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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

12-11-2021, 10:35 PM

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DIY 280A Lifepo4 Lithium in 2019 Roadtrek

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Posted By avanti

Yes. Just to be clear, there are two completely...

Yes. Just to be clear, there are two completely different things going on:

1) No electrically-excited alternator will generate any power whatsoever unless it is initially connected to an external...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

12-11-2021, 10:21 PM

Replies: 89

DIY 280A Lifepo4 Lithium in 2019 Roadtrek

Views: 8,193

Posted By avanti

As I read, I am getting happier and happier that...

As I read, I am getting happier and happier that our forthcoming dual-alternator Transit will gladly give me pretty much as much current as I want, no questions asked. Let the Ford engineers think...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

12-11-2021, 07:55 PM

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DIY 280A Lifepo4 Lithium in 2019 Roadtrek

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Posted By avanti

Sure, but isn't an external excitation current in...

Sure, but isn't an external excitation current in the field coils a prerequisite to even getting the alternator started?

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

12-11-2021, 07:14 PM

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DIY 280A Lifepo4 Lithium in 2019 Roadtrek

Views: 8,193

Posted By avanti

I assume when we say "reference voltage", what we...

I assume when we say "reference voltage", what we are really talking about is a current source capable of being used by the alternator to excite the field coils to provide the magnetic field...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

11-30-2021, 03:50 AM

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DIY 280A Lifepo4 Lithium in 2019 Roadtrek

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Posted By avanti

Balmar regulators are like $300. Probably worth...

Balmar regulators are like $300. Probably worth it if you have an independent second alternator.

Another option for your list (just for completeness):
Use the alternator to power a 120VAC...

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