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Alternator cooling

General building discussions, not model specific.
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mikeh
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Location: Australia

Alternator cooling

Post by mikeh » Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:57 am

Hi all,
We are about to upgrade our accessory case mounted alternator with a 40 amp B&C unit on our 0-320 Rebel. What are your thoughts on cooling it? Does it need a blast tube?
All comments appreciated.
Thanks, and Cheers from OZ.
Mike
Rebel 818

c120pilot
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Location: Kettle Falls, Washington

Re: Alternator cooling

Post by c120pilot » Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:50 pm

Mike,
Absolutely. They are generating electricity and heat so cooling is important.

Curtis
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mikeh
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Re: Alternator cooling

Post by mikeh » Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:36 pm

Hi Curtis,
Thanks for the comment.
Cheers
Mike

mikeh
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Re: Alternator cooling

Post by mikeh » Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:44 pm

Hi all,
Just to follow up. I asked B&C about this and they tell me this alternator has internal cooling fans and they don't recommend a blast tube...........One less job to do!
Cheers
Mike


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