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Charge small canopy light battery from alternator?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by uhkhu, Aug 7, 2016.

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Aug 7, 2016 at 8:44 PM

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I looking to put a small battery (7A security style) in one of my bed storage compartments to power some canopy lights, but not sure how to recharge it. I don't have a solar setup yet, so I'm looking to charge from the truck.

Is there a way to wire a charge controller/maintainer from the alternator? I'd like to remove my main battery from the system to avoid unknowingly killing it.

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Aug 7, 2016 at 8:48 PM

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Canopy, fitted seat covers, OBA with self leveling air bags, 100w solar, dual Rhino Rack Pioneer platforms, side & rear LED work/FU lights, CB, cell booster. 7x16 cargo conversion, 3" lift, 7'x6.5' fold down aluminum rear deck.

Put it on a relay controlled circuit. Have te control side of the relay powered by a circuit that is on with ign only.

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Aug 8, 2016 at 8:19 AM

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Ah, that's perfect. I hadn't thought of that route.

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