Re: Light Research

["Sheffield Corey" <SHEF@omdc.gso.uri.edu>]

>It is the alternator that is producing the electric power when the
>engine is running.  That's why you want to run the lights off the
>alternator - to get the highest voltage possible.  The battery only
>delivers current during starting; the rest of the time it is being
>recharged.  As far as the lights are concerned, it is a giant capacitor.
>
>Luis Marques


	I'm no electrical engineer, but doesn't routing via the battery
"filter" out any AC ripple that may be coming from the alternator and
shortening bulb life? Just a question...and a thought.

					Happy motoring,

							Shef

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