Results 1 to 5 of 5
Thread: Dual batteries
-
07-09-2005 #1
Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2004
- Location
- SoCal
- Posts
- 1,008
Dual batteries
I have a single optima red top battery now, and am wondering if there would be of any benefit to running two of these. I don't plan to have a super powerful stereo or anything, but just wanted extra juice if we went to a show somewhere and the kids wanted to keep the DVD player going while the car was off... Would they be wired in parallel?
Thanks,
-
07-09-2005 #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- Dec 2003
- Location
- lost
- Posts
- 2,607
If you wanted to run them together it would have to be done in a parallel circuit. I recommend running the second as a slave with an automatic isolator so the alternator will charge both but the engine runs off one and the electronics runs off the other.
07-14-2005 #3
Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2004
- Location
- SoCal
- Posts
- 1,008
Ok, I found some - any recommendations as to brand or power rating?
Thanks,
07-28-2009 #4
Starting The Transformation
- Join Date
- Aug 2006
- Posts
- 105
Tom, what kind of isolator did you end up using?
69 Camaro Rag Top
"Will trade wife for parts"
07-28-2009 #5
Starting The Transformation
- Join Date
- Aug 2004
- Posts
- 210
I considered the 2 battery approach based on the electric requirements (fuel pump, water pump, A/C, upgraded headlights, EFI computer, dual fans, windows, mirrors, possibly a stereo, etc). Its not really necessary anymore. There are single batteries that will get the job done. Here is what I went with ;
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc2150.htm
With a Powermaster 200 amp alternator, I think Ill be good to go.
Reply With Quote
