The consensus seems to be that turning off the key did not kill my alternator and it was just a coincidence that the problem showed up shortly after turning off the switch. I have no way of disconnecting my batteries from the alternator. I guess it just "died". Thanks for all your collective wisdom.
Gary S/V Kaylarah ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 11:12 AM, Jim Watts via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I shut off the ignition all the time, have done for years...makes less > beeper noise when I actually turn off the motor, but it is always at idle > and never with a big load on the alt. I did install a Perko battery switch > that has an alternator field disconnect in it so that if the battery switch > gets turned off it doesn't fry the alternator, but that really should have > nothing to do with the ignition switch. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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