Redarc "Start assist"

mate, the setup is fine i get on the pisss and leave my stereo running too long thats all it is.
amps & subs draw alot of power hence starter goes flat.

thats ok if you dont believe me. that my battery and battery setup has be fine for the last six years.

i could go as far as scanning the arb invoice of when i got it installed but i got better things to do.

cheers mate

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Originally Posted by Evo

I think this is straying a bit from what was originally asked.

@ menis: I think it depends on what you would say is an "extended period"?
I'm planning on using the start assist on my Redarc unit (when I get around to installing it), but only if I can get the second battery under the bonnet (not too far from the starter battery).
Good idea, especially in an 'emergency', as long as everything is hooked up correctly.
Best to try avoid a flat battery in the first place.

My two cents.

Evo

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hey mate,
when i use the overide in the morning i simply hit the switch, turn the engine over then straight away switch the overide off!

i have never left it on for extended periods!

cheers mate

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Originally Posted by menis

hey mate,
when i use the overide in the morning i simply hit the switch, turn the engine over then straight away switch the overide off!

i have never left it on for extended periods!

cheers mate

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X2, only on For short periods. But they are built for 100amp constantly so just check you winch draw, and half it, if under 100A then it'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by menis

mate, the setup is fine i get on the pisss and leave my stereo running too long thats all it is.
amps & subs draw alot of power hence starter goes flat.

thats ok if you dont believe me. that my battery and battery setup has be fine for the last six years.

i could go as far as scanning the arb invoice of when i got it installed but i got better things to do.

cheers mate

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I'm confused how a invoice from arb will show your battery is 6 yrs old ??

Anyway.. Flattening your battery past 11.6v will be doing damage why not get a low voltage cutout to turn off the stereo to save the battery and then you won't need to even use the start assist

Edit, something like this

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh...FcrGpAodaRIAvA

I like Winnie have a Redarc isolator and if or when my start battery fails like a few months ago
I whip out the jumper leads, 5 min job , KIS I say

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Originally Posted by megatexture

I'm confused how a invoice from arb will show your battery is 6 yrs old ??

Anyway.. Flattening your battery past 11.6v will be doing damage why not get a low voltage cutout to turn off the stereo to save the battery and then you won't need to even use the start assist

Edit, something like this

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh...FcrGpAodaRIAvA

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six years is how long ive had the dual battery setup and my stereo!

btw im not running it flat every wkend it happins every now and again when im up the high country as i said in my first post!

probly happins 3 times a year...

thanks for the link mate, ill look into it!

Just another unwanted hole in the dash IMO
Other 4x4 I had switch under bonnet for such occasions,flat start battery,
I have Redarc fitted and no biggie to pull the jumper leads out,

6 yrs from a start battery must be close to a world record, but I'd start saving
as it wont last much longer,
A person I know swaps out his batteries every 2 years regardless.
lessens his chance of battery failure outback, or anywhere for that matter.
Works for him

Update: Today I decided to wire in the Smart Start switch. If ever I needed it, its there.
Decided to mount the switch in the engine bay.
Hoping to have the whole job finished over the weekend.