Date:         Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:59:50 -0700
Reply-To:     "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
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--- Dennis Haynes wrote:
> The ultimate charging scenario is to charge a
> battery without any load. A proper charge for both
> the Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) like the optima is to
> replace 107% of the
> amp/hours consumed. Any charging system using a
> fixed voltage is not
> smart enough to do this.

how about THIS product:
http://www.amplepower.com/products/sarv3/index.html

> There are actually intelligent voltage
> regulators for marine
> alternators that perform these functions but they
> are expensive.

I think i found the product you speak of and i pasted
the link above, but no price so i assume the are
expensive like you say. Back to the Volvo kit....
Is there a way to manually turn the "volvo/bosch"
regulator kit on/off or adjust it manually?

Thanks
Phil 84' Westy


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