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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 13:07
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Posted By kenbo
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

Does anyone know what year Balmar introduced the "belt manager" utility into their VR's? I willing to bet it was right after the Argentine government nationalized the Prestolite/Indiel factory and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 12:52
Replies: 118
Views: 15,757
Posted By kenbo
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

I still don't get the value proposition in spending over $1500 on a 165A alternator and external regulator so you can cut the output back to a level that a small case is designed to handle.

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 11:39
Replies: 118
Views: 15,757
Posted By kenbo
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

I didn't recommend Mark Grasser's remote rectifier. I suggested looking at this one as an alternative https://alternatorparts.com/quicktifier-external-bridge-rectifier.html
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 06:52
Replies: 118
Views: 15,757
Posted By kenbo
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

Since I don't charge much over 100A I was able to keep my single 1/2" belt and the Delco internal voltage regulators do have excellent battery voltage sense capability.

Doesn't it seem...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2017, 06:42
Replies: 118
Views: 15,757
Posted By kenbo
Re: New Balmar Alternator Charging Question

It seems that your AGM batteries have a very low internal resistance. You bought your alternator to recharge quickly but have been stymied by heat build up. BTW Delco Remy back in the 80's tested...
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