3rd brush question

[Tom Walker]

Originally Posted by rheltzel

Two years ago, I installed one of Fun Project's voltage regulators that looks like a cut-out. You set the 3rd brush at max and it takes care of the rest. It has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend them. Here's a link to their website:

http://funprojects.com/products/5055r.aspx

With respect, with regard to the Fun Projects voltage regulator, the instructions state very clearly that you dont set the 3rd brush to max.

You start with fully charged battery, and the 3rd brush moved to lowest output position, run engine at max generator output revs, turn on all lights and other electrical draw, then move brush to higher output position until ammeter reads half to one amp.

If the ammeter ever reads over 20 amps, instructions say to reduce output of generator.

Having run mine now for six months, I reckon it will pay for itself in no time by increasing the life of my battery, and probably the generator.