12 volt isolation solenoid trouble shooting
So driving across I-70 over Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, I got in to a big rain storm. Pulled in to rest area twice as we were driving east with the storm and kept catching up to it. Finally headed...
Forum Discussion
Trying to answer my own questions -
"So I've still got questions about the "Shortstop 12v s34 40A" circuit breaker." _- Its a circuit breaker, not a solenoid, power flows both directions as long as its under 40 amps and it opens restricting power flow above 40 amps, not closed until power is applied to it.
"Does it allow current to flow both directions?" - Yes, as long as it is below 40 amps
Or is it just one directional? Nope, power is only on one side, the stud marked "Bat" for Battery and the side marked "Aux" will be isolate if over 40 amps.
"What is the reason they are in the lines other than protection?" - The only reason.
Just as a circuit protector or to prevent back flow of electricity? - Circuit Protection for below 40 amps.
"Does it allow trailer battery to be charged by the towing vehicle? That has always been my assumption, but now a reason for more investigation." - At this time I'd say yes, as long as it doesn't exceed 40 amps.
My problem was thinking the solenoid theory instead a simple breaker. Took some serious conversations to get this thought pattern out of my head. I think the 2 gallons of gasoline and the 60 lbs. of propane next to the pulsating battery cable was what was clouding my thoughts. And having no problems and then driving though a day of big rain storms and instantly having problems didn't help. You've always got to go back to the basics and look for the simple answer.
Thanks for reading and answering. On the road again and camping tomorrow night. LIFE IS GOOD
"So I've still got questions about the "Shortstop 12v s34 40A" circuit breaker." _- Its a circuit breaker, not a solenoid, power flows both directions as long as its under 40 amps and it opens restricting power flow above 40 amps, not closed until power is applied to it.
"Does it allow current to flow both directions?" - Yes, as long as it is below 40 amps
Or is it just one directional? Nope, power is only on one side, the stud marked "Bat" for Battery and the side marked "Aux" will be isolate if over 40 amps.
"What is the reason they are in the lines other than protection?" - The only reason.
Just as a circuit protector or to prevent back flow of electricity? - Circuit Protection for below 40 amps.
"Does it allow trailer battery to be charged by the towing vehicle? That has always been my assumption, but now a reason for more investigation." - At this time I'd say yes, as long as it doesn't exceed 40 amps.
My problem was thinking the solenoid theory instead a simple breaker. Took some serious conversations to get this thought pattern out of my head. I think the 2 gallons of gasoline and the 60 lbs. of propane next to the pulsating battery cable was what was clouding my thoughts. And having no problems and then driving though a day of big rain storms and instantly having problems didn't help. You've always got to go back to the basics and look for the simple answer.
Thanks for reading and answering. On the road again and camping tomorrow night. LIFE IS GOOD
