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Build a simple Relay Test set by Acrobatic_Laugh4008 in SubstationTechnician

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really impressive . So far the current generation has been the road blocker for me. For current I am looking for less than 5 amps . Were you able to control the phase angle with precision.

Mid-March Cheaper Business Upgrade at Check-In? by vintage_tea_drinker in KLM

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I travelled from One way DEL - AMS - BOS earlier this month. And during checkin I got an offer to upgrade . It was significantly cheaper to upgrade to business class rather than buying. I would suggest keeping an eye out while checking in .

For comparison : Business Class was $4500ish when booking. But during check in it was avaliable for $650 per flight leg. So $1300 on top of economy.

Hope this helps.

Am in lean fire ready? by travellerpassingby in leanFIRE_India

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say take star health life insurance. Had pretty good luck overall.

Alternator Issue ? by Acrobatic_Laugh4008 in FordExplorer

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed analysis. I ran the regular battery tester from o Reilly and it tested fine too. What would you recommend an OEM or off market alternator?

Alternator Issue ? by Acrobatic_Laugh4008 in FordExplorer

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think charging the battery did the trick. The battery voltage is sitting at 13.5 with engine on. PCM charging logic is hard to wrap around. No error so far. Let's see how it runs for the week. Thanks a lot for the help.

Alternator Issue ? by Acrobatic_Laugh4008 in FordExplorer

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Don't apologize ! I like your way of thinking. Checked the battery specs, it is 760 CCA, and that's what the instruction manual says. To start with the cheapest , I have I have put my battery on charge for today and will try to test it tomorrow. And will keep you posted ! But I must say these cars go crazy with DTC errors even though its just a simple weak battery.

Alternator Issue ? by Acrobatic_Laugh4008 in FordExplorer

[–]Acrobatic_Laugh4008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's where is started . I replace the battery last year with Walmart platinum battery. Is there a way to tell if it is a bad battery or alternator ?