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hertfordnc
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Apr 21, 2020

Cheap way to isolate and charge gel cell- relay or diode ?

We have a 19 foot Hybrid. We will not do a lot of boondocking. i have a 100 amp Gel cell and a gel cell charger that keeps it properly topped off. Meanwhile, the campers 12V power supply would ...
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hertfordnc
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Apr 22, 2020
boogie_4wheel wrote:
You'll need an interposing relay that has a 120VAC coil, and a normally closed (N.C.) contact. The relay needs to be rated for the max amperage that you plan on drawing from the battery. \


THank you. That word "interposing" was a game changer in finding the right gizmo.

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