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fourthclassC
Explorer
Apr 18, 2017

Emergency Start Button - Connects both Battery banks

Howdy, I am thinking about changing my emergency start swtich from the stock momentary type to a single pole, single throw, switch with a hinged cover. Want to have the option to draw from the engine...
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MrWizard
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Apr 19, 2017
Doug is right
that is a fairly hefty relay, it has considerable power drain that you don't want
When the engine is not running
You really don't want to be using the engine battery to support the house batteries
If you don't have enough house battery, then that is the situation that needs to be addressed

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