{"title":"Alternators","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCommon misconception regarding battery charging is that if the batteries are not being charged fully, then a larger alternator is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGenerally, the problem is one of charging voltage (see Adverc BM System).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt is important to have the alternator output appropriate for the service bank capacity.\u003cbr\u003eThe start\/bow thruster batteries can be discounted for this calculation as they will only require a few amps for recharge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur recommendation of 3:1 battery capacity to alternator rating for sailing yachts, 4:1\/5:1 for narrow boats is proposed as a general guide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBoats having a large battery bank, 500-1000 AHR, will require high output alternators.\u003cbr\u003eA single alternator might be suitable but these large case alternators may cause problems in installation.\u003cbr\u003eAn alternative solution is to install an additional alternator and run them in parallel.\u003cbr\u003eThis solution can be less expensive than a single high output alternator.\u003cbr\u003eA further benefit is that should one alternator fail, you still have power for charging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur range of alternators include:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e12 to 24v\u003cbr\u003e55 - 175 amps\u003cbr\u003esingle\/twin lug fixings\u003cbr\u003eleft\/right hand \u0026amp; universal tensioning lug\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDrawings can be supplied to check suitability for installation.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lucas-a127-12v-70a-t-l","title":"Lucas A127 12v\/70A T\/L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsulated Return c\/w Fan \u0026amp; Pulley (Hitachi, Lucas, Bosch Upgrade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us for competitive price and availablity on 01902 380494 or via the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.adverc.co.uk\/contact\/\"\u003eContacts page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adverc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29339378578,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1718\/6833\/products\/a127.jpg?v=1486413639"},{"product_id":"prestolite","title":"Prestolite","description":"","brand":"Adverc","offers":[{"title":"Prestolite 12v\/90A S\/Pulley Single Lug(IR) 110-603","offer_id":29339401618,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prestolite 12v\/90A S\/Pulley S\/LBoschType(20150113)","offer_id":29339401682,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prestolite12V\/90AS\/PulleyTwinLug(A128e)(66021590M)","offer_id":29339401746,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prestolite 12v 90A S\/Pulley Single Lug(IR) 110-602","offer_id":29339401810,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1718\/6833\/products\/20150416023859_Prestolite_12v_90A_S_Pulley_S_L_Bosch_Type__20150113___3.jpg?v=1486413874"},{"product_id":"leece-neville-d-pulley-t-l","title":"Leece Neville D\/Pulley T\/L","description":"","brand":"Adverc","offers":[{"title":"12v \/ 160A","offer_id":29340009042,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24v \/ 75A","offer_id":29340009170,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24v \/ 100A","offer_id":29340009234,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24v \/ 175A","offer_id":29340009298,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/adverc.myshopify.com\/collections\/alternators.oembed","provider":"Adverc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}