Voltage regulator
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VixeM said:
I assume you mean instrument voltage stabaliser?
Cheers
Yes I mean a voltage stabilizer What type do I need and can I put the water and fuel gauge onCheers
1 stabilizer?
Will this one work for the AC gauges
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRIUMPH-TR4-TR4A-VOLTAGE-STA...
I have been told that this one is much more reliable than the "old" types like above
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SOLID-STATE-VOLTAGE-STABILIZ...
Edited by vixen on Monday 10th May 08:12
Hi,
I run a Tuscan with AC guages, it started off with a dynamo and I converted to an alternator. Since then I've completely re-wired it and, on stripping out the original wiring, found no instrument voltage stab. Therefore I conclude that you don't need one.
Having said all that, the AC guages are very picky about what sensors they will correctly operate with. Suggest you check with experts (gamekeeper, Ardian@, etc.) to ensure you have the right ones.
Phil.
I run a Tuscan with AC guages, it started off with a dynamo and I converted to an alternator. Since then I've completely re-wired it and, on stripping out the original wiring, found no instrument voltage stab. Therefore I conclude that you don't need one.
Having said all that, the AC guages are very picky about what sensors they will correctly operate with. Suggest you check with experts (gamekeeper, Ardian@, etc.) to ensure you have the right ones.
Phil.
In 'simply' terms the AC gauges sense from O volts and require matched senders (the Smiths run from the stabilised 10 volts and have their own matched senders).
Adrian@
Phil....were you able to retain the AC amp gauge within you new wiring set-up?
Adrian@
Phil....were you able to retain the AC amp gauge within you new wiring set-up?
Edited by Adrian@ on Monday 10th May 09:21
ATE399J said:
Hi,
I run a Tuscan with AC guages, it started off with a dynamo and I converted to an alternator. Since then I've completely re-wired it and, on stripping out the original wiring, found no instrument voltage stab. Therefore I conclude that you don't need one.
Having said all that, the AC guages are very picky about what sensors they will correctly operate with. Suggest you check with experts (gamekeeper, Ardian@, etc.) to ensure you have the right ones.
Phil.
Hi Phil,I run a Tuscan with AC guages, it started off with a dynamo and I converted to an alternator. Since then I've completely re-wired it and, on stripping out the original wiring, found no instrument voltage stab. Therefore I conclude that you don't need one.
Having said all that, the AC guages are very picky about what sensors they will correctly operate with. Suggest you check with experts (gamekeeper, Ardian@, etc.) to ensure you have the right ones.
Phil.
I do a complete rewiring on my Vixen. It has the original AC guages with an alternator.
I have also stripped out the original wiring loom and like you did not find a instrument voltage stabilizer. With the old loom all the guages worked correct. I have already the correct sensors. Before the restoration I run the Vixen for 8 years and all the guages worked fine.
I will leave out a voltage stab. in the new loom.
Thanks for the info!
Adrian, yes, I have a working AC ammeter. When I did the switch from dynamo to alternator it only measured discharge, not surprising since (as I remember) you connect the alternator directly to the battery.
On re-wiring I wired it up to work correctly - a long time ago now so don't ask me how!! - I seem to have lost a lot of brain cells since then.
Phil.
On re-wiring I wired it up to work correctly - a long time ago now so don't ask me how!! - I seem to have lost a lot of brain cells since then.
Phil.
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