path1 wrote:
Can anybody recommend a brand of diodes that is known top quality?
On another web site I like, many people end up buying alts from link below because they say they can't find any really good diodes to replace the bad ones they have. If top quality diodes could be found, they wouldn't have to spend big $$$ for new alt and just purchase diodes. (Personally I don't have that problem because I couldn't tell you one from another. I'm just going to pass info on).
Thanks
https://www.nationsstarteralternator.com/
Check this out...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alternator-USA-BUILT-Quicktifier-420-Heavy-Duty-External-Rectifier-Alternator/161242597226?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D45702%26meid%3D6d035b54da904bad80accc8565921dd1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D161173273360&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851A remote rectifier will VASTLY reduce the number of non-voltage-regulator-related failures.
And it is it's own built in battery separator eliminating solenoids, relays, or rectifier-based finned "isolators".
The stator leads inside the alternator need to be accessed.
The three stator wires need to connect directly to the new RRB remote rectifier bridge.
Give an example: Towing rig & 5th wheel. 160 amp alternator. Three ten gauge wires run from alternator to RRB mounted alongside trailer batteries. Full length of tow rig, bridge the hitch gap, etc.
So the trailer charging power is carried in the 3 new wires.
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What this does.
The original rectifiers inside alternator are only tasked to feed the tow rig. Zero wiring changes on the output wire to truck and battery
The trailer batteries see exactly the same voltage as the tow rig battery.
The trailer batteries suddenly see close to full alternator amperage potential when needed. Voltage drop is close to being all but eliminated. Neat huh?
The alternator rectifiers do not need exotic replacements or upgrades. Factory OEM grade will work fine.
Interior temp of alternator is substantially reduced at full load. And you know what that means...
Sell or trade the rig, off comes the remote rectifier.
