real time dyno?

[David M Parrish]

> From:          Bruce Bowling <bowling at cebaf.gov>

> I always thought one could put an electrical load on the alternator, and
> see the RPM drop of the engine.  I do not know how much power an
> alternator sucks up, but I can tell a RPM drop whenever I turn
> on the headlights at idle.

200HP = 149kW. On a 12 volt alternator, that's 12,417 amps! With a 
120 volt alternator, it's only 1,242 amps.

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David Parrish
So. How many homes you want to light?