[T2] alternator/regulator fault?

[Bob Perring]

Good info here
Thanx

Bob Perring -via- IPhone 
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> On May 14, 2017, at 09:59, MUTS <muts at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> First a story about arc-fault interrupters- we know about ground fault, but AFI are now required by code in many new bedrooms because people use space heaters, and the constant unplugging or eventual corrosion on the connectors makes a resistant pathway (due to corrosion or a loose outlet, loose outlet screws or push in connection)  that can heat up the wire, pit the plug, cause arcing,  and actually cause a fire. Replace any ill fitting wall connectors, and look at the plug on your heater- and any time the wire feels hot near the plug, be suspicious.  Don't unplug high amp appliances used often- better to have a switch before the power plug for safety. Good power strips have a switch, but add areas where corrosion can occur.  Never use the switch when appliance is ON. Switches also corrode and can cause arcing- a flickering light or sparks/noises in the switch is not good.
> 
> Corrosion/resistance is a bitch- why they use gold contacts in the Space station.  First rule on ANY battery connection- clean the posts/cable ends- and don't forget, if you used a clamp on connector, the wires bundled inside can also corrode within the clamp.  ANY connections not shiny but dark/coated should be made shiny; I have files and the tiniest Dremyl burr tip to even reach into our spade connectors hidden in the double relay connector.  When replacing spade connectors, corrosion can travel down the wire- strip it back an inch- is it shiny copper or dark brown on the bundled wires?
> Replace the wire or splay out the wires and give then a rub with sandpaper, splay in another direction and repeat until the wires are shiny.
> 
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