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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Apr 13, 2015

Separate Alternator Rectifier For HOUSE Batteries

I've been venting about these things for years on this forum. The alternator 3 stator leads are tapped inside the alternator. Depending on the power rating of the alternator (3) 8 gauge or 6 gauge wir...
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grizzzman
Explorer
Apr 26, 2015
This is the bridge rectifier i want to use. I would like to avoid fans for cooling. Its claimed by the seller that it dosent require heat sinking. (Not sure thaat i buy that) But a heat sink is no biggie. So say the house batteries are at 12.2 and the engine battery is 12.5 Is the regulator going to see the 12.2 at the extra rectifier? Or will it see 12.5 or split the voltage bias? Here is the rectifier i plan to use.

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