[Shop-talk] Hooking up a trickle charger to a truck with two batteries and a thermoswitch

[John Innis]

Not sure about the trickle charger question, but the thermo switch you are
looking for is here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ADUKRO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_JYaFCbC4AWCWW
The are available for different temp ratings.  I use the on at 0, off at 10
for my block heater.  It has worked flawlessly.

On Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 10:58 AM eric--- via Shop-talk <
shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Two Quick questions,
>
> 1- Can I hook up a normal trickle charger to a truck that has two
> batteries?  If so, how should I wire it?  I'm finding confusing info on the
> web.
> Do I hook it up to one battery only?
> Do I put the pos on one batt and the neg on the other?
> Do I need one for each battery?
>
> 2- Is there a 120vac themo switch for a trucks block heater?  (so it only
> turns on the block heater if the outside temp is below a certain temp?
>  (what would that temp ideally be?)
>
> Thanks again all!
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
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