16hp Charging Amps

[Mountain View]

I have a 16hp Vanguard v-twin belt drive, cold water unit. 4000psi, 4.5 gal. My question is: what is the likely charging circuit amperage? I've looked through various web sites, including Briggs and S but haven't been able to find out. I will more than likely be adding a hot box at some time and want to make sure things will be ok. This is probably a question Russ can answer. Thanks.

[aspen contractors]

Pete,
You should be fine. I had a Hydrotek with a 16hp and had a hot box hooked up to it. Never had a problem. Good luck with it...

[Russ Johnson]

Originally Posted by Mountain View

I have a 16hp Vanguard v-twin belt drive, cold water unit. 4000psi, 4.5 gal. My question is: what is the likely charging circuit amperage? I've looked through various web sites, including Briggs and S but haven't been able to find out. I will more than likely be adding a hot box at some time and want to make sure things will be ok. This is probably a question Russ can answer. Thanks.

With the regulator mounted just over the starter, your charge rate is 20 amps max.

[Mountain View]

Rob and Russ, thnx. Yes, the regulator is above the starter.

[Douglas Hicks]

I was told the amperage demand on my Delco was 18 amps with the burner on. That is a 2 amp cushion. I usually let my pw run for a while w/o the burner on to charge the battery.