"Jeff" wrote in message
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It worked flawlessly but it cooked two alternators? Hmmmm ...


I don't blame the AutoMac II since I was charging into a 800ah battery bank
that was at less than 50% at times and required several hours of heavy
charging. Admittedly I was only using, 1st a 120amp alt. and replaced that
with a 100amp. It should be noted that on either alternator, I only charged
at 80% of their rated output and they still over heated.

The AutoMac II is suppose to have a temp. sensor on the alternator but I
lost mine somewhere in storage and Plath no longer has a replacement
available. I tried the Balmar but that was a different type and not
compatible with the controller. It is suppose to be a simple thermal switch
similar to those on a AC frig. compressor.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions