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<blockquote data-quote="Ded Driver" data-source="post: 578079" data-attributes="member: 12692"><p>RR, the IDC25/IDC45 is designed for use in a vehicle. It only takes from the alternator what it needs to deliver to the battery.</p><p>Because they also have solar input, it prioritises that first, then adds whatever it needs from the alternator.</p><p>For example, if my battery is half flat & the IDC goes to 'Boost' mode to deliver the full 45A, & my solar panel is delivering 5A, then the IDC will also take an additional 40A from the alternator input.</p><p>Keeping this in mind, its important to have an alternator in good condition, & not overloaded. This is why I have a re-settable circuit breaker/fuse under the bonnet. When driving at night & running the full set of spotlights, I dont want the alternator to also have to try & deliver to the battery. so I switch it off, or I let it charge for an hour while only using the light bar (no spotties).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ded Driver, post: 578079, member: 12692"] RR, the IDC25/IDC45 is designed for use in a vehicle. It only takes from the alternator what it needs to deliver to the battery. Because they also have solar input, it prioritises that first, then adds whatever it needs from the alternator. For example, if my battery is half flat & the IDC goes to 'Boost' mode to deliver the full 45A, & my solar panel is delivering 5A, then the IDC will also take an additional 40A from the alternator input. Keeping this in mind, its important to have an alternator in good condition, & not overloaded. This is why I have a re-settable circuit breaker/fuse under the bonnet. When driving at night & running the full set of spotlights, I dont want the alternator to also have to try & deliver to the battery. so I switch it off, or I let it charge for an hour while only using the light bar (no spotties). [/QUOTE]
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