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Old 01-20-2014, 01:08 PM
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jetflyr
 
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Originally Posted by Pull Up Now!
I'd like to install a charging switch between the battery and the Xicoy. Maxx makes a high current switch, but to be sure, does anyone know about how much current the Xicoy draws assuming it's got to handle valves, it's circuit board, glow plug, starter motor, and pump all at once?
Long ago we measured the start current -and we had spikes of 30-40 amps. Have not measured since then.
KEEP IT SIMPLE. Just unplug/plug-in the connector. This also makes it easy to remove the battery for charging/balancing.

My 2 cents.
Greg