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    • Considerations for 6BTA with High-Output Alternator

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      April 24, 2024 at 12:35 pm Background: I’m considering removing the 12.5kW Westerbeke diesel genset from a boat that has a pair of Cummins 330B engines (2001 vintage). I want to replace the genset with a pair of Magnum Inverter/Chargers (stacked) and a roughly 48kW-Hour battery bank (LiFePO4).Ā  This will cover our requirements for 24-72 hours. When away from shore power for extended periods I want to re-charge the LiFePO4’s by replacing one or both of the exis…

      Started by: Eric J. in: Cummins Marine Engines

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      April 24, 2024 at 4:17 pm 1———–The alternator drive system on your 6BTA’s will not support driving an alternator output above about 60-70 AMP’s at 700 Idle RPM,Ā  or much above 180- 200 AMP at 1500 RPM.. ……….. And that is IF everything is perfectĀ Ā  I use 13.5-13.8VDC as the bases line measured at the battery terminals And IMO, do not waste any money on any small framed pumped-up alternator just because it happens to &#…

      Last Post by: Tony Athens posted: 1 week ago

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