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Old 10-06-2010, 12:09 AM   #9 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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Originally Posted by 2003protege View Post
Maybe I've misunderstood the instructions, but it seems when I kill 120V power to the unit, under charging mode, it will stay in charging mode, with the cooling fan running, until I remove the 12V clamps. However, if I just attach the 12V clamps to the unpowered unit, just the trickle charge light will come on. I guess I'll just install an in-car switch to kill the 12V side..?
Get a relay with a 120V coil, then have it connect the charger only when AC power is connected.
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