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Re: I think he got the message
Posted to Open Discussion Forum on 8/22/2003 1 Reply

No. If you pull the voltage too low, you won't toast the alternator, but you MAY falsely condemn one. Simply put, if you pull the supply voltage too low, say around 11VDC, the rotor isn't as energized as it is at 12VDC, and therefore the output will be lower t... Login to read more.

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