Thread: Can an Alternator power 2 wheelchair motors without a battery?
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Re: Can an Alternator power 2 wheelchair motors without a battery?
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Originally Posted by programCurtis View Post
My question is if I can run the motors with a 24 volt alternator
Does the alternator have a built-in rectifier and voltage regulator like automotive alternators in the '80s?

The voltages match, but what is the power output capability of the alternator and the batteries?