Why solenoid?
Why do the majority of RV manufacturers use a latching solenoid for the battery disconnect (storage) as opposed to a mechanical battery disconnect switch? Is there some other function that the sol...
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2112 wrote:
PT, I'm surprised you didn't replace the continuous current draw disconnect relay with a latching type. You seem to be very efficiency minded.
Hi 2112,
I had to replace the oem solenoid--the contacts were pitted and burned. While I was at it, added a 2nd charging path, from the battery. This was an attempt to increase "house" battery charging. The replacements I used were rated at 200 amps continuous. I also added manual control for each solenoid. Both circuits are protected by an automatic 50 amp circuit breaker.
Each solenoid draws 0.88 amps.
To be fair, I was not aware of latching relays at the time--or I might have gone that way.
