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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2021, 10:26 PM
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Posted By booster
Yes, that is a single wire alternator so it has...

Yes, that is a single wire alternator so it has to, but it does confirm voltage as stated and very likely also uses the battery line for initial field but not for long. After that it is self...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
It is interesting that you have a current plot...

It is interesting that you have a current plot for the field. We have an Ample Power regulator that has two settable, near full range, field settings that can be switch activated, which we have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2021, 08:45 PM
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Posted By booster
As far as I know, yes, you need some current to...

As far as I know, yes, you need some current to the field. That current is fed through and controlled by the regulator which on many including Balmars won't let any current through if they don't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2021, 07:27 PM
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Posted By booster
I think what Winston was talking about is that...

I think what Winston was talking about is that alternators need to see a true reference of voltage because the internal regulator needs that reference. It may also need some capacity to absorb output...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-09-2021, 08:48 PM
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Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
I now need an Idea how to get the alternator to...

I now need an Idea how to get the alternator to turn on without hanging a AGM on it, otherwise as the AGM charges up the resistance goes down and the current drops. Also when off the agm draws...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-09-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
I wonder if it would be good to Gallen's...

I wonder if it would be good to Gallen's questions and answers into a separate thread where it can get full attention and not mix with this discussion? It will also be easier for people to find in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-08-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
The point is that you need a battery on each side...

The point is that you need a battery on each side of the B to B. One on the input side with alternator and one on the BMS side. I can't be done with just one battery on the BMS side and none on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-08-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
What you describe is the normal setup with one...

What you describe is the normal setup with one alternator. Most second alternators are setup to only charge the coach batteries and leave the original alternator to just charge the starting battery....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-08-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
Not exactly the same, I think, because the...

Not exactly the same, I think, because the diagram shows a single alternator system and you have two separate ones. You are connected to an alternator that is not connected to that battery on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
Can't say for currently but a few years ago when...

Can't say for currently but a few years ago when we were playing with how to increase alternator charging we put in the 250 amp version of DC Power alternator as our only alternator. This basically...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
I think Marko describes the BMS well as being a...

I think Marko describes the BMS well as being a last resort circuit breaker to save itself from destruction as well as the rest of the systm.


I would also be someone who would say that they BMS...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-03-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
I don't want to speak for Winston, but I think...

I don't want to speak for Winston, but I think you missed his point. Your BMS is not regulating the current at all. The 150 amp rating is the max it can pass through without failing,as that appears...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
The former is still the most cost effective and...

The former is still the most cost effective and would give good results and keep a relatively high charge rate when compared to a big B to B or or through the inverter where a much larger charger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-30-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
Do you have the manufacturer's wiring diagram you...

Do you have the manufacturer's wiring diagram you could post?


Why only a 10 amp shore charger?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
What reason do they give for not charging lithium...

What reason do they give for not charging lithium with solar?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
Pretty much every lithium system here is in a...

Pretty much every lithium system here is in a motorhome!



I am afraid you lost me with the charge cycle being faster when you add an AGM to mix with the lithium. How they charge will depend a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
I hear you on the contrary information, the...

I hear you on the contrary information, the internet is full of that kind of thing. In general, don't believe anything from a single source be it on this forum or elsewhere, is a good rule. Once...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
If the 2nd alternator has a Balmar regulator on...

If the 2nd alternator has a Balmar regulator on it, it could be set to turn down to 50% on one input with a switch or another that sets a % that may go a bit more. That would give about 120-140 amps,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 01:52 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
Cable size?

Cable size?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,193
Posted By booster
The BMS will turn on or off the charging, what...

The BMS will turn on or off the charging, what you need to do is limit the charging current so you don't cook things like the batteries, BMS, and potentially the wiring. How big a cable do you have...
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