No problem.
You want the #4 gauge or thicker on the welding cable, BTW, as Jim
mentioned, just wanted to make it clear that you still need it heavy.
I hope you aren't going to scavenge a family members arc welding rig,
are you? hehe. It's the way you wrote 'have access to' that made me
imagine the worst. ;-)
Marty
bob wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
> Thanks for the input.
> I'll check out an Isolator tomorrow and I do have access to some welding cable.
> Thanks,
> Bob
>
> Jim Miller wrote:
>
> > Been there, done that. I mounted the battery in a plastic battery box like
> > used in boats just in case of acid spillage and mounted the box in the
> > passenger side of the bed right behind the cab. (I had a bed cover so it
> > was not seen). Ran #4 copper stereo power cable from the battery under the
> > hood and used another piece to ground the aux. battery to the frame under
> > the bed. Under the hood I used a 100 amp battery isolator that I bought
> > from an auto supply (don't remember the cost, about 50 I think) and followed
> > the instructions that came with it. You run the output wire from the
> > alternator to the center pose and then connect a #4 wire from 1 end post to
> > the factory battery and the other end post to the aux. battery+. Ren my
> > stereo amps from the aux. battery and the rest of the truck on the stock
> > battery. Never had a problem with that setup.
> >
> > bob wrote:
> >
> > > If anyone has done a second battery install.....please drop me a
> > > email....I have a few questions. Like where to put it......and should it
> > > be / how isolated from the existing battery / charging system or tied
> > > in.
> > > I'm taking a nap now :o)......I'm beat from the ride back
> > > Bob
> > >
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> > > F+B TB,
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> > > Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130
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