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Dave Turley

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running varistream from van battery
« on: October 25, 2007, 09:45:13 am »
hi guys, i know you shouldn't but i was wondering if anyone runs their varistream straight from their van battery, and if this has caused any problems?

i was thinking of getting a rectifier, but am struggling to find one that takes 10 amps

thanks

Davie T

  • Posts: 566
Re: running varistream from van battery
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2007, 03:51:13 pm »
It can be done.   
Remember to fit an inline fuse
Problem arises if you drain your vehicle battery and you are left stranded.
Best to buy a leisure battery and fit a spilt relay so leisure battery is always being charged as you go along.

steve m

  • Posts: 796
Re: running varistream from van battery
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2007, 08:12:42 pm »
I do, never had any problems. Just check the amphour rating of your atanator to chek that it can cope with charging up the battery in time

Moderator David@stives

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Re: running varistream from van battery
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2007, 09:19:45 pm »
2 years for me with 2 pumps and varistreams and no problems at all, battery still going strong

Dave

Jeff Brimble

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Re: running varistream from van battery
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2007, 06:20:22 am »
I used to run my flojet pump from an interior boot light but now have installed a ciggy lighter in the boot. I think it depends on how much ammer you give it.

Dave Turley

  • Posts: 896
Re: running varistream from van battery
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2007, 12:30:26 pm »
BRILLIANT! straight from the battery it is then   :)

Thanks alot guys!