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Old 12-29-2018, 12:52 AM   #1
Restitution
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City: Kalama, WA
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Balmar alternators on Perkins 354's

We are planing a trip up the inside passage this summer. I'm thinking that a high output Balmar alternator on at least one (if not both) of the two Perkins 354's would be a good idea. Presently, she has internally regulated automotive alternators on each engine. They do NOT seem to do a good job charging the house bank and I have been reading that they are insufficently reglated for such. (I have had my batts heat up and ruined them) The primary draw on the two 8D wet cell house batts will be the 12 volt refrigerator and possibly an inverter for a 5 Cu. Ft freezer on the deck. Has anybody had any experience with the these on Perkins or Lehman 6 cyls? Im intrested in the Balmar 6 series 70 or 100 Amp output at low RPM alts. I do realize that I could use more batteries, but I have limited space availbable. I will also likely be changing out batteries. I imagine golf cart batts will be best when wired in series? Could some of you please shed some light and experience into this?

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sam
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