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grunthaas
Mar 4, 2003

Vans are cool, unfortunately mine is currently dead and having a new engine put in, Ill add some pics when I get it back.

thegasman2000 posted:

Anyone have any opinions on split charge relays? I can get a kit for like £20 on eBay or pay over £200 for one. I get batteries for free due to my work for a local scrap yard so kinda want something basic and cheap. Working starts soon :/ managed to beg and borrow from some electrician friends the wire I need.

Ive done a few van conversions and Id recommend getting a voltage sensing relay. Years ago I converted an older transit (the model before yours) and tried using a relay from the alternator light but ended up burning out a few alternators before figuring out that it didnt like the relay on that circuit - Ive gone with voltage sensing since then. This is what Im on about : http://www.towsure.com/product/SelfSwitching_Combination_Relay - Id use that to run a bigger relay as the internal ones are a bit wimpy.

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grunthaas
Mar 4, 2003

If its a voltage sensing relay then it doesnt need a connection to the alternator - just go straight from the battery. Whats the maplin part number?

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