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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-06-2014, 02:41
Replies: 51
Views: 6,370
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Regulator for an Alternator?

I don't think the times have changed anything with regard to this.

However, of course, there are other acceptable solutions, and cost is a big consideration.

My boat was built like that to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-06-2014, 02:05
Replies: 51
Views: 6,370
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Regulator for an Alternator?

Such depth of emotion and pity, just for an alternator! :)

LOL. But the alternator on your car has nearly the same duty. It's what they're made to do! When did you last even hear of, much...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-06-2014, 22:31
Replies: 51
Views: 6,370
Posted By Dockhead
Everyone will have to decide for himself, of...

Everyone will have to decide for himself, of course. I do agree actually that an echo charger is probably an ok way to charge a start batt. But I personally do not think that a dedicated start batt...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-06-2014, 21:04
Replies: 51
Views: 6,370
Posted By Dockhead
I think on the contrary that an entirely separate...

I think on the contrary that an entirely separate start batt with its own (small, cheap, car type) alternator and no connection to the house batts or charging system is very sound system...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-06-2014, 06:09
Replies: 51
Views: 6,370
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Regulator for an Alternator?

I agree.

Alternator internal regulators are designed for charging start batteries. And they work fine for this purpose. That's what I would do for an alternator dedicated to a start battery.
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