Thanks for the Info. I appreciate it.
I agree that I will need diodes, but let me rephrase the question:
Will both generators be charging the bank at the same time? In other words,
if one generator is putting out 20 amps at 14 volts, and the other is
putting out 10 amps at 14 volts, does that mean that the batteries will
"see" 30 amps at 14 volts? Will the batteries "see" only 20 amps? Only 10
amps? What happens when 1 generator is putting out 20 amps at 14 volts,
while the other is putting out 20 amps at 13.9 volts?

Mark

"Rick Cortese" wrote in message
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Mark Newcomb wrote:
I have a question that I would appreciate an answer to from anyone who
has a clue.

My question is this: can you have 2 generators (or alternators) charging
the same battery bank at the same time? For example, if I have 2 wind
generators will they both charge my house bank simultaneously? Or, can
only one generator/alternator be in use at one time?

IMO: Could cause problems. It would be safer if you put at least one
blocking diode or rectifier in the circuit. Maybe a selenium rectifiers
that is rated at current qs to handle the generators output like those
used in motorcycles.