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"Shouldn't" and "can't" are different things. I can power a couple of radios with far less than a full generator.
by RhysU 4y ago
"Shouldn't" and "can't" are different things.
I can power a couple of radios with far less than a full generator.
- the_mar 4y agowhat if i told you, you still need to charge ur fire truck
- RhysU 4y agoAlternators won't do it?
- catiopatio 4y agoThe (very large) alternator will power the onboard electrical systems and charge the chassis/equipment batteries while the engine is running. When sitting in a truck bay, there’s a shore line providing mains power to keep everything charged — we’re generally talking a 10-16A draw. That’s easily met with a small generator, as opposed to the insane power draw a full EV battery would require.
- dan000892 4y agoThe fire apparatus I’ve worked on have a 120V inlet called a shoreline to keep equipment (MDT, radios, cardiac monitor, portable suction, and Lucas battery chargers, interior lighting, etc) operational at station without draining the battery.
- jtbayly 4y agoAnd you need a giant generator to charge any large vehicle in a reasonable amount of time, not just a generator that can keep the electricity on in the building.