You will blow the rectifiers as soon as you exceed 90A or 120A with the
engine running.  Better to use a deep cycle battery off the system.

TEMiller

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Marshall" <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:55 AM
Subject: Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?

> Just as the subject says... can I, or rather, what is the harm in using
the
> Vanagon's electrical system to do emergency field repairs?  I am talking
> about using jumper cables and a coat hanger to fix something in the back
> country.
> David Marshall
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