Split Charge Relay Wiring

This is a simple how to video on installing leisure electrics in your vehicle.

Split charge relay wiring.

Split charge kits 24 volt. This system uses a heavy duty version of a simple make and break relay the coil of which is energised by a signal that is only 12v when the engine is running usually the charge signal wire from the alternator. Connect the cable from the two batteries to the split charge relay. Split charge kits 12 volt.

A 12 volt relay is the same type of relay that you would find in many 12 volt electrical systems. For some reason the relay i got didn t have any gaps on the plastic edges to place the cables. In this episode paul and chris connect up the new auxiliary battery fitted to the l200 to the main battery using a split charge. To fit a split charge relay first connect a 16sqmm red cable from the positive terminals of each battery bank to the large studs on the relay labelled 87 and 30.

Fit a fuse to one of these cables rated. To to this remove the back plastic cover and unscrew the nuts. Ensure this cable is thick enough to carry the maximum charging current of your alternator. With a multi metre you can check that the voltage on both batteries are the same to ensure everything is.

Welcome to raptor s garage. Cable cutting stripping termination. How does a 12 volt relay work. Foshio auto start relay heavy duty split charge relay switch 12v 200a spst 4pin relay with terminals and wire connection lug 4 1 out of 5 stars 17 10 99 10.

Connect the cables to the relay. Existing wiring not shown for clarity. The split charge relay switch will on and allow currant to flow through to the leisure battery when the voltage rises above 13 2volts. A 12 volt relay often called a manual split charge relay is an electronic device that uses an electromagnet to pull a set of contacts that make or break a circuit.