"The relays can be manually switched to control lights water pump and other accessories.
Also remote controlled so you can switch stuff while lying in bed. "
Grips,
Still don't understand the reason for the relays?
Are you switching high current circuits with them?
I are a dumb mech eng!
Thanks
Henri the switches I used is Toyota switches rated at 3 Amps. The water pump draws 6 Amps that is above the rating of the switch. Plan is to fit area lights on the exterior of the canopy that will exceed the 3 Amp rating of the switch.
Also it is easier to do the remote switching via relays.
Maybe an overkill but I feel that it is a safe way of switching.
Henri the switches I used is Toyota switches rated at 3 Amps. The water pump draws 6 Amps that is above the rating of the switch. Plan is to fit area lights on the exterior of the canopy that will exceed the 3 Amp rating of the switch.
Also it is easier to do the remote switching via relays.
Maybe an overkill but I feel that it is a safe way of switching.
Thanks Christo.
Makes absolute sense now.
Not seen much of this in camping set ups.
Dikker draad and grooter switches is the norm!
Did a trip yesterday following the Gamagara river and Kuruman river. Kuruman river running for the first time in many years.
Highly impressed with my solar charging system. Started both fridges from the solar system Saturday afternoon. Parked the Cruiser in the sun round 14:00. Yesterday morning the batteries were still fully charged. Noticed something which I did not know. The CTEK DS250 had the batteries at full charge while we had a quick braai. Notice that it switched over and charged the vehicle battery once the dual battery system were at full charge.
Read up on the specs of the DS250 and it is indeed one of its functions. First time I have noticed it.
... nice layout Grips, though I might recommend using grommets
if it’s practical to retrofit them ... esp where there’s a few amps etc
‘Builders Express’ etc sell a selection of them at quite reasonable price.
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