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Old 09-10-2010, 05:34 PM   #14 (permalink)
RobertSmalls
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No, the alternator is hooked up, it just spends so little time turning that it can't keep up with the car's electrical load, especially at night. Hence, it's grid charged a few times a week.

We should get Mr. Melanesian in on this conversation.