All the parts fit on a single PC board, so the circuit is easy to build. Note that the corners of the PC board must be removed to clear the corner mounting pillars inside the case.
Electric fridges in vans and 4WDs are a great idea but if you are not careful, they can severely
discharge the battery and leave you stranded. Maybe the battery will end up with
severe damage as well. The same problem applies if you have a big stereo system
and you like to play it without the motor running.
Operation on 12V is fine when the motor is running and battery
charge is maintained but if the fridge is allowed to run for too long when the
motor is stopped, it can flatten the battery in a relatively short time. This is
where the Battery Guardian comes into play. It monitors the battery voltage and
disconnects power to the fridge before the battery becomes too flat to allow the
engine to be started again.
MAIN FEATURES
- Cuts power to load (eg, fridge) when battery voltage drops below a preset level.
- 10A rating.
- Low power drain.
- Chirping sound during cut-out.
- Flashing LED indication during cut-out.
- Automatically reconnects power when battery recharged.
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