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Instead of splitting the output of the alternator to two isolated banks, you
leave the alternator connected directly to the starting bank (or house
bank). The combiner acts as an automatic "BOTH" switch so whenever there is
a charging source on either battery it puts them in parallel so both share
in the charge but it separates them when not on charge so you never run down
your starting battery by forgetting to switch back.
It has no voltage drop like an isolator so your batteries get a full charge
and it generates no heat..
It is somewhat more expensive but has an UNLIMITED warranty. Try that with
your diode isolator.
You can see specifications at http://www.yandina.com/c50Info.htm
There is an extensive FAQ page at http://www.yandina.com/NewCatalog.htm
You can download an owner's manual from http://www.yandina.com/manuals.htm -
Select 50 amp, 150 or 400 amp manual.
I'm not unconnected. I invented battery combiners in 1993 and we market
through West Marine. We have over 20,000 out in the field now.
Andina Foster,
> I know what a diode isolator is and basically how it works, but what is a
> "combiner"? From what Joe Engle said, I assume it is of an electronic
nature,
> and probably more costly. Am I on the right course?
>
> Russ Hughes
> MV Slo-N-Easy
> Richland, WA.
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