Since I’m running both engines, each with an alternator, I suspect I’m not using a huge amount of energy they output. They are tied into the original battery isolator, which I’m sure is the old diode type, which I understand wastes even more energy.
So based on your comments, here’s what I’m thinking. Replace one of my alternators with a high output, 24V, regulated alternator which can directly charge the lithium banks. Keep the other 12V alternator in place to charge the house battery bank…no need for a battery isolator? Does that make sense, or is there a better solution?
So based on your comments, here’s what I’m thinking. Replace one of my alternators with a high output, 24V, regulated alternator which can directly charge the lithium banks. Keep the other 12V alternator in place to charge the house battery bank…no need for a battery isolator? Does that make sense, or is there a better solution?