newls1 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I currently have 0/1 power wire coming off each alt that goes directly to the front batt which in turn sends power to my back batts using my 2 runs of 0/1 cable to the rear. However my question is: Do I need to run a short 0/1 power wire to jumper from one alt to the other? Cause if I understand it correctly, the primary alt, will turn on the secondary alt, and im wondering if runing a short jumper will do this? The reason im asking cause even after my dual alt install im still getting .8v drop, even revving to ~2k RPM. Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I currently have 0/1 power wire coming off each alt that goes directly to the front batt which in turn sends power to my back batts using my 2 runs of 0/1 cable to the rear. However my question is: Do I need to run a short 0/1 power wire to jumper from one alt to the other? Cause if I understand it correctly, the primary alt, will turn on the secondary alt, and im wondering if runing a short jumper will do this? The reason im asking cause even after my dual alt install im still getting .8v drop, even revving to ~2k RPM. did you do the "big 3" Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 of course, did that a year ago. Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 someone? Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 If both alternators have 1/0awg running from them to a common point on the battery then they are connected. Adding another piece of 1/0awg between the alternators will do nothing. You need to check everything seperately to make sure each piece of your install is working/connected properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 If both alternators have 1/0awg running from them to a common point on the battery then they are connected. Adding another piece of 1/0awg between the alternators will do nothing. You need to check everything seperately to make sure each piece of your install is working/connected properly. Appreciate the reply. I have checked everything 40 times. I'm guess that my HC800 2 rear batts cant handle my stereo anymore, I guess I out grew them. Would using "wet" batts in the cab be OK? I mean in all honesty. I cant afford the XS bats or higher end kenitics now, but I can afford 2-3 "WET" group 31 batts @ autozone, that are much more powerful then my HC800's. Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Don't use batteries inside a vehicle unless they are sealed. Keep an eye out for the MechMan specials. He's had the small XS Power batts on sale ridiculously cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00sdime00 Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Are you getting that same .8V drop at the front batt? And are you using fuses from the front batt to your bank in the rear? Quote A half-wit gave you a piece of his mind, and you held on to it. My Youtube vids...enjoy anythings possible with the right build =] we accept visa and mastercard =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Are you getting that same .8V drop at the front batt? And are you using fuses from the front batt to your bank in the rear? Front batt is more near a .6v drop. YES, my 2 runs of 0ga is fused going to the rear. Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyleCannon Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 If you're still having this problem Robbie will be back in the office on tuesday, give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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