Alternator External Rectifier Linkage
Alternator retains original rectifiers for chassis use, the external rectifier powers the house bank. No separators no switches, no gizmos, and a longer lived alternator... Use this search term on ...
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Also 2nd battery bank charging is also automatic.
Rectifiers are rated at 20C. At 150C a 50 amp rectifier may droop to 15 amperes capacity, safe. Couple that with vulnerability to transient voltages (AC compressor clutch, slide-out motor, starting an onboard generator) and the stage is set for your auto parts counterman to smile a broad grin.
Alternators do not "suck" cool air. When 200F air is drawn -into- the unit what do you suppose does -not- happen? I believe it a near miracle that rectifier bridges and voltage regulators survive this cruelty as well as they do.
I am tinkering in the MOSFET rectification arena. Fascinating.
Rectifiers are rated at 20C. At 150C a 50 amp rectifier may droop to 15 amperes capacity, safe. Couple that with vulnerability to transient voltages (AC compressor clutch, slide-out motor, starting an onboard generator) and the stage is set for your auto parts counterman to smile a broad grin.
Alternators do not "suck" cool air. When 200F air is drawn -into- the unit what do you suppose does -not- happen? I believe it a near miracle that rectifier bridges and voltage regulators survive this cruelty as well as they do.
I am tinkering in the MOSFET rectification arena. Fascinating.
