zig unit

Post by **hercules** » 13 May 2008, 20:36

i just found my zig unit as be draing my sarter batterie, when stop when it on the touring it ok when i put it over to the on site,do i have to keep doing this every time i go out in the van ie but it on the touring so it keep the batteries ok or is the somethink worng as it going in the shop soon and i well ask them to look in to it if they somethink worn,the zig unit is a c.f.8
chris

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 13 May 2008, 21:39

I've never understood them, just a glorified fuse box.
I sold a van with one on, never really had much to do with them, all that seems to happen rather than having a split charge relay that is automatic you have to manually switch to charge and site, or whatever it says, maybe it's just me but i thought it was a load of cobblers and did away with that side of it and gave it a proper split charge system, then just used the zig bit for a fuse board, which it isn't that good at either.

Or maybe I just totally misudnerstood something?!
I don't see what all the fuss is about.

Post by **Rozzo** » 14 May 2008, 05:49

si the good ones also transform mains to charge your battery when you're on site with hookup and give you several 12v 10a supplies to use. not got one in the van tho but had one in a caravan once

Post by **Steve T** » 14 May 2008, 19:54

Check the Wiki on Zigs there is a diagram and downloadable manual for use and info, have printed it of myself for reference and keep copy in van, luckily my zig 8 seems to function as it should acording to "manual" hope that helps
Steve "T"

Post by **Krisis** » 14 May 2008, 20:17

Hi All
I have the CF9b and with a small mod it can charge either the leisure or the van battery.
Individally fused 10 amp feeds 240v feed for fridge generally its cooooool
Kris

Post by **hercules** » 14 May 2008, 20:37

thanks for all the info i down load the paper work for me mate as that what he need to do the work on it for me,