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Argofet isolator connection, Alternator output wire

Per instructions that came with Argofet battery isolator. I ran a wire from the alternator output to the isolator. What was not clear in the instructions is, should the old (original) output wire be disconnected from the alternator, or, remain connected. Thanks for any assistance with this.

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@Tim Prophit

Yes, assuming the original output wire connects to your starter battery. Disconnect it from the alternator and connect it to one of the argofet outputs. The other output connects to your house bank.

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I believe the original alternator output connects to starter. I now have an output wire from alternator connected to input of Argofet isolator. To clarify your response, are you saying I need to disconnect the original alternator output wire from the alternator, and connect it to one of the Argofet outpts?

Thank you.

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Thank you. This is for a battery conversion/upgrade on a 45 year old sailboat. From alternator to batteries/isolator requires 18' of wire, so I wanted to be sure. Thank you for your very helpful response.

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No worries! I'm on a narrowboat so space is scarce and everything's in an odd place, so well used to it :)
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