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The NorthStar AGM Battery + Voltage Booster Upgrade

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by crashnburn80, Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:41 AM
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  2. Jan 6, 2022 at 12:50 PM
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  3. Jan 6, 2022 at 9:11 PM
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    Check this one out, https://www.ebay.com/itm/164706700869, make sure of your fuse profile before ordering. This allows you to keep your fuse protection in place. I have run one for a while with no issues. Well made and the price is reasonable. Mine was in my box about 3 or 4 days after I ordered it. I should menschen that Ryland felt that the voltage variants were suspect. But after an exchange and learning of the history of the design from the engineer who designed and built them I was all in.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2022 at 4:49 AM
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    Just ordered the adjustable booster. Great writeup @crashnburn80 and thanks @Key-Rei for letting me know about this. Hopefully it won't take too long to arrive.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2022 at 4:56 AM
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    Nice, but I am left to wonder why the adjustable? Where they out of the fixed voltage model? Or are you doing something different with your system that would require adjustability?
     
  6. Jan 13, 2022 at 5:16 AM
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    Yeah those are out of stock and no telling when they will be back in. Certainly a cheaper option though.
     
  7. Jan 13, 2022 at 5:32 AM
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    Did you check the source that I provided for EBay? Or did the voltage variance cause doubt or coming to question?
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    Totally missed that but thanks for mentioning. :spending: Time to cancel the expensive option.
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2022 at 6:12 AM
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    I have a spare micro MK2 which I can't use b/c I need mini MK3 for my '02 Tundra. Hit me via DM if you'd like it for what I paid.

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  10. Jan 13, 2022 at 8:44 AM
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    PM me, if you have a standard mini fuse. I have a new never used one I had ordered before I knew my box was “mini low profile”.
     
  11. Jan 13, 2022 at 9:14 AM
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    If @boogie3478 doesn't want it, I'll take yours, assuming it's an MK3? But he can have first dibbs as my add-a-fuse with $2 diode does seem to work, just no fuse protection.
     
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  12. Jan 13, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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    I already ordered the one on ebay.
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    That’s fine, no worries. I just tossed the other one off in my glove box and thought maybe it was a chance to help.

    But I will caution you to make sure of what your fuse configuration is. It’s either going to be Mini, or low profile mini. The guy that you ordered the diode from is a super nice guy I’ve got to know him through our dealings. So I’m sure if you have to change your order he will be glad to do so.

    The trick is making sure of the right configuration before it’s handed off to the mail truck.
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    No worries, I got you covered. The one I have available is the mini fuse configuration not the Mili fuse low profile.
     
  15. Jan 13, 2022 at 9:44 AM
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    I based it off of the pics he has on the listings (see below). My 7.5a fuse definitely looks like the low profile version with the short legs.

    upload_2022-1-13_12-43-29.jpg upload_2022-1-13_12-43-46.jpg
     
  16. Jan 13, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    Yes, you are right. I unknowingly ordered the mini configuration initially. And then had to re-order the low profile which was proper for my pre-runner.

    This is what I was referring to you making sure which one is standard on your truck. The gentleman that engineers and makes these offers both.
     
  17. Jan 19, 2022 at 5:23 AM
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    Got my eBay "Low Profile Mini-Fuse Alternator Voltage Booster" installed today and battery now charging at 14.7v when the truck is running. :bananadance:
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2022 at 9:06 AM
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    Real game changer with sustained -25 temps. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:33 PM
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    I just did this mod using the gm diode.i am reading 14.8v...on cheap cigarette plug in voltage monitor ... anyone have bad experience with this gm diode mod????
     
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