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 | bmlekki
Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 185 Upstate, NY 
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2004-11-03 99773
Hey guys just wanted to run this by ya'll...
My alternator is 20 amps.. So Watts=Amps*Volts.
20*12=240 Watts
How much of this is being used with no lights on?
I have four 55watt lights I want to pull on the 790, 4*55watts = gives us 220, or 20 watts spare..??
Would a small auto alternator fit in there?
Or just upgrade to the 35 amp alternator = 420 watts?
Other than the OEM
High Capacity Alternator Kit (35 amp) LVB19942 $389.00
Pricey for 35 amps!!
What do you think??
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 | beagle
Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1333 Michigan 
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2004-11-03 99775
Do you really need to run all 220 watts at the same time. If you do, I would upgrade the alternator. Running an alternator at 90% for long periods of time could be a problem. Not sure what the real specs are for your 20 amp alternator, but that is probably a peak rating, with an operating rating somewhere at 75% of peak. Seems like it could get tired pretty quick trying to keep up with the battery draw. ....
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 | AV8R
Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 882 North Central Wisconsin 
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2004-11-03 99776
Add how many watts to charge battery, operate dash lights, tail lights, tractor headlights and operate solinoid(s) to run motor too.
Why 4? Can you run 2 at a time instead? My 2 x 35 watt light are plenty for snowblowing at night. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 542 Quarryville PA 
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2004-11-03 99777
With nothing on, very little is used. Guages+ fuel shutoff and lift pump if your machine has these 2 items I would try it before I spent a dime. If the battery drains, you know you need to remedy the situation. ....
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Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 185 Upstate, NY
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2004-11-03 99778
I was looking at the fuse pannel and there are a few empty 10, 5, 3 amp spots...
I guess i really should't need both sets on at once...
isgottobegreen,
Whats your setup use 35/55 watts, with how many amps?? ....
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