BATTERY DISCONNECT AND GEN POLARIZATION

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:31 pm

I have installed a battery disconnect on my 24V system and use
it often. I am familiar with proper polarization procedures. My
question is: Does frequent battery disconnects affect proper
polarization resulting in repeated polarization procedures?

Post by **wesk** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:04 pm

No. Prolonged separation of the generator from it's electrical source results in the loss of it's residual magnetization which is what necessitates occasional polarization when the generator is not connected to a battery for very prolonged periods.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:28 pm

So 24hrs to a week shouldnt be a problem??

TomM · Post by **TomM** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:55 am

24 hours, no - not a problem. Weeks & months - I have never had a problem.

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:44 am

I had mine disconnected the whole time I was overseas in Iraq. I think I started it when I came home on leave, and of course when I came home from my tour. No problems with it at all. They're the same batteries I put in it back in 2008 so you shouldn't have any problems.