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Old 08-29-2018, 02:26 PM   #24 (permalink)
RustyLugNut
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Did you document this build?

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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
I built a 5-series (3400F Maxwell caps) supercap bank to aid in starting my diesel truck. It was killing the 2 large Pb batteries, which are expensive to constantly replace. I intend to eliminate the large Pb batteries next time they die and replace them with a very small Pb battery and the supercap.
I would be very interested. I have two Dodge diesel trucks as well as a Freightliner diesel van. Batteries die on a constant basis out here in the heat of the desert.
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