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11-24-2013, 07:03 PM | #1 |
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RXV battery connection procedure
Just for the heckuvit, I disconnected a battery cable to do a bit of measurment on my new RXV. I'm pretty sure the switch was in 'Tow' at the time, but I found it didn't seem to make much difference: there's a terrible arc when you touch the cable to the battery post. It's my understanding that this is "normal". Seems like it'd be a very Bad Idea to fool with battery connections immediately after the thing comes off charge, what with the high concentration of hydrogen.
Do these things not have a pre-charge resistor like many others? I've thought about using a loose resistor between the cable end and the battery terminal just before making the connection. |
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11-24-2013, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: RXV battery connection procedure
I do exactly that, use a precharge resistor while i make the connection. It seems caused by the DC convertor, the older ones without a convertor dont do this. The resistor is a good safety procedure whenever any significant work is done, or on vehicles that i know spark when connected.
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11-25-2013, 07:44 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV battery connection procedure
Thanks for the tip, I'll use a resistor when connecting cables in the future.
I thought the DC converter was 'off' when the key switch is 'off'. Or is it one of those deals where power is applied all the time and a 3rd input wire energizes the thing? |
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