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can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 19:26
by Hendrixevo147
Hello All, I have recently been bitten by the T25 bug and have fallen in love after going to Camper Jam with my mate in his van, and had a spectacular weekend. I have since got myself a nice VW T25 2L Aircooled Van 1982, which has some work to be done on the body but a great interior (none standard) its got a great heating sytem, with all the other usual stuff, and has been fitted with a CF6 Zig unit, the problem is I dont really now what it is supposed to do. the reason I ask is the van didnt have a leisure battery wired in, so when the van is parked up , I switch the 12V to on and I can use the lights etc (heating/Fridge/cooker are all gas) but these run off the crank battery. What happens when I plug the 240V hook up ? does it then run from mains and not my crank battery ? also when I flick the charge battery switch does it charge my crank battery too ? also how easy would it be to install a leisure battery and what would the Zig unit be capable f doing if I did ? soo many questions sorry, its my fisrt post
Hope someone could shed a bit of light on this subject..
Thanks
Pete
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 20:28
by kevtherev
A "zig" unit is just a battery charger in essence.
it will charge any battery it's connected to, when connected to mains power.. it won't run anything as the battery does that.
fitting another battery and transferring the camping accessories to that battery will relieve your cranking battery of a job it's not designed for.
As you're new read the wiki (above) as to fitting a leisure or auxiliary battery
Oh and welcome to the forum
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 20:31
by LittleMissSunshine
Welcome to the forum too, I joined last week after falling in love and buying my first VW too - I also have no clue and am asking lots of questions.
People on here are lovely and am sure will be along asap to help.
Hiya from me x
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 20:57
by wragster
hello and welcome
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 21:10
by Hendrixevo147
Thanks for the responses, one thing I've noticed already is how friendly everyone is. I will check out the wiki info.
Cheers
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 22:04
by blueangel
Hi and welcome
blueangel/kenwales
Re: can someone please explain how a zig unit works ?
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 22:38
by moggymorgan
hi and welcome to the club.we all had to start so dont worry about asking questions. best advice is, have fun.