Re: 6V alternators and 8V batteries

Posted by Bob Johnson on July 23, 1998 at 18:02:37

In Reply to: 6V alternators and 8V batteries
posted by Fred H. Engelman on July 23, 1998 at 16:37:54

Fred,
The problem is that your 6 volt alternator has a voltage regulator that stops charging at a voltage of around 7 volts, when a 6 volt battery would be fully charged. However the 8 volt battery needs to be charged at 9 to 10 volts. If you can find an 8 volt regulator for your alternator you would be set. It might be possible to change your regulator to 8 volts if you know something about electronics and it is not encased in plastic. The generator, however, can be adjusted to a higher voltage.
Bob

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Re: 6V alternators and 8V batteries John Regan July 29, 1998 at 17:54:27(0)

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