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Old 09-17-2012, 11:22 PM   #6
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Re: Toyota Coaster

An alt puts out more current at higher rpms than low rpms. When the current drain is higher than the alt can produce, the output voltage drops also. So a higher rpm lets the alt put out more current, which keeps the voltage higher. Ideally you want at least 1.3V higher than the battery voltage to charge the battery. SO a 24V battery should have an alt supplying at least 25.8V to charge properly at idle rpms.
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