Fewer moving parts means less friction, motion and resistance resulting in longer life
Brushless means contaminates that enter the alternator from the engine compartment cannot clog up brushes
Take a look at the advantage Delco Brushless Alternators can offer your fleet.
Improper sizing
The problem
Equipment and vehicle manufacturers supply alternators sized to the calculated electrical load requirements.
However, if electronics and electrical equipment is added, the load requirements change and can therefore make the original alternator inadequate.
What happens then?
An alternator that’s not big enough to meet electrical demand will be overloaded and made to work beyond its capability; ultimately resulting in its premature failure.
Something else to consider: If a vehicle’s full load prevents the alternator from keeping a full charge on the battery, then:
Battery life goes down. Even though the alternator is working harder to maintain the battery. It simply can’t keep up.
The electrical system in your vehicle will suffer potentially causing other systems to become inoperable.
A lot of times the automatic assumption when a charging system is not functioning is that the alternator is faulty.
This is usually not the case.
Here are some common charging system problems that will prevent your vehicle/equipment from operating properly:
Batteries are not fully charged. Alternators are not “battery chargers”, they are meant to maintain batteries. Always ensure your batteries are in good condition before assuming the alternator is not functioning. Test your batteries independently of the charging system.
Poor connections can be caused by corrosion or dirt. Ensure all cable connections are clean and secure.
Poor cables can also cause excess resistance. Ensure your cables are not corroded internally or have any breaks or frayed wire.
Poor ground to chassis can also create excess resistance. Ensure your chassis ground (if applicable) is clean and rust free.
All of the connections and cables between the alternator and batteries create resistance that can prevent your batteries from being maintained with the proper charge.
A well maintained charging system will ensure that the resistance is minimized through proper cables, connections, and ground.
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