Mountain View 14 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C&S Property Services 24 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountain View 14 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Rob and Russ, thnx. Yes, the regulator is above the starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Hicks 128 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
