[Clydesdale]

I was thinking of running a pig tail into my trailer to power three double battery chargers. I was wondering if anyone else has done this and if it is even a good idea. I like the idea of leaving my battery chargers in the trailer and running power from a temp. pole on the job. To take it one step further I had an idea to plug the battery chargers into a lamp/appliance timer and plugging in at home. I really don't know about this last idea?? (fire) Thank in advance for anyones input.

 

[Graham J]

Good Idea

We have that in two of three tool trailers we run. It works really good. My boss wired it to accommodate either a plug from a pole, or off the generator. He also wired plugs in the trailer in a couple of spots, and florescent lighting fixtures. In the summer and warmer months it works like a charm. Right now, at -20 C, we take the batteries home to defrost and charge.

Graham

 

[jhark123]

just insulate the trailer and add a heater, set to 45 degrees and leave everything in the trailer.

It is much better to keep your pneumatic tools above freezing also

 

[texastutt]

You don't have an issue with the heater on? I forgot my glue and caulking systainer at home yesterday because it was -11°C the night before. Good thing I have to go back a finish up when the new doors get in.

 

[jhark123]

Well, it only gets down to 20F here, if it got colder I would have to do a better insulation job and seal the vents.