Mark Newcomb wrote:
Here is the pertimnant part of my original question. If I had 2 wind
generators (for example) and wanted to use them to both charge the batteries
while sailing, would I have to "split" the house bank so that I was actually
using both generators at the same time. The answer I receieved (I think)
points to "yes, you would split the house batteries during charging, with
each generator charging a separate bank."
"Rick Cortese" wrote in message
et...

I'm pretty sure you don't have to split them.

I can't recall the right term, something like excited field alternator.
Anyway the wind generators are actually alternators with a magnet in
them to get away from the problem of completely discharged batteries.

All the circuitry to prevent reverse flow is integral in their design.
That is unless you happened to pick up a couple some farmer made out of
old automotive generators.grin