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« on: July 18, 2007, 16:51:34 pm »
i want to run dual batteries with dual gauges. so i would have to have an isolator switch to keep the readings seperate,  correct?

going to mount them ,one each behind the seats so i can acsess them by putting seat forward.



is it better to have many little wires or a few really thick wires .  Huh??

also  im having problems finding a 6 volt dry cell battery?   i need one so i can weld at 30v.

thanks
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2007, 17:42:27 pm »
Try:
Interstate Battery System of Eastern Kansas
6700 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 862-2393
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 18:22:28 pm »
Quote from: Flea on July 18, 2007, 16:51:34 pm
is it better to have many little wires or a few really thick wires .  Huh??

The best setup is fine stranded wire.....the "electricity" actually travels on the outside of the strands of wires (not in them, as some people believe).....so therefore the more strands of wire you have, the better the electricity "flow"...less voltage drop, more amp (current) handling capacity, etc.).  But you still need to use a large gauge of wire.
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2007, 19:06:27 pm »
I always used welder cables for the drag car. Had the battery mounted in the trunk over the right rear tire so it needed to reach a long way. Never had any trouble getting the "juice" to the front. You can get some really long welder cables too....
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 20:42:38 pm »
i bought some multi strand  semi jumper cables  18 foot each.
garage sale 25.00

figured the copper alone was worth it, now i can locate atterys anywhere and anyway i want.

i know ive seen threads about different multiple battery setups,   anyone know of one,

or   who here has something different than just dual batteries?
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 20:55:01 pm »
one of the more popular off-road magazines did an article on setting up dual batterys not too long ago if I can remember which on I may be able to find it.        Scratch Head    Mel
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2007, 20:56:50 pm »
that would be cool
i have a friend who gets all em
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2007, 00:36:23 am »
Quote from: Skyhiranger on July 18, 2007, 18:22:28 pm
Quote from: Flea on July 18, 2007, 16:51:34 pm
is it better to have many little wires or a few really thick wires .  Huh??

The best setup is fine stranded wire.....the "electricity" actually travels on the outside of the strands of wires (not in them, as some people believe).....so therefore the more strands of wire you have, the better the electricity "flow"...less voltage drop, more amp (current) handling capacity, etc.).  But you still need to use a large gauge of wire.
The "Skin Effect" only applies to high frequency AC.
http://amasci.com/elect/elefaq1.html#al
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« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2007, 08:52:30 am »
dont know about skin  but i did just find a reference stating that kevins reply is spot on.  can you explain further george?

maybe at lunch, your treat ill tip !!   
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