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electrical:12v:alternator [2020/05/24 12:08] frater_secessus [alternator hacks] |
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Power from the alternator is shared with the house battery using an isolator (" | Power from the alternator is shared with the house battery using an isolator (" | ||
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+ | Pro: very little to go wrong. | ||
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+ | Con: must be operated manually and one must remember to do so. Leaving the switch in the combined position when not driving will drain both the house and starter battery. | ||
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Note that you will only have to run the POS+ leg of wire to the house battery as the chassis ground is the other leg. | Note that you will only have to run the POS+ leg of wire to the house battery as the chassis ground is the other leg. | ||
- | ==== alternator hacks ==== | + | ===== alternator hacks ===== |
There are ways to get the alternator to pump out more power: | There are ways to get the alternator to pump out more power: |