Here is my scenario...
I run two pieces of equipment off of 12v Deep Cycle SLA batteries, one requiring 12v and the other requiring 24V. I only use one of the machines at any given time, switching back and forth between the two, one after the other. I'm currently using three batteries (one for the 12v and the other two connected in series for the 24v machine...) Carrying just two massive SLA batteries is a strecth, but with three it's really more than works out well. Switching either machine to the other voltage isn't an option, to accomplish the tasks they are assigned. I'd rather work with two batteries, if at all possible.
Other than swapping battery cables back and forth, I'd like to come up with a simple manual switch to be able to throw to alternate between 12v and 24v output for the two separate machines. I'm not looking to go crazy with the electronics and am hoping to use a cutoff type setup, that's 12v/24v, or even better 0v/12v/24v. (The latter isn't necessary as each of my machines has a cutoff attached as a backup.)
My main intent is to simplify things so I don't have to carry the third battery. I won't attempt swapping cable between each as it will be an all day/all weekend situation and fatique will inevitable get the best of me and I'll accidently cross something up... BZZZZSSSHHHTTT-BANG *$&#@#)$*@!!!
Anyone have any idea?
I run two pieces of equipment off of 12v Deep Cycle SLA batteries, one requiring 12v and the other requiring 24V. I only use one of the machines at any given time, switching back and forth between the two, one after the other. I'm currently using three batteries (one for the 12v and the other two connected in series for the 24v machine...) Carrying just two massive SLA batteries is a strecth, but with three it's really more than works out well. Switching either machine to the other voltage isn't an option, to accomplish the tasks they are assigned. I'd rather work with two batteries, if at all possible.
Other than swapping battery cables back and forth, I'd like to come up with a simple manual switch to be able to throw to alternate between 12v and 24v output for the two separate machines. I'm not looking to go crazy with the electronics and am hoping to use a cutoff type setup, that's 12v/24v, or even better 0v/12v/24v. (The latter isn't necessary as each of my machines has a cutoff attached as a backup.)
My main intent is to simplify things so I don't have to carry the third battery. I won't attempt swapping cable between each as it will be an all day/all weekend situation and fatique will inevitable get the best of me and I'll accidently cross something up... BZZZZSSSHHHTTT-BANG *$&#@#)$*@!!!
Anyone have any idea?