Help replacing an OLD isolator
So I am going to assume my isolator is broken (judging by how old it is) and NOT that it was wired wrong. Although it does seem to be wired differently than the instructions I see for new ones. Fo...
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Well... this does seem to be a highly debatable topic... Here and on other sites I have looked at. Everybody seems to swear by the other thing!
I have been leaning NOW towards maybe a bi-directional SEPARATOR? As it seems this will also allow the engine battery to charge while I am plugged into shore. I do plug into shore at home and may not take the RV out for long time between trips, so this may be a nice feature.
I have NO idea how many amps my alternator is when deciding on the amps for the isolator/separator, but a new alternator for my Chevy G30 says like 68amps... so I am hoping 100amp will do it.
The $15 relay seems enticing as that seems like what is in there now, and again... If it worked for the past 30 years, why change now? I mean if the one in there was working, I would certainly not be changing it.
I have been leaning NOW towards maybe a bi-directional SEPARATOR? As it seems this will also allow the engine battery to charge while I am plugged into shore. I do plug into shore at home and may not take the RV out for long time between trips, so this may be a nice feature.
I have NO idea how many amps my alternator is when deciding on the amps for the isolator/separator, but a new alternator for my Chevy G30 says like 68amps... so I am hoping 100amp will do it.
The $15 relay seems enticing as that seems like what is in there now, and again... If it worked for the past 30 years, why change now? I mean if the one in there was working, I would certainly not be changing it.
