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kramttocs

Re: Big Blue

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That would be great. Thanks!

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

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Had a few minutes today, so did the test. My 200a unit pulls .67a at 12.8 volts to hold the relay in. I have an original Battery Tender on those two batteries and it handled that load fine. But I have smaller HF ones on the boat, and one of them wasn't up to the task. Perhaps that particular 85a unit takes a bit more to hold in?

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kramttocs

Re: Big Blue

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Thanks for testing that. Good info to have.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

FrazerJames

Re: Big Blue

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Gary, I think I’m going to get your recommended isolator (been reading all the threads).

Quick question: I have a 3g alt which connects to a mega fuse then to the main battery. I assume I should connect the isolator after the fuse. Any other places you think I’ll need a mega fuse? I’ll be putting an aux fuse box on the aux battery. I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to put a mega fuse between the battery and fuse box there…

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Gary Lewis

Re: Big Blue

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Yes, I’d connect the isolator after the fuse. And I’d put a megafuse between the aux battery and the aux fuse box.

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