Optimate 4 - Canbus Circuit

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David. wrote: Yes it is, out of interest, has your Optimate got reverse polarity protection.

Yes  optimate 4 dual program has inverse connection protection  :)
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exportman wrote:Yes, Optimate 4 dual program has inverse connection protection.
Can't go wrong then!
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I have a 2014 LC RT. During garage storage and battery charging I use an old Optimate 3 (the ones with the older white plastic connectors). I have fitted the 2 eye fly lead directly the battery terminals and leave the lead under the riders seat with the connector just hanging out for easy access.


In order to use a small tyre inflator pump thingy would one of these accessory leads work without causes any problems to the electrical circuits?


Optimate TM72 AccuMate Plug Lead


https://www.amazon.co.uk/OptiMate-TM72- ... B001O1Y9BU


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Eddiex wrote:In order to use a small tyre inflator pump thingy would one of these accessory leads work without causes any problems to the electrical circuits?
I use a homemade version of this Optimate lead connected directly to the battery via the fused 2 eye fly lead for my tyre compressor which has a male plug on it.

https://www.optimate.co.uk/products/tm68-cig-socket
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David. wrote: I use a homemade version of this Optimate lead connected directly to the battery via the fused 2 eye fly lead for my tyre compressor which has a male plug on it.

https://www.optimate.co.uk/products/tm68-cig-socket

Thanks - actually on checking, the one in my link wouldn't work whereas your suggestion would, as it's the female ended fly lead that I would need.


I just need to check that my compressor is fuse protected which I guess it will be.
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Eddiex wrote:I just need to check that my compressor is fuse protected which I guess it will be.
Had the male plug apart on my compressor to re-solder a wire, there was a glass type fuse in the plug.
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David. wrote: Had the male plug apart on my compressor to re-solder a wire, there was a glass type fuse in the plug.

Thanks again - just checked mime it also has a glass fuse in the end so looks like that solution will be perfect for me!
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