OK, now THAT makes a lot of sense, had not even thought that someone would come up with such a shoddy solution. I intend to disassemble it to see just what the heck was going on.
--- In [email protected], John Cooper <j...@...> wrote: > > The master switch is a simple DPST switch. There is no difference > between the two sets of contacts. My guess is someone switched the > contacts on yours when the load carrying set started to fail. Now they > are failing to carry the generator field current. Ordinarily, the > generator set should long outlast the load set. > > The Alpha STC is a good solution, but the mechanical switch lets you go > even if the battery is dead. It'll hold up well as long as you don't > switch it while it's carrying a load, especially, never switch it while > the starter is engaged! > > John >
