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MrWizard
Apr 03, 2017Moderator
Can you do it..Yes
Do I recommend it ? No
How long does it take to test a battery ?
I've gone hours with batteries disconnected, while working on cables or replacing batteries , or something else that necessitated power be disconnected
Except for the inconvenience of no light, no water pump,etc..no 120v power
Fridge will stay cold,
If you do this insulate the positive cables with rubber gloves trapped over them
Then turn off power before you reconnect batteries
Getting a wire wrong while shore power is on, is a sure way to kill the converter
Do I recommend it ? No
How long does it take to test a battery ?
I've gone hours with batteries disconnected, while working on cables or replacing batteries , or something else that necessitated power be disconnected
Except for the inconvenience of no light, no water pump,etc..no 120v power
Fridge will stay cold,
If you do this insulate the positive cables with rubber gloves trapped over them
Then turn off power before you reconnect batteries
Getting a wire wrong while shore power is on, is a sure way to kill the converter
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