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Alternator
=== Alternator ===
Each engine (if there is more than one) will have a high-capacity dual-output alternator and multistage regulator, with separate charging circuits for the starter and house batteries. A backup manual switch and regulator are provided. The regulator must be suited to the type of battery: Flooded cells require an equalization charge after the main charge; whereas gel and AGM cells usually do not. Typical vendors are: [http://www.amplepower.com/ Ample Power [3], Balmar [4http://www.balmar.net/ Balmar], Ferris [5http://www.charternet.com/greatgear/hamiltonferris/ Ferris Power Products], Hehr [6http://www.hehrpowersystems.com/ Hehr Power Systems], [http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/ JackRabbit Marine [7], and SALT [8]http://www.salt-systems.com/ Sea Air Land Technologies, Inc.]
If the boat will be unattended for periods at least one engine must autostart on a schedule to keep the batteries charged.