T&T: Alternators

[Bob McLeran]

John, why mess around with the outmoded technology and extreme weight of 
8D batteries - they were "invented" for starting Caterpillar tractors! 
I'd recommend using golf cart batteries (designed for deep discharge and 
repeated recharging) - I prefer the Trojan T-105s. Furthermore, you, and 
you alone, can lift them into place without the use of a fork-lift! :-{)

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On 12/6/2006 11:33 AM, John Leroy wrote:
> Thanks to all who have responded to my previous posts. I have  
> received a lot of invaluable information.
>
> My project is a Monk 36 with a Cummins 220 that currently has the  
> original 63 amp Bosch K-1 alternator driven with a non toothed  
> serpentine belt.
>   

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> I'm planning on two 8D batteries in parallel for the house bank.
> Does anyone have any comments? I would think someone has had a  
> similar project, and I'd like to not re-invent the wheel if possible :).
>
> Regards to all,
> John LeRoy
> Pensacola, FL