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 Alternator charging is generally only practical for the [[electrical:12v:charging|bulk charge stage]] due to relatively low voltage output and the [[electrical:12v:charging|long time periods required for absorption]].(([[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC chargers]] can help with the voltage))  It is unlikely to get the house battery completely charged unless one is driving significant distances. This can have an impact on [[electrical:batterycide|battery longevity]].  If one drives often [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|a combination of the alternator doing bulk charging and a small solar doing the rest]] is good match.
-Vehicles with //smart// (variable voltage) alternators may not be suitable for charging with normal isolators.((https://www.redarc.com.au/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-variable-voltage-smart-alternator))  See [[electrical:12v:b2b|DC-DC chargers]].
+Vehicles with //smart// (variable voltage) alternators may not be suitable for charging with normal isolators.((https://www.redarc.com.au/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-variable-voltage-smart-alternator))  See [[electrical:12v:alternator#smart_alternators|below]].
 See [[electrical:12v:mandatory solar|Is Solar Mandatory?]] for ideas on how to charge primarily by alternator.

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