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Originally Posted by Mr. Previa
Green Energies LLC, 15 amp., 12/24volt.
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This one?
Solar Charge Controller 12 Volts 15 Amps [SCC1215] - $12.95 : Green Energies E-store, Solar Products. That's a nice little inexpensive unit.
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Originally Posted by toc
What kind of MPG improvement can be associated with the alternator kill switch (considering you still need to charge the battery)..?
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Depends on your vehicle. MetroMPG saw something like 10% by unbelting the alternator on his Metro. I have seen less of a benefit, 3-5%, because my Civic has a "smart alternator" that modulates load according to needs anyway, so there is less to gain.
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Originally Posted by toc
The voltage regulator should be stopping charging and thus no alternator load once the battery is charged, or have I got that wrong?
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Yes, you have that right, if your car's system is "smart" in the way I described above. My understanding of older charging systems is that they run alternators constantly.