How do I hook up a alternator to a plain battery?

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If i hook up a 12v car battery to a car alternator that is driven by a 12v (1/2 horsepower) electic motor...?

then theoretically speaking....once the motor starts (by way of the 12v car battery) running the alternator (by way of pulley/belt)....then the alternator will keep the battery ...show more

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a1/2 hp motor will not pull enough to turn the alt. it'll take all a 1 1/2 hp can do to try. the amp...

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Will i need a new battery or alternator to hook up a 1200 watt amplifier in my car?

i need to know if i will need a new alternator or better battery to hook up a 1200 watt amp in my car also if i can hook up 1400 watts

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The best answer you can get at this point is a guess. W/o knowing what car you have and determining...

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Do You need the alternator to hook up a rear battery?

i just bought a $200 battery but i don't know how to hook it up in the trunk, and i don't want it to put a strain on my alternator

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well considering your car has an alternator already the only thing you can do is wire your new battery...

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Do i have to add an extra battery and an alternator to my 95Buick riviera if i want to hook up an amp wit subs?

some one told me i would have to add a extra battery and a stronger Alternator for the car or else i will mess up the electrical system..

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Forget the 2nd battery unless you have a high output alternator. A 1300 watt RMS amp is pushing a stock...

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I have to ask, did dropping the alt cause damage to it in any way? If so there's the problem. Try this...

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Can I hook up up a 820 watt amp to a 96 cavalier without causing damage to the battery or alternator ?

hooking up one 500 watt 15 inch audiobahn subwoofer to amp Got new battery just in case

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that one amp is only going to pull 25 to 30 amps at most, you will be fine, even if you add one more...

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wires are crossed or you have a short in the wiring from the alternator to the battery.

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You can hook up the car battery charger to the car.

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I have a 94 Toyota corolla 1.6 ,I bought new battery and alternator and it does not have the radio hook on.but my car keeps draining battery?

I took off aftermarket alarm thinking it would the problem. It stay the same.took off the radio thinking it might be put direct but no it still does the same ..so now before I go the ...show more

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Dsinferno is right on, trace the leakage by disconnecting the various circuits. It can be a leakage...

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If I recall correctly, there are 2 wires that go to a plug and one that goes to the Field terminal....

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