In this article, we will discuss the amount of amps an alternator can put out. Many people do not realize the importance of alternators in vehicles. Alternators are responsible for charging the battery and powering the electrical system of the vehicle while the engine is running.
One YouTuber, Mr. Electron, has modified his tachometer to be rechargeable instead of relying on two AAA batteries. The laser pointer in the tachometer drains the batteries quickly, but Mr. Electron solved this problem by using two 2000mAh lithium-ion batteries.
However, the main focus of his video is on a motor alternator set he has constructed. He shows the backside of the car alternator, and points out the small and thin red and blue wires that are used to excite the rotor winding of the car alternator with a 12-volt battery. He also shows a custom-made three-phase rectifier that he created after the original rectifier broke.
Mr. Electron then demonstrates how he connects the 12-volt UPS battery and jumper cables to the rotor winding terminals of the alternator. He explains that full output of the car alternator will appear on the two terminals, red and black.
While Mr. Electron does not give an exact number of amps that the alternator is putting out in his video, it is important to note that the amount of amps an alternator can put out varies depending on the make and model of the vehicle. However, it is generally accepted that most alternators can produce between 50 to 120 amps.
In conclusion, alternators are essential components in vehicles as they are responsible for powering the electrical system and charging the battery while the engine is running. The amount of amps an alternator can put out varies depending on the make and model of the vehicle, but it is generally accepted that most alternators can produce between 50 to 120 amps.