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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-16-2016, 02:10 PM

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Alternator 101 questions

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The voltage drop certainly is there, even in big...

The voltage drop certainly is there, even in big wiring systems. We have 3/0 wiring and show a voltage drop of .59v at our max 280 amp limit. At our more common limit of 180 amps, it is .38v. In...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-16-2016, 01:35 PM

Replies: 11

Alternator 101 questions

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What the call a "disconnect switch usually is a...

What the call a "disconnect switch usually is a switch or relay that shuts off the batteries themselves from the coach. It could also keep the alternator from charging the batteries, depending on...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-15-2016, 11:09 PM

Replies: 11

Alternator 101 questions

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Posted By booster

If it is 1 gauge, it will likely easily handle...

If it is 1 gauge, it will likely easily handle whatever a factory 180 amp alternator will put out hot. It could have a breaker of fuse of 150 amps or higher.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-15-2016, 10:36 PM

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Alternator 101 questions

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Yes it is, and probably one of the reasons many...

Yes it is, and probably one of the reasons many batteries don't last all the long. There is also a lot of variation in how long folks get out of their batteries, which likely has a lot to do with...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-15-2016, 09:04 PM

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Alternator 101 questions

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If you have AGM batteries, even a single one will...

If you have AGM batteries, even a single one will draw more than 50 amps for a while, probably even at 50%. The auto resetting breakers will protect things as long as the work correctly. One problem...

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