TOPIC: Charging

Charging 01 Oct 2017 19:03 #1

DJB
Topic Author
Offline
Junior Member
Posts: 24
Thank you received: 4

I keep draining my battery, is there a way to check the alternator output other than at the battery. (I was thinking you should be able to check the 2 wires coming directly out of the alternator with some type of AC meter)
When I check the output at the battery it's all great 13.8 and 13.5 with all electrical "stuff" on (lights directional's etc.).
Any suggestions?

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Charging 02 Oct 2017 12:35 #2

dynodave
Offline
Moderator
dynodave
Posts: 450
Thank you received: 263

Hi Dan
To really find out what is going on you need 4 pieces of equipment. An AC volt meter, AC current meter, DC voltmeter and DC current/ampmeter. Typically the lucas test call for a 100+watt 1 OHM resistor.
Would have been good topic for a tech session

Only one meter will only give you very incomplete information and the ability to guess what "might" be going on assuming you are a seasoned electrical guy. Proper diagnosis....NO
Call me if you want a tech session.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Dave Comeau
atlanticgreen.com/contact.htm

Charging 02 Oct 2017 16:29 #3

DJB Topic Author Offline Junior Member Posts: 24 Thank you received: 4	A tech session sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately I will be traveling for the next 2 weeks and the following weeks I have a carpentry job to finish. Can we look at the first Saturday in November? Dan Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in to join the conversation.

Charging 04 Oct 2017 13:26 #4

dynodave Offline Moderator dynodave Posts: 450 Thank you received: 263	Dan There's a good likely hood I can do one the 4th. I think I have everything I need for a pretty thorough demonstration. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in to join the conversation. Dave Comeau atlanticgreen.com/contact.htm

Charging 16 Oct 2017 04:50 #5

DJB Topic Author Offline Junior Member Posts: 24 Thank you received: 4	Dave, Sounds great, I look forward to sorting out this problem. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
	Please Log in to join the conversation.

Page:
1

Forum

NNENO Tech Forum

NHT supporting systems & components

Charging

Time to create page: 0.025 seconds