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Topic: Generator is working

Posted By: Brian Jasper co. Ia
Subject: Generator is working
Date Posted: 14 May 2011 at 9:47pm

Got it all back together and we have charge. I noticed I have some voltage drop. I measured 14.2 on the A term of the generator and 13.8 at the batteries. I've never bothered to check voltage drop on any generator regulator. Is it normal for there to be much drop across the cutout relay? I'm thinking no. I know I have several other connections to check, just thought I'd ask.

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Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 15 May 2011 at 1:11pm

There's voltage drop in the regulator/cutout and in the wires. And the battery voltage will rise as its charged, reducing the current.

Gerald J.