My 440 eats voltage regulators. I finally keep 2 spares on me all the time,thank god they have lifetime warranties. Anyway,this last regulator I put on keeps me at 15 volts verses the normal 14 volts. Will this hurt my wiring or fry something up??? Thanks for your input
It could burn bulbs out a little faster, or boil the battery, but most likely won't cause a fire.
You shouldn't be consuming relulators, somethings wrong. Not sure what though, sorry. I'll mull it over in my sleep...
Have a good ground on the regulator? What kind are you using(brand-solid state) I have good luck with solid state ones, I check brand tonight.
"relulators," I hope your going to sleep soon LOL HAHA
Mine is a Regitar sold by optimum engineered electronics part number 8030-302
67r/t4speeder Wrote:Have a good ground on the regulator? What kind are you using(brand-solid state) I have good luck with solid state ones, I check brand tonight.
"relulators," I hope your going to sleep soon LOL HAHA
LOL, no that was wide awake!!!
ws27 Wrote:LOL, no that was wide awake!!!
Haha I am glad you guys have a sense of humor I love it
Yea i have ran a ground straight from battery to regulator. I have been getting mine from O'riellys,I suppose they are solid state don't know for sure
Most solid-state regulators made to replace pre-69 models are designed to eliminate the flickering headlights and discharge at idle.... However, they are designed to work with low output alternators of the era (30 Amps or so). If you have upgraded your alternator to a later model putting out 60, 90 or 120 Amps, you have a problem.... The solid-state regulators I have encountered are only rated at about 50 or 60 Amps, as soon as you draw more than that, it will burn up.
Just a thought. Easy to check; The solid-state units should have input/output current ratings on the specs. The voltage is not the problem I suspect, the current is.
FRATZOG Wrote:Most solid-state regulators made to replace pre-69 models are designed to eliminate the flickering headlights and discharge at idle.... However, they are designed to work with low output alternators of the era (30 Amps or so). If you have upgraded your alternator to a later model putting out 60, 90 or 120 Amps, you have a problem.... The solid-state regulators I have encountered are only rated at about 50 or 60 Amps, as soon as you draw more than that, it will burn up.
Just a thought. Easy to check; The solid-state units should have input/output current ratings on the specs. The voltage is not the problem I suspect, the current is.
Good thought
I guess I could call Orielly's and see if they know,may be why I am burning them up