perko question

[scottchapin]

I have two batteries on a perko switch. Is there anything wrong with switching from battery one to battery two or both while the motor is running? Thanks for all the help on the forum.
Scott

[csuggs]

No problem - The Perko switch is a "make before break" type switch. You will simply have both batteries connected momentarily before "switching" to the other. The "ALL" position is between position 1 and 2.

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[jet]

Anybody have a diagram on how to wire 2-batts and a pergo switch. I dont even know how much wire to buy. Thanks Jet

[csuggs]

Jet -
Ground just requires a jumper from one battery to the other and your existing ground wired to just one battery. Then you'll run a hot cable from each battery to the switch, and another hot cable from the switch to your starter solenoid. So really there's just a minimal amount of additional cable from what you already have for one battery. Ground is common and you're swithching the hot. I used #2 welding cable to make mine custom fit.
Clint

[jet]

That sounds easy..thanks C