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Battery isolation switch


ok so this isn't really a GN caravan question but....

on my tractor I am having issues getting a reliable isolation switch that lasts it has two 900 cranking amp batteries in it its a 450 HP cat engine so I am wondering. As there are a few here with links to the boating world i am wondering what switches are used on the big engines fitted to boats , any ideas .

 

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Just buy a isolator switch from your nearest cat dealer, they were some of the most robust I have seen.
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Hi woody,are your cranking batteries connected in parallel or series? Isolation switches may be fitted between your earth lead and the chassis.I have just consulted my Hella catalogue and there are a number of units suitable for your application.They are of marine quality and for 6-36V systems with alternators or generators. Max load at 12 V is 500A for 10 sec while they carry a max continuous load of 310A at 12V or 155A at 24V.Available as a straight switch or with a key lock .Sorry I have no idea of price. Products are..2767 Marine Dual battery Switch and 2768 Marine Dual Battery Master Switch with a Keylock. Hope this is of help to you. Ian.

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Thanks patrol03 this is the heap of unka that i have which was the replacement for the same one I got that broke upon instillation not going near hella again 

hadn't thought of going to cat n see what they have will check them out 

 

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Yes, I purchased a similar el cheapo so that I could charge my start and aux battery at the same time in my Y62 but it was less than satisfactory.In a commercial vehicle with the current draw you would have something more substantial is required.

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Pretty dry country up your way Woody.Are you on irrigation or are you cropping?

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Dry land cropping patrol03 yes dry here but that's ok for this time of year if it rains during summer I like at least 30ml or it just costs money to control the summer weeds without putting much moisture down below .

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Buy a red marine one, they moulded one piece

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I have one in my truck. It was about $28 and works fine.I use it to insolate the starting battery from the storage baterys.Will post pic if you want. Bill

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Woody that is a lot of amperage, thus not many options

May I ask as to why you want to isolate in the first place -there may be more than one way to skin a cat(erpillar)

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Ha ha Bagmaker yes just a safety thing so I don't get to work n find the batteries flat that sorta really peees me off when that hapens
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