Posted by K- Mo on June 11, 2008 at 19:24:27 from (65.169.189.2):
In Reply to: Re: 12 conversion posted by Ludwig on June 11, 2008 at 07:02:42:
I also had the opinion that converting to 12v was a coverup for other problems. Often that is true. I then considered how the tractor is used. I feel the greatest short coming to be the generator charging system. These tractors were built to go to the field 12-18 hours a day. In that environment, the 6-8 amp charge rate would return a full charge to the battery. However now, many of these tractors are started and driven across the yard. Restarted and driven back to the shed. Not nearly enough charge time for the battery to recover. If the battery is left in the shed with less than a full charge, the battery will begin to sulfate. An alternator will shoot 40-50 amps to the battery if it needs it and provide for a quick recovery and therefore minimizing battery sulfation. I won't explain sulfation because off the top of my head I don't remember the technical explaination. It amounts to a build-up on the plates that inhibits the battery's ability to accept a charge. I now believe that if you are not using your tractor in the field, a 12 volt alternator conversion may not be a bad idea. K-Mo
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