[C38] Alternators

[Larry Malmberg]

Marine vs. Automotive; what says the list?  And, I have discovered that
there is a difference between the two, well at least I have been told there
is.  It has something to do with the grounding, apparently automotive
alternators ground to their case and marine alternators ground someplace
else.  Having experienced charging problems on the way back from HI this
year I am now acutely aware of my dependency upon the electrical system of
Hassle.

I had wanted to utilize the KISS principal but then, I think it got out of
hand LOL, laptops, water makers, inverter, sat phones, radar, chart plotter,
instruments,  well the list goes on.  What is, if there is one, the most
effective charging and regulating system out there?  I need opinions based
upon your usage.  FYI I have four AGL 110 amp house batteries and one small
AGL start battery.  Currently using a Balmar regulator and a converted
automotive 90amp alternator.





Best regards,

Larry Malmberg

7231 Boulder Avenue Suite 507
Highland, CA 92346 PI 15211
Telephone  909-208-1847
FAX           909-991-7568

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