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electrical:12v:alternator [2019/06/23 20:41] frater_secessus [sizing an isolator] |
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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 somewhat more energy to hold the combining circuit closed.((an electromagnet holds the parts of the active circuit together. | + | 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. |
- | \\If an isolator is **undersized** (less common) it will not be able to carry enough current, resulting in overheating and/or [[electrical: | + | If an isolator is **undersized** (less common) it will not be able to carry enough current, resulting in overheating and/or [[electrical: |
==== 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:// | + | A simple possible approach would be to [[electrical: |
===== further reading ===== | ===== further reading ===== |