In the simplest of terms, an AC generator supplies power directly to a 120-volt circuit to run AC accessories throughout a boat, as well as charge the boat’s batteries (through an AC-to-DC charger).
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AC power - alternating current generation - explained
What is AC power? What is an alternating current? How is an alternating current generated? Alternating currents are exactly what they sound like. A flow of electrons that changes direction - an ...
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