS




-- Edited by FF on Friday 9th of December 2011 05:03:40 AM
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