mercer transportation

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by kw12, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    well thats gonna suck if it doesn't work lmao. I know when i use to jump start my truck i would just use my car and normal jumping cables xD This will suck if it doesn't
     
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  3. spyder7723

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    It will be fine. All your batteries are hooked together, that makes it one 12v bank.
     
  4. CJndaTruck

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    You will be fine. If our batteries were hooked up in a marine configuration we would have a 48v system. It's just a difference of connecting them in serial or a parallel config. Your battery tender/charger will work.
     
  5. RStewart

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    Thanks for clarifying that. Told you I wasn't smart enough to know. I can't remember series & parallel anymore. Lol. I need to Google it & give myself a refresher course.
     
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  6. spyder7723

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    I always get the terms backwards. But the important thing is: if two 12v batteries are hooked up positive to positive if becomes 1 big 12v battery, add in a 3rd and 4th and its still just a 12 v battery bank. If its positive to negative it becomes a 24v battery, add in a 3rd and its a 36v and wires start to melt, a 4th makes it a 48v system and the springs in your seat just might weld themselves to your ###. Truck's used to use 24v systems to crank the starter and 12v to run the lights. Had to be very careful when changing batteries.
     
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  7. TruckerPete1990

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    When they say its name your price on a load:D
     
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  8. spyder7723

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    Been telling you this market is very good. Milk it for all its worth cause it won't last.
     
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  9. TruckerPete1990

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    i am asking for $900 more on a light load xD we will see if they approve it:p
     
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  10. CJndaTruck

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    You are starting to sound like me.

    Finally pulled the trigger and am heading out west. I need to finalize a few things out there. Load gets me home for the 3day weekend and had a fair amount on it soooo....
     
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  11. HalpinUout

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    Did I see a post saying you moved out of WA? Where did you end up?
     
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