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electrical:12v:alternator [2020/05/24 12:07]
frater_secessus [gotchas]
electrical:12v:alternator [2020/05/24 12:08]
frater_secessus [wiring]
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 **Idling the engine** to charge house batteries **can seriously overheat the alternator**.  It is usually cooled by wind from the vehicle's forward motion;  a fan may help cool the alternator. **Idling the engine** to charge house batteries **can seriously overheat the alternator**.  It is usually cooled by wind from the vehicle's forward motion;  a fan may help cool the alternator.
  
-In early morning when house battery voltage is lowest, a plain solenoid may unintentionally allow depleted batteries to pull down the starter battery.  Workarounds:  use a VSR, or start the vehicle immediately after inserting the key((ie, do not leave in the Accessory position which would drain the starter battery)).  +In early morning when house battery voltage is lowest, **a plain solenoid may unintentionally allow depleted batteries to pull down the starter battery**.  Workarounds:  use a VSR, or start the vehicle immediately after inserting the key((ie, do not leave in the Accessory position which would drain the starter battery)).  
  
-==== wiring ====+===== wiring =====
  
 2 gauge copper wire connecting the coach and house is recommended for most alternator charging installs.  SternWake recommends attaching at the alternator rather than the battery.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Charge-house-batteries-with-DC?pid=110652#pid110652)) 2 gauge copper wire connecting the coach and house is recommended for most alternator charging installs.  SternWake recommends attaching at the alternator rather than the battery.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Charge-house-batteries-with-DC?pid=110652#pid110652))
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