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electrical:12v:alternator [2019/06/23 20:39]
frater_secessus [sizing an isolator] 		electrical:12v:alternator [2019/06/23 20:42]
frater_secessus [using the coach battery only]
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 ===== sizing an isolator ===== ===== sizing an isolator =====
  
-If an isolator is **oversized** it will cost more for no benefit and will self-consume extra energy to hold the combining circuit closed.((an electromagnet holds the parts of the active circuit together.  When power to the inolator input is cut the electromagnet can no longer hold the circuit closed.  The circuit is open and the batteries are isolated from each other.))  If an isolator is undersized (less common) it will not be able to carry enough current, resulting in overheating and/or [[electrical:12v:alternator#sudden_disconnection|sudden shutdown]].+If an isolator is **oversized** it will cost more for no benefit and will self-consume somewhat more energy to hold the combining circuit closed.((an electromagnet holds the parts of the active circuit together.  When power to the inolator input is cut the electromagnet can no longer hold the circuit closed.  The circuit is open and the batteries are isolated from each other.)) \\ 
 +If an isolator is **undersized** (less common) it will not be able to carry enough current, resulting in overheating and/or [[electrical:12v:alternator#sudden_disconnection|sudden shutdown]].
  
 ==== flooded lead-acid ==== ==== flooded lead-acid ====
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 ===== using the coach battery only ===== ===== using the coach battery only =====
-A simple possible approach would be to replace the starter battery with a marine or AGM battery.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Easiest-simplest-cheapest-power-set-up))+A simple possible approach would be to [[electrical:solar:shallow_cycling|replace the starter battery with a marine or AGM battery]].((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Easiest-simplest-cheapest-power-set-up))
  
 ===== further reading ===== ===== further reading =====
electrical/12v/alternator.txt · Last modified: 2024/06/13 11:53 by frater_secessus

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