New Skid!!!!

I also forgot to mention that I'm going to put a trailer outlet in the bed of the truck. It will run off the truck battery to plug the pump into. No more charging batteries or running cables.
 
make sure to use a dual battery isolator so that you don't get stranded outside someones house and have to ask for a boost
 
mobilewashpros said:
make sure to use a dual battery isolator so that you don't get stranded outside someones house and have to ask for a boost
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Chris, what is a dual battery isolator????? I have not heard of that so I am asking.

Thanks.
 
Travis, you got me thinking and I put myself together a small skid too. :p

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Christopher said:
Chris, what is a dual battery isolator????? I have not heard of that so I am asking.

Thanks.
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They are used in boats to switch between the primary battery and the backup battery so you don't get stranded. Four settings "Battery A" - "Both" - "Battery B" - and "Off".
 
Thanks Tony.
 
Hahaha! I've been looking for a system that wouldn't require me dragging a hose around all day. :D
 
Actually I believe isolators are different than the marine type battery switches. They allow a second battery to be charged but it won't participate in starting the engine. Kind of like a big diode. Only allows current to run one direction. They also allow proper charging of each battery. So you can run accessories without the risk of running the main battery down. They use them for those annoying giant powered sub woofers etc.
 
crfguy168 said:
Hey Tony if you need some extra tips or wands just give me a call!!!

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Is that one of them X jet Backpacks I see on the top right? :rolleyes:
 
crfguy168 said:
Hey Tony if you need some extra tips or wands just give me a call!!!

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Wow. We all went through those early stages of using inferior equipment like that, but it's hard to part with it. It has sentimental value.:cool: Have a yard sale man!
 
Tony Shelton said:
Wow. We all went through those early stages of using inferior equipment like that, but it's hard to part with it. It has sentimental value.:cool: Have a yard sale man!
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I wish those were mine... My kids might actually like me then....hahaha
 
IndyExterior said:
Actually I believe isolators are different than the marine type battery switches. They allow a second battery to be charged but it won't participate in starting the engine. Kind of like a big diode. Only allows current to run one direction. They also allow proper charging of each battery. So you can run accessories without the risk of running the main battery down. They use them for those annoying giant powered sub woofers etc.
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An even better explanation of the use. I used to be part of that annoying giant powered sub woofers group that came by the video store your kids worked at and knocked the videos off the wall. :D
 
crfguy168 said:
I also forgot to mention that I'm going to put a trailer outlet in the bed of the truck. It will run off the truck battery to plug the pump into. No more charging batteries or running cables.
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you need the pump mounted as close to the battery as possible, the Delavan draws a ton of current under use and I would also recommend that you use a deep cycle battery as well so that when you are in use for an extended time the battery does not become weak and fail to power the pump like it should causing it to burn up prematurely
 
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