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Old 02-08-2009, 11:59 AM   #7 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Why not just run deep cycles and have an alternator cutoff switch?
Deep cycle batteries are not good for starting and the load voltage would be lower. With my idea, the normal starting battery is kept charged, keeping the 14.4v expected by all the loads. The device can also be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle. It can also be used as a portable power supply for other applications.
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