whazoo84 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Posted November 18, 2016 I've had a DB Electrical HO alternator for about 3 years, and I have to say for being a bargain brand they're alright. Anyone else have some input? I have one on my work truck to power the plow pump's motor as the stock alternator couldn't do it. It puts out a max of 110A, but it's high output at idle for applications like this. I have to say, it regulates between 13.7-14.5 (it's self exciting[charging]). It holds 14V even usually, goes up to 14.5 after idling or normal use with loads no bigger than the headlights, goes down to 13.7 when under the 40A load plus headlights (which is about 60A max idling load as it claims) and not any lower. Lights dimming isn't a problem here, it's running on a Diehard 1000CCA AGM battery that I stole out of a retired Jeep that I put 375K miles on. IMO they're not bad, anyone else think differently/agree?
IH8PunkRok Posted November 18, 2016 Report Posted November 18, 2016 Had one on my mustang a few years ago. After the second time it shorted out on me I was done with that company Yeah they are cheap, there is a reason for it -Matt2005 Dodge Magnum RTJVC KD-AVX1 2 PPI S580.2 Obsidian Audio ST1 Horn Tweeters PRV 8MB450s Audio Legion 3500.1D 2 RE MT 18s 360 ah LiFePO4 BatterySHCA 2/0 155.2 @ 29 hzKicker CVR 15's buildDD 3512e buildMini T-Line Build(6) 8s BuildNightshade 15s Wall BuildMagnum AB XFL 12s BuildNewest Magnum Build
whazoo84 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Posted November 19, 2016 Had one on my mustang a few years ago. After the second time it shorted out on me I was done with that company Yeah they are cheap, there is a reason for it Yeah I know they were cheap, just wanted to know if they were worth using or not. I got a quote from Singer and am getting a proper 400A max alternator for my setup.
audiofanaticz Posted November 19, 2016 Report Posted November 19, 2016 A 60 amp load shouldn't really make voltage drop, that makes me think the alternator is not performing up to what its rated at.
whazoo84 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Posted November 20, 2016 A 60 amp load shouldn't really make voltage drop, that makes me think the alternator is not performing up to what its rated at. The alternator drops from 14.3 to 13.5. It's running within spec and I don't have enough fucks to give considering it's max amperage is rated at 105A at 1200RPM. The stock alternator on the truck could only put out 40A max on a good day (it's a 1967 Nissan Patrol with a plow mounted to it) so this was a major upgrade. I paid 70$ for the bitch free shipping with chrome plating so I could care less if the voltage drops a small bit. It's not like my 400A alternator going on my Buick that's 730$, I'd fucking die if that thing did that under a 60A load.
Kyblack76 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Posted November 20, 2016 What 400 amp alt is that? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
bigirb2002 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 probably us alts. he the only one i seen with a alt claimed to do 400+ amps
whazoo84 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Posted November 21, 2016 What 400 amp alt is that? probably us alts. he the only one i seen with a alt claimed to do 400+ amps Believe it or not, it's a Denso from Singer Alternators. Bolt in ready to go.
audiofanaticz Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 probably us alts. he the only one i seen with a alt claimed to do 400+ amps Odd, each of my DC Power alts do that kind of amperage.
magillaru Posted November 21, 2016 Report Posted November 21, 2016 A bench test clamping near 400 is not the same as claiming it's a 400 amp alt. Singer doesn't sell "400 amp" alts but they will bench test every bit close to that. Singer Alternators Team Asshole #anothershittysingerbuild
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