Originally Posted by
bigjim56
Excellent explanation Q-Hack, I have a hard time understanding this also, but its slowly sinking in.
The 13.8 amps mentioned here, its measured at the power point, not the alternator, correct?
I've seen that +nnnnn-nnnnn+nnnnn- configureation mentioned a few times, this appears to be the better set up mentioned by the more experienced testers here.
Thanks,
bigjim56
The 13.8 should be Volts DC not amps. Most cars charging systems operate somewhere between 13.5 - 14.5 volts. You can measure this at the alternator or at the battery itself. It doesn't make that much of a difference.
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