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05-11-2018, 02:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Looking at the specs it looks to handle a lot more power ?
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Yes, battery switches like this are typically intended to handle engine starter current (and so the 500 amp peak rating) and large continuing load (300 amps in this case)... much more than needed in an Escape, but much better than too small!
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05-11-2018, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Yes, battery switches like this are typically intended to handle engine starter current (and so the 500 amp peak rating) and large continuing load (300 amps in this case)... much more than needed in an Escape, but much better than too small!
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Thankyou Brian ! Pat
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05-11-2018, 06:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Need to see it in person and then decide on maybe a little case for it . Pat
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Well I guess that you'll just have to wait until Q'site 2019. 
Ron
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05-11-2018, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron in BC
Well I guess that you'll just have to wait until Q'site 2019.
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Looking forward to it Ron ! Doing everything I can to get back . Doing PT now . Quartzsite is in my sights for sure . Pat
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05-11-2018, 06:36 PM
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I would like to replace the toggle switch as well. That long handle doesn't give me a lot of confidence that it won't get broken.
How about one of these flush mounted? The reviews seem to indicate that it is prone to failure but I don't see how.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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05-11-2018, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tdf-texas
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And it has . Broken I mean . Pat
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05-11-2018, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tdf-texas
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The top one is what I have. Very robust and for something that my battery cable is attached to, that's a good thing.
Ron
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05-11-2018, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tdf-texas
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That's the one that I linked to. In the set of three (of the same switch), the top one is bolted to the back of the panel, the middle one is bolted to the front of the panel, and the bottom one is surface-mounted with the included housing.
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Originally Posted by Ron in BC
The top one is what I have.
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It think they're all the same m-Series as yours, Ron, but all the single-circuit on-off rather than your two-circuit selector (you have a 1 / Off / 2 selector, right?). The image just shows the three mounting options, with the top one mounted as yours is.
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05-11-2018, 10:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
That's the one that I linked to. In the set of three (of the same switch), the top one is bolted to the back of the panel, the middle one is bolted to the front of the panel, and the bottom one is surface-mounted with the included housing.
It think they're all the same m-Series as yours, Ron, but all the single-circuit on-off rather than your two-circuit selector (you have a 1 / Off / 2 selector, right?). The image just shows the three mounting options, with the top one mounted as yours is.
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That's correct, the top is how mine's mounted but mine's the two battery one.
There's also the option of having one with a removable knob, I guess as a security feature, although I'm not sure how useful that would be as it would be so easy to bypass it. Also, for those who don't like protruding switches, the knob would be almost impossible to break or accidentally turn on or off.
Ron
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05-12-2018, 02:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulk
There are mini versions of these switches which can still handle 200 amp.. far more than I'll ever use.
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For comparison, the maximum output of the converter (which is the maximum battery charging current that could ever go through the shutoff switch) is only 55 amps. While current from the battery to the fuse panel could be higher than 55 amps, it's unlikely unless someone has abnormally high 12 V DC requirements. Note: the built-in inverter is wired to the battery directly, not going through the shutoff switch in a normal Escape installation.
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Originally Posted by paulk
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That one is interesting because, compared to the Blue Seas two-circuit switch, it has an additional position: "1 & 2", which connects the two batteries in parallel.
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05-12-2018, 04:35 PM
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My Blue Seas has "1" "all" "2" and of course "off"
The only time that I use "all" is when I'm microwaving.
Ron
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05-12-2018, 06:19 PM
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Wired up the new battery, 12V, lights and fan are working so I assume I did it right. Charging it now! Thanks everyone who gave me advice (some of which I heeded).
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05-12-2018, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobbie54
Wired up the new battery, 12V, lights and fan are working so I assume I did it right. Charging it now! Thanks everyone who gave me advice (some of which I heeded).
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Glad you got it fixed and up and running ! Pat
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05-12-2018, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron in BC
My Blue Seas has "1" "all" "2" and of course "off"
The only time that I use "all" is when I'm microwaving.
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Thanks Ron, I missed that in the description and the "all" label at the bottom isn't visible in your photo due to the angle. 
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05-25-2018, 03:19 AM
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Blue Sea makes several marine battery switches that look similar. One switch, for two engine start circuits, is the off-1-2-both switch. Another is a double switch that turns on 2 poles without crossover connection, this can be used for 2 separate hot(+) connections or (+)And (-) connection on one circuit. A single pole disconnect switch is appropriate for most RV single circuit applications. These switches all look similar.
There are also different sizes available for higher amp ranges.
A battery maintenance charger should be used to extend battery life and batteries should be disconnected for extended inactive periods.
https://www.bluesea.com/products/cat...ttery_Switches
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