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Sep 17, 2009 | 05:32 PM

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MadogLlewellyn

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Dual or Single?

I'm wondering about adding another altonator for additional electrical power.... I'm planing on using a welding unit and was wondering if it would be better to do this or just use generator?

I like the idea of the dual alt.'s cuz it would make the electrical system have plenty of power but don't know if its a easy upgrade.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

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Sep 17, 2009 | 05:52 PM

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Izzy351

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Dude, a welder sucks A LOT of power. Better off with a genny....

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Sep 17, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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Another vote for the generator, run that instead of your truck, if i,m getting this right.

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Sep 17, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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Do NOT use your truck's electrical system to supply current for welding.

You'll be a very sorry welder.

Use the truck to haul the generator around instead....

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Sep 17, 2009 | 08:32 PM

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We have alot of superduty service trucks and we all use generator powered welders.

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Sep 17, 2009 | 08:45 PM

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MadogLlewellyn

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Sounds good... plus makes more sense....

Thanks all!

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