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TMBLSN
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014

Low Voltage Disconnect

Has anyone put a low voltage disconnect on their battery?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEA5NPW/ref=dra_a_cs_mr_hn_it_P1400_1000

I'd like to find one that's rated for a much lower amperage and use a relay like this to actually feed the rv:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050I94XG/

It seems like I should be able to get away with less than a 5A (probably 1A) rated disconnect if using a Continuous Duty solenoid. And, thus, a lot less than $60.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a low-amperage disconnect product?

Thanks.
  • TMBLSN's avatar
    TMBLSN
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2014
    Mandalay Parr wrote:
    Mine is an electro-mechanical solenoid that snaps over and disconnects itself from the battery until you push the button the other way.

    Think it is called a Fat Boy.


    I have a manual disconnect switch. I'm looking for an automatic relay that will shut off the battery if it gets too low (preferably adjustable, probably at ~11.5V).
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2014
    Mine is an electro-mechanical solenoid that snaps over and disconnects itself from the battery until you push the button the other way.

    Think it is called a Fat Boy.

    It's called a latching solenoid.

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