Author Topic: Alternator  (Read 13413 times)

rex unicume

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Re: Alternator
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2011, 05:02:15 PM »
Hey all
Has anyone heard of a water cooled alternator?
Sounds crazy, but was mentioned to me by a truck mechanic.
I like the logic Ed brings up, about the air flow.
Can one had some type of extra cooling fan?
Cheers
Rex

Gil_Johnson

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Re: Alternator
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 12:38:39 AM »
In the marine industry many alternators are equipped with external regulators to limit their current, allow for float charging, and to prevent alternator over heating.  I assume because so many coaches have generators is why the RV industry hasn't to my knowledge embraced external smart regulators.

Gil