Gas powered 12Volt charger
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here's the pics.......
the motor and alternator are attached to a purpose built metal base, then that is rubber shock mounted to a larger wood base so it would work better on uneven ground.
Marine style externally regulated alternator using a 3 stage "smart regulator" to maximize output of the alternator. 5hp briggs & stratton motor
the motor and alternator are attached to a purpose built metal base, then that is rubber shock mounted to a larger wood base so it would work better on uneven ground.
Marine style externally regulated alternator using a 3 stage "smart regulator" to maximize output of the alternator. 5hp briggs & stratton motor
VikingVince
Explorer
Over July 4th, I was beach camping for 8 days/7 nights. I knew I'd lose my aux battery after about 5 days. (brought along a big cooler with block ice) I tried running my truck for 2 hours to recharge the aux battery...didn't work adequately...I guess just not enough rpm's/alternator amps at idle.
So clue me in...why wouldn't these 12v chargers be a good solution with the situation I just described? A lot cheaper than a Honda generator.
A simple logistical question...whether a generator or charger, you have to run it outside of the vehicle. On the 12v charger, the battery terminal connectors appear to be on fairly short leads. My aux battery is in the front of my truck bed...how do you get the connectors to the battery (I'm NOT taking the aux battery out of truck)...just connect another set of jumper cables to the charger leads?...or would that type of connection result in a current loss?
So clue me in...why wouldn't these 12v chargers be a good solution with the situation I just described? A lot cheaper than a Honda generator.
A simple logistical question...whether a generator or charger, you have to run it outside of the vehicle. On the 12v charger, the battery terminal connectors appear to be on fairly short leads. My aux battery is in the front of my truck bed...how do you get the connectors to the battery (I'm NOT taking the aux battery out of truck)...just connect another set of jumper cables to the charger leads?...or would that type of connection result in a current loss?
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ntsqd said:
About 10 years ago I built one using a 5hp B&S motor, with 120 amp marine alternator and 3-stage regulator.
It works well, but I actually have no use for it anymore and want to sell it.
edit: opps, I see I posted pics already, http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=259485&postcount=47
Battery Charger Now in Built in the US
The Christie Engineering chargers are now built and sold in North America by ALTEN Battery Chargers (Ferndale, WA). They're available in gas or diesel, in 12, 24 and 48 volt models up to 120 amps. The Honda models use the commercial GX series motor and come with the 3-year Honda warranty, serviceable at any Honda dealer. You can also find a complete YouTube video demonstration of the chargers by Googling "Alten Battery Chargers", or here:
http://www.altenbatterychargers.com/products/battery-chargers.html
Drop us a note, we'd be happy to answer any questions.
Cheers.
PS The Chinese knock-offs were a result of an Australian distributor bypassing the manufacturer. The Chinese manufacturer was able to replicate absolutely everything including a dent in one of the components that came from shipping the original over for reproduction. Unfortunately they couldn't quite get them to work properly and almost all of the Chinese knock-offs ended up being returned to the Australian dealers.
The Christie Engineering chargers are now built and sold in North America by ALTEN Battery Chargers (Ferndale, WA). They're available in gas or diesel, in 12, 24 and 48 volt models up to 120 amps. The Honda models use the commercial GX series motor and come with the 3-year Honda warranty, serviceable at any Honda dealer. You can also find a complete YouTube video demonstration of the chargers by Googling "Alten Battery Chargers", or here:
http://www.altenbatterychargers.com/products/battery-chargers.html
Drop us a note, we'd be happy to answer any questions.
Cheers.
PS The Chinese knock-offs were a result of an Australian distributor bypassing the manufacturer. The Chinese manufacturer was able to replicate absolutely everything including a dent in one of the components that came from shipping the original over for reproduction. Unfortunately they couldn't quite get them to work properly and almost all of the Chinese knock-offs ended up being returned to the Australian dealers.
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NikonRon
Adventurer
Carlyle, the battery charger puts out 25 amps when plugged into the 110 volt outlet on the generator. The dedicated 12 volt charger for the Honda does not put out much, which is why I found it more feasable to purchase a seperate 110 volt battery charger which you could also use at home or at a campground where you had shore power. Ron
Carlyle, you need to compare watts, not amps. I don't have a lot of electrical knowledge myself, but here's what I do know.
A 1000watt generator puts out:
83.3 amps at 12 volts (1000 watts/12 volts=83.3 amps) OR
9 amps at 110 volts (1000watts/110 volts=9 amps)
Therefore, 25 amps at 12 volts is certainly within the capabilities of the 1000 watt generator.