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Date:         Wed, 5 May 2010 12:20:07 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fw: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
Comments: To: Todd Brown <dermultivan@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 12:10 PM 5/5/2010, Todd Brown wrote: >Installing alternator tonight. Any thoughts on this, or is it a non-issue? >Thanks, >Todd

Sorry, meant to answer earlier. It's not a huge deal, but fully charged would be better. But as long as it has enough to crank the engine, should be ok.

The issue isn't a new alternator (or a new anything) per se, but simply the way the automotive voltage regulator works -- it expects to keep a fully charged battery topped up, but it's not as well suited to charging up a depleted battery. So when you install a battery it's best if it's fully charged. But it will get there eventually, regardless.

Yours, David


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