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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Steven on August 28, 2007, 14:19:40

Title: Split charge system
Post by: Steven on August 28, 2007, 14:19:40

Hi everyone,

Its me again, the one who don't know anything about electrics...  :oops:  :lol:

Split charage system for our 300 Disco. Can we get kits or can it be done our selfs, if so how? Thanks in advance, Steve.

Title: Split charge system
Post by: thermidorthelobster on August 28, 2007, 14:21:45

You need to buy one really, unless you're a pretty competent electrician.  Lots of people seem to sell them;  have a flick through LRO, or google around.  I found this thread (http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f31/split-charge-system-battery-18734.html) which might be of interest.

I presume you're thinking of the fridge?  It's a nice solution to the problem, but it will probably work out quite expensive.

Title: Split charge system
Post by: Steven on August 28, 2007, 14:25:35

Quote from: "thermidorthelobster"

You need to buy one really, unless you're a pretty competent electrician.  Lots of people seem to sell them;  have a flick through LRO, or google around.  I found this thread (http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f31/split-charge-system-battery-18734.html) which might be of interest.

I presume you're thinking of the fridge?  It's a nice solution to the problem, but it will probably work out quite expensive.

Hi,

No not the fridge, we've scrapped that idea now. Its just for all the lights, roof lights, the hellas, also we're getting twin rear work lamps very soon. Also for anything else we may get.  :)

Title: Split charge system
Post by: L90OOK on August 28, 2007, 14:54:30

Personally if you are not running a winch, fridge or large ICE I'd fit a larger alternator (90-120amp) & have done with it.  
Fitting a second battery wont help in the long run as you are still taking out a large current & then trying to top up two batteries with the same alternator.  Net result is you'll have two dead batteries!
As the roof lights & working lights are on a small percentage of your driving time it seems an awful big expense & hassle fitting twin batteries when a larger alternator should do everything you require :wink:

Title: Split charge system
Post by: Steven on August 28, 2007, 15:10:07

Quote from: "L90OOK"

Personally if you are not running a winch, fridge or large ICE I'd fit a larger alternator (90-120amp) & have done with it.  
Fitting a second battery wont help in the long run as you are still taking out a large current & then trying to top up two batteries with the same alternator.  Net result is you'll have two dead batteries!
As the roof lights & working lights are on a small percentage of your driving time it seems an awful big expense & hassle fitting twin batteries when a larger alternator should do everything you require :wink:

 
Hi,

Ok then, sounds about right then, an uprated alternator. Thanks for the info. BTW, do you recomend any websites selling them?

Title: Split charge system
Post by: L90OOK on August 28, 2007, 15:39:26

Try giving Devon 4x4 a call...very helpful & if they can't help they will know someone who can.  :D

www.devon4x4.com

Title: Split charge system
Post by: cardiff_gareth on August 28, 2007, 16:10:35

If you did change your mind on the split charge:

http://paidia4x4.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_71&products_id=39&osCsid=174d0a298ff08d6f15b3229f7234bc3b