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06-11-2017, 07:39 PM | #1 |
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Voltage regulator
I google searched Fun Projects Model a regulator and find it interesting but was unable to get any response as to cost, further details etc. Anyone know of a vendor or link for more information?
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06-11-2017, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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06-12-2017, 06:15 AM | #3 | |
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06-12-2017, 06:47 AM | #4 |
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I've had one of his regulators for nine years and 11k miles. works great! follow the directions
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06-12-2017, 06:49 AM | #5 |
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I've had one of his regulators for nine years and 11k miles, works well, no problems.
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06-12-2017, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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06-12-2017, 07:37 AM | #7 |
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I have not had the same experience as john ct. The fun regulator works fine as long as you don't make the mistake of polarizing the generator because it blows the regulator somehow. This happened to me after several years of use and i cannot get a response from the fun organization to see how to get it fixed or to fix it myself. I have been using tom wesenburg's (sp) voltage regulator that is mounted inside the generator and seems more bullet proof. I believe they cost about the same in the 80-90 dollar region. Jack
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06-12-2017, 12:20 PM | #8 |
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I've had one for a couple years - I like it and it works. It shunts the field to ground to cease output, so you cannot connect the battery to the opposite side of the regulator to polarize the generator (establish residual magnetism of correct polarity). Instructions say to disconnect it of course to do this.
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06-12-2017, 12:48 PM | #9 |
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I use Tom Wesenberg"s and love it 5 yrs no prob.
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06-12-2017, 10:15 PM | #10 | |
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06-13-2017, 08:33 AM | #11 |
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eagle, I am not trying to blame anyone for my mistakes but time had passed and instructions lost, so when I had my generator rebuilt I thought I had to polarize. Meanwhile John Reagon has contacted me and it sounds like good service is available, most Model A venders are of this quality and I am grateful. Jack
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06-13-2017, 09:33 AM | #13 |
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I sure seems like in this day and age of electronics, the maker of the voltage regulator would add something that would prevent the regulator from being ruined if the generator terminals are shorted. This is such a common thing to do on model A's (polarize the system) it seems like Fun Projects would add something to prevent the regulator from being messed up if shorted. Just my take.
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06-13-2017, 10:47 AM | #14 |
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Have had a Fun Projects Model A voltage regulator for 10 years with no problems. It kept my same battery going for the same 10 years and both are still working fine. Mr. Regan told me if it ever quit working, send it back to him because it can be repaired.
I also do about 50% night driving ..... voltage regulators do not need the recommended night/day generator charging adjustments like for that recommended for cut-outs to avoid overcharging a battery or losing battery fluid with overcharging battery fluid boiling. Installation instructions are plain, simple, and easy to follow; however, if one ever loses his/her Fun voltage regulator instructions, one can download same from the Fun website. Have absolutely no doubts Mr. Tom W.'s regulator also works extremely well after so many positive review reports and no complaints from Model A owners. Last edited by H. L. Chauvin; 06-13-2017 at 10:49 AM. Reason: typo |
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