Re: Alt Reg. Mod from TurboBrick page

[DeWitt Harrison <de@aztek-eng.com>]

On Sat, 25 Oct 1997 17:58:36 -0700, Igor Kessel wrote:

>Huw Powell wrote:
>
>> The only comment I would have it it seems like it says to use 16 GA wire
>> for the + output.  Isn't that a little light for 90-120 amps?  Aside from
>> the overkill typical in my high current applications, what are the DC
>> ratings for the various AWG's?  Anyone?
>
>No less than 0 Gauge, I would go with a 00 Gauge.
>
>Thanks, Eric, for the tip. I am gonna try it.
>
>Igor Kessel

Gentlemen, I believe that wire carries only field current
via the external regulator, not main alternator output
current.  The author assumes you will leave the existing
BFW to the battery in place.

DeWitt Harrison    de@aztek-eng.com
Boulder, CO
88 5kcstq