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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 197623" data-attributes="member: 4617">Thanks.  The size of the alternator/stator is not really an issue in my mind because start up current is different from operating current, always a bit more so to speak; however, the size of the alt/stator has to be considered at all times.  The primary issue I came to realize is where we tap into an electrical system to get power feeds.I try to make my musings about understanding and then applying it to the task at hand.  I'm certain there are more sagely people out there reading my comments.  I did get a chuckle out of your layman comment.  High school drop out I am, joined our Navy as a stoker, commissioned from the ranks half way through my 25 year career as a Marine Systems Officer (electrical was not my strong suit, had specialists to take care of this) - was sent back to college to upgrade my education.  I always thought the purpose of the education system was to impart knowledge, but better yet, to teach a person to read and make a thoughtful, educated and fairly correct determination of the material used/presented.  From what you have mentioned, I have achieved this aim.Cheers</blockquote>