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Old 02-23-2011, 11:53 AM   #5 (permalink)
EdKiefer
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
Most alternators have a fuse of either 50 or 60 amps, you never use any where near the full capacity, or even get close to the full rating of the fuses of your alternator, it's kind of like saying that your car can go 120mph so how long does it take you to get home from work?
right , head lights only pull like 4a@14v and even if you put all accessories on your probably way lower than 50a .My 08 Honda with 85a alternator with most accessories on pulls like 35-40a max .
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