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Old 07-08-2014, 02:43 AM   #8
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Re: AUX battery - how is it possible?

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72 View Post
Dave betcha dinner it's like Badaz state above the unfused lead is only energized in run position...relay open until key in run position....and the 14 gauge is only for charge side ...and hard to believe but it will take that draw...but could always be increased in size if your worried...jim
Something else to remember. Amperage is drawn, NOT PUSHED. Even if an alternator puts out 40 - 60 Amps, A dead battery will only draw 1 - 3 amps. Then as it gets closer to 100% charge the amperage will drop off.
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