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Do you have a voltage regulator (either internal or external)? That's
probably where I would look based on everything you pointed out. Very "rule of thumb", volts times amps equals watts... "JFLEISC" wrote in message ... I don't know very much about light aircraft electrical systems, but they are very similar to automobile systems, which I do know something about. Well Bill, I appreciate the advice, however I also know a bit about cars having been a NAISE certified auto mechanic for over 20 years. First rule of auto mechanics is listen to the customer's complaint. I said the generator breaker was tripping. The landing light breaker is fine and never trips. The give away here is that (with the fully charged battery, as you surmised) the landing light does not go out. Neither of them do. In fact more lights come on, namely the 'no charging' light. Think about that one for a minute. Breaker pops, landing lights still on...aka landing light circuit working. One thing I'm not is an electrical engineer. How does it work?...something like if the draw (wattage) is the same and the voltage drops, the current goes up?...or I've got it backwards or upside down or inside out etc? :-) Jim |
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Do you have a voltage regulator (either internal or external)? That's
probably where I would look based on everything you pointed out. Oh yes, it definately has a voltage regulator. A BIG heavy one. (I never saw a 'generator' with an internal regulator. Wish I could afford the alternator STC). Admittedly its been some time since I worked on 'generator' voltage regulator circuits. Any suggestions on what to look for? Are Delco Remy aircraft regulators the same as the automotive versions for 1/3 the price? Jim |
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I'm afraid I'm at the end of the line on this one; this is where I'd usually
just head to the NAPA store and buy something! But your Delco comment reminded me of something... Years ago I needed some 1/4" plastic tubing for something, so I went down to my local "seal and gasket" place. I told the clerk what I needed, and he asked me if I wanted "medical grade", "aircraft grade", or "industrial grade". I asked him what the difference was between the various grades, and he told me the "medical grade" was $1.20/ft, the "aircraft grade" was $1.10/ft, and the "industrial grade" was $1.00/ft. I asked him what the actual difference was. He told me to lean across the counter and he showed me the spool. It had three different part numbers on it. The clerk told me that it was all "medical grade"; they just charged different prices based on what grade you asked for! But I would recommend a bit more investigation before you bolt up the Delco! "JFLEISC" wrote in message ... Do you have a voltage regulator (either internal or external)? That's probably where I would look based on everything you pointed out. Oh yes, it definately has a voltage regulator. A BIG heavy one. (I never saw a 'generator' with an internal regulator. Wish I could afford the alternator STC). Admittedly its been some time since I worked on 'generator' voltage regulator circuits. Any suggestions on what to look for? Are Delco Remy aircraft regulators the same as the automotive versions for 1/3 the price? Jim |
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I asked him what the difference was between the various grades, and he told
me the "medical grade" was $1.20/ft, the "aircraft grade" was $1.10/ft, and the "industrial grade" was $1.00/ft. I asked him what the actual difference was. He told me to lean across the counter and he showed me the spool. It had three different part numbers on it. The clerk told me that it was all "medical grade"; they just charged different prices based on what grade you asked for! I absolutly believe that! |
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On Mon, 03 May 2004 19:53:04 -0500, Bill Denton wrote:
I asked him what the difference was between the various grades, and he told me the "medical grade" was $1.20/ft, the "aircraft grade" was $1.10/ft, and the "industrial grade" was $1.00/ft. I asked him what the actual difference was. He told me to lean across the counter and he showed me the spool. It had three different part numbers on it. The clerk told me that it was all "medical grade"; they just charged different prices based on what grade you asked for! Personally, I'm amazed that the "medical grade" was cheaper than the "aircraft grade". Guess they were stilling working out their price structure. ![]() |
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