i ordered a proper 50amp breaker. I tested the alternator and its producing 10-55 amps, nothing more. What gauge wire should be coming off the alternator?
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i ordered a proper 50amp breaker. I tested the alternator and its producing 10-55 amps, nothing more. What gauge wire should be coming off the alternator?
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How did you test max alternator output? You said previously that you have a 105 amp alternator.
50 amp breaker will trip with a 55 amp load. Size the breaker for the wire, not the load. Size the wire for the load.
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http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wi...ges-d_419.html
Engineering toolbox is one of my go to sites. You are looking at a minimum of 4 AWG for that kind of load. Remember, boat fires are very bad, erring on the side of caution is always advisable. How did you test the alternator? Did you test the voltages.
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