Alternators - what are your thoughts?
Using power generated by an alternator seems to be pretty common while in transit. How do you equip your truck - a single high output, dual alternators, or stock? Basic needs are pre-heating, or p...
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cptqueeg stock alternators only have a 1/3 duty cycle.
But let's examine a high output--say 150 amps? Well 150 x 14 volts only equals 2100 watts. But there's more! Once the starter battery is recharged the ECM will lower the voltage which lowers the output.
Dual you might have a chance--but that isn't going to be cheap.
My stock alternator is 130 amps. I'll be using a dc to DC charger with it soon--to get adequate charging for my house bank. But I'm only doing a 20 amp unit--because I don't wish to burn out the alternator.
But let's examine a high output--say 150 amps? Well 150 x 14 volts only equals 2100 watts. But there's more! Once the starter battery is recharged the ECM will lower the voltage which lowers the output.
Dual you might have a chance--but that isn't going to be cheap.
My stock alternator is 130 amps. I'll be using a dc to DC charger with it soon--to get adequate charging for my house bank. But I'm only doing a 20 amp unit--because I don't wish to burn out the alternator.
