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rotorwrench · 10-10-2019, 12:11 PM

The only drawback with the 3 brush generator is that it can still only put out just a set amount of current no matter what the voltage is. It can put out no more than it can on 6-volt or 8-volt. Most folks that go the 12-volt route usually do so in order to operate more 12-volt accessories. The old 3 brush genny can't add more for more electrical stuff.

Folks that use the electronic voltage regulators will always make the generator last longer since it only puts out what the system needs at any given time. When the battery is charged, it's almost freewheeling.

10-10-2019, 12:11 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Generator Charging The only drawback with the 3 brush generator is that it can still only put out just a set amount of current no matter what the voltage is. It can put out no more than it can on 6-volt or 8-volt. Most folks that go the 12-volt route usually do so in order to operate more 12-volt accessories. The old 3 brush genny can't add more for more electrical stuff. Folks that use the electronic voltage regulators will always make the generator last longer since it only puts out what the system needs at any given time. When the battery is charged, it's almost freewheeling.