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thapimpfromchi

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Posted: May 02, 2004 at 11:46 PM / IP Logged

Alrighty. I've never done anything of this kind before, so bear with me. I'm just trying to get some background info on this before I attempt it, or, if i even have to. So far, all I know is that when hooking up 2 batteries, you need an isolator. This prevents the audio from using the other batteries power. Right? Now, i know that the alternator powers both batteries. Does having a dual battery set up still lead to dimming lights? When the alt is charging, how does that work? Does each batter receive half the power such as, 60 amp alt, 30 to each batt? How exactly do you hook this up? I read once that you had to connect it while the car is running? Is that true? Thanks for any info.

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Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.

2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors

Diamond Audio 600.1 amp

Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII

Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp

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Ketel22

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Posted: May 03, 2004 at 12:44 AM / IP Logged

http://www.bcae1.com/chargin2.htm

there is some info on the charging system which should tell u about the dimming head lights and such...

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casedeez

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Posted: May 03, 2004 at 3:09 AM / IP Logged

Thats a good site to knwo about. It explains things much in the way Dyohn and Forbidden did. Good choice Ketel. Mad props.

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