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WATCH NOW: Batteries and Alternators

Didn't get the chance to see yesterday's livestream? Watch it here today.

Tomorrow's Technician Staff
By Tomorrow's Technician Staff
Tomorrow’s Tech (TT) delivers technical information for servicing today’s vehicles to more than 40,000 automotive students enrolled in more than 1,100 technical and vocational schools across the country.
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When students first deal with a battery or alternator replacement, they can be overwhelmed with numbers. Amps, volts and watts can be challenging when diagnosing a no-charge or no-start condition. In a one-hour LiveStream, experts from Summit Racing and Tomorrow’s Technician explained how the math and parts work together to start, charge and power a car or truck.

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Topics covered:

-Battery ratings for amps and reserve capacity.

-Alternator amp ratings.

-Calculating the correct size alternator for a project car.

-Battery and charging system sensors.

-System voltages for modern vehicles.

-How to properly connect accessories to a modern electrical system.

This livestream is sponsored by Summit Racing Equipment

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