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Old 08-24-2023, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl View Post
A note...
Just because an alternator is capable of 130A, doesn't mean it's putting that out all the time. Given an adequate RPM, the output will be total of active loads and what is used charging the battery. In order to charge the battery, you need a minimum of 12.8V (where the charge graph crosses zero).
Minor correction: "Given an adequate RPM, the alternator output will be total of active loads, losses due to resistance, and what is used charging the battery."
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