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electrical:12v:alternator_details [2022/05/20 23:39] frater_secessus [DUVAC] |
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- | ===== types of alternator ===== | + | ==== regulation |
**Standard alternators** are the simplest model like the 14.0v model in the example above. | **Standard alternators** are the simplest model like the 14.0v model in the example above. | ||
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**Smart alternators** are designed to support fuel mileage efforts. | **Smart alternators** are designed to support fuel mileage efforts. | ||
- | **Heavy duty / high output | + | |
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+ | ===== Heavy duty / high output | ||
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+ | Alternators | ||
* higher current rating | * higher current rating | ||
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* ability to make more power in idling scenarios, which is useful for police vehicles, ambulances, and other vehicles that need to idle for long periods of time. | * ability to make more power in idling scenarios, which is useful for police vehicles, ambulances, and other vehicles that need to idle for long periods of time. | ||
- | HD alternators for any particular vehicle | + | HD alternators for any particular vehicle |
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+ | ===== large case / small case ===== | ||
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+ | Alternator cases come in two general sizes: | ||
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+ | One is not //better// than the other; | ||
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+ | The mounting bolt pattern may be the same or it may require a different mount. | ||
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+ | Further reading: | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
===== DUVAC ===== | ===== DUVAC ===== |