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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-05-2015, 10:32 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Re: Aopec smart battery isolator installed

I got a prompt reply from Aopec.

#1 putting a switch on the ground wire and using it to break the ground connection will not disconnect the unit.

#2 breaking the positive connection will not...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-04-2015, 12:28 PM
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Views: 6,772
Posted By markopolo
Re: Aopec smart battery isolator installed

I wonder if the chassis grounding for both house and engine batteries is allowing the Aopec R12140B to function as a bi-directional unit?
I sent an email to Aopec asking if putting a switch on the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-03-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,772
Posted By markopolo
Re: Aopec smart battery isolator installed

That manual switch is also the battery disconnect switch for the RV. One problem with that is when there's a prolonged power outage and the switch was on not left in the off position. (Switch is on...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-02-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,772
Posted By markopolo
Re: Aopec smart battery isolator installed

I have been using the marine switch for dual bank charging.
I'll have to check to see if this Aopec unit gets warm over time.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-02-2015, 12:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,772
Posted By markopolo
Re: Aopec smart battery isolator installed

It's funny how I wanted a bi-directional unit. Then, after some recent forum discussions, I thought uni-directional would be fine. :rolleyes: My van is stored plugged in and in my garage. The...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-01-2015, 11:54 PM
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Posted By markopolo
Aopec smart battery isolator installed

In preparation for a planned alternator upgrade I installed a relay type battery separator today. The new alternator is rated 140 amps and the diode type isolator in the van is rated 120 amps. It...
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