I have just purchased a new Honda eu1000 generator. It has a 8 amp
output for charging batteries. I looked at the schematic and it doesn't
look as though there is any capacitorfiltering and the dc 8a output comes
directly from a diode bridge.
I have added a second bank of deep cycle group 27 batteries.
I have connected the second bank via a new a/b/both switch. I have
ganged this output with the original primary bank of 2 batteries.
In this way, I can select any or all or none of the batteries .
I plan to use the batteries for a small refrigerator. I plan to recharge
with the honda generator when at anchor and the atomic 4 60
alternator while under way.
The question is that I plan to connect the hard wired outlet for the
Honda generator directly to the output of the combined a/b switches.
Will the alternator be harmed by the dc generator output being
appllied to it (engine is off of course). Will the diodes be damaged
by spiking from the generator? Will the field of the alternator get
screwed up somehow?
I don't really have room for a 3rd a/b switch to disconnect the battery
banks from the alternator, besides this could leave the alternator
without a load if forgot to turn it back on.
Any suggestions appreciated
Thanks,
Art
output for charging batteries. I looked at the schematic and it doesn't
look as though there is any capacitorfiltering and the dc 8a output comes
directly from a diode bridge.
I have added a second bank of deep cycle group 27 batteries.
I have connected the second bank via a new a/b/both switch. I have
ganged this output with the original primary bank of 2 batteries.
In this way, I can select any or all or none of the batteries .
I plan to use the batteries for a small refrigerator. I plan to recharge
with the honda generator when at anchor and the atomic 4 60
alternator while under way.
The question is that I plan to connect the hard wired outlet for the
Honda generator directly to the output of the combined a/b switches.
Will the alternator be harmed by the dc generator output being
appllied to it (engine is off of course). Will the diodes be damaged
by spiking from the generator? Will the field of the alternator get
screwed up somehow?
I don't really have room for a 3rd a/b switch to disconnect the battery
banks from the alternator, besides this could leave the alternator
without a load if forgot to turn it back on.
Any suggestions appreciated
Thanks,
Art
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