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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2020, 03:48
Replies: 26
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Posted By Dockhead
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

I agree, and never said anything different. EITHER external regulation OR A2B charger will solve this problem.






That's a useful data point which contradicts a lot of other data I have...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2020, 06:12
Replies: 26
Views: 9,845
Posted By Dockhead
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

If you are going to stick with the stock alternator, then you need good external regulation to get the maximum possible output out of it while not frying it. A2B charger will also do this, but the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2020, 03:46
Replies: 26
Views: 9,845
Posted By Dockhead
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

It is not at all a question of big versus small. It is a question of designed task -- topping off a starting battery and carrying small car-type house loads, or generating bulk power. These are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-01-2020, 02:52
Replies: 26
Views: 9,845
Posted By Dockhead
Re: DC to DC Converter vs Alternator upgrade

That's the very thing.

A2B chargers can "trick" the alternator into full output by pulling down the voltage, then converting it up for the batts. But this is a fool's errand with a stock Hitachi...
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