Focus alternator to battery output

[Dave Baker]

Just curious seeing as there's no ammeter on my Focus what's the maximum
charge rate the alternator will chuck at a flattish battery so I can
calculate the likely recharge time/distance.

Normally it's not recommended to use more than about 10% of the Ah rating so
5 amps in my case but maybe the smart charge system built in goes beyond
that.
--
Dave Baker

[Tim..]

"Dave Baker" <Null@null.com> wrote in message
news:juu3vd$o2m$1@news.datemas.de...
> Just curious seeing as there's no ammeter on my Focus what's the maximum
> charge rate the alternator will chuck at a flattish battery so I can
> calculate the likely recharge time/distance.
>
> Normally it's not recommended to use more than about 10% of the Ah rating
> so 5 amps in my case but maybe the smart charge system built in goes
> beyond that.
> --
> Dave Baker

I have a feeling that the alt's on petrol engined with a/c are 100amp.

As Chris said, the S/Charge system will run up to nearly 18v when the
battery is very cold.