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mjm

Electric reel and pump to main battery
« on: March 20, 2021, 01:19:07 pm »
Can I do this or do I have to have a split charge relay.   I mean remove the leisure battery in the back and just wire pump controller and reel all to van battery   

Smudger

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2021, 01:36:13 pm »
of course you can

the risk is flattening your van battery and being broken-down miles from home/anywhere

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2021, 01:41:21 pm »
of course you can

the risk is flattening your van battery and being broken-down miles from home/anywhere


Smudger.   I have a intelegent key. So would.  I. Just leave engine on while Iam working and keep key. On me. So van can't be moved. 

Darran

Splash & dash

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2021, 01:59:55 pm »
Leaving the engine running whilst working is illegal and would invalidate your insurance should anything happen , it wouldn’t cost to much to add a battery and split charger but you will need to do a fair few miles to keep the battery charged up well

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2021, 02:01:36 pm »
Leaving the engine running whilst working is illegal and would invalidate your insurance should anything happen , it wouldn’t cost to much to add a battery and split charger but you will need to do a fair few miles to keep the battery charged up well

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2021, 02:02:10 pm »
Leaving the engine running whilst working is illegal and would invalidate your insurance should anything happen , it wouldn’t cost to much to add a battery and split charger but you will need to do a fair few miles to keep the battery charged up well



Aaahh.  Good point. Splash thanks

Spruce

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2021, 04:45:37 pm »
Leaving the engine running whilst working is illegal and would invalidate your insurance should anything happen , it wouldn’t cost to much to add a battery and split charger but you will need to do a fair few miles to keep the battery charged up well

...... and if Mr Plod happens to see an unattended vehicle in the street with the engine running, that's a fine if they could be asked.

https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/07/drivers-leave-engine-running-parked-fined-10873175/

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/road-safety/stop-start-engines-and-engine-idling-the-law/
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2021, 06:15:03 pm »
I will leave it as it is thanks. 





eave

Evan

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2021, 06:40:03 pm »
Can I do this or do I have to have a split charge relay.   I mean remove the leisure battery in the back and just wire pump controller and reel all to van battery

Do you charge your leisure battery daily?

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2021, 07:14:52 pm »
Can I do this or do I have to have a split charge relay.   I mean remove the leisure battery in the back and just wire pump controller and reel all to van battery

Do you charge your leisure battery daily?

Every 2 days I get down to 12.3.   Then I charge. Takes about 3 hours to bench charge 

Evan

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2021, 07:19:38 pm »
Can I do this or do I have to have a split charge relay.   I mean remove the leisure battery in the back and just wire pump controller and reel all to van battery

Do you charge your leisure battery daily?

Every 2 days I get down to 12.3.   Then I charge. Takes about 3 hours to bench charge

What charger do you use? And what leisure battery?

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2021, 07:49:55 pm »
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CHH5ZC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_XWD635285M65SEAZS3DQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


This is the charger and it's a standard leisure battery from halfords.

NWH

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Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2021, 08:45:40 pm »
You ain’t charging nothing in 3 hours.

mjm

Re: Electric reel and pump to main battery
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2021, 08:51:38 pm »
 ;D.  Yes Iam