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Re: [T3] DBB alternator related subject


On 26 Mar 2005 at 0:31, Dave Hall wrote:

> > DUHHHHH, Just sitting here thinking about it. Connect the coil of the
> > isolator relay to the D+ of the generator. There is no voltage there
> > until the engine starts and the generator is above it's cut in speed.
> > 12V Gen. cut-in = 2200-2300 armature RPM = 1000 RPM crankshaft. approx.

> Russ, what's wrong with using the charging light output connection on the VR to
> operate the relay for the second battery? 

Nothing. Those 2 terminals are connected together inside the VR. They are 
electrically identical.

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