Regulator output
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Was this under load, or open circuit. You'll find that most regulators need a load across them to pull the power through.dennis wrote:Anyone know what the output should be on the trickle charge side of a regulator,just tested mine and it is showing 4+ volts.
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the trickle charge output will be much lower as it's only half-wave rectified. Then depending on your meter it may make it look lower.
You really need a true RMS meter to get a meaningful reading on noisy supplies like that.
Plus, low rpm (tickover) will cause a further reduction.
You really need a true RMS meter to get a meaningful reading on noisy supplies like that.
Plus, low rpm (tickover) will cause a further reduction.
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Try fitting one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190462726857? ... EBIDX%3AIT
It shows a green LED when the battery is charging and a red LED when it is not charging. Simple. It is also a useful indicator that the ignition is switched on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190462726857? ... EBIDX%3AIT
It shows a green LED when the battery is charging and a red LED when it is not charging. Simple. It is also a useful indicator that the ignition is switched on.
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Is that a BGM AC/DC regulator?dennis wrote:Anyone know what the output should be on the trickle charge side of a regulator,just tested mine and it is showing 4+ volts.
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More like half of that. But like I say, you need a true rms meter as it's unlikely to be a pure sine wave.mick1 wrote:What should it be ?Donnie wrote:umm not on the trickle it wontmick1 wrote:if it's a 6v regulator I would expect 7v+ and a 12v would be 14+