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09-29-2021, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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Adjustable voltage regulator?
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09-29-2021, 10:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: Adjustable voltage regulator?
Why do you want to adjust it if its OK. You will need a voltmeter to be able to do that correctly. Regards, Kevin.
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09-29-2021, 10:35 AM | #3 |
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Re: Adjustable voltage regulator?
I do not plan to touch it for now, but I would like to have some insight on the function. If everything the knob does is to adjust the output voltage for the battery (I shoud measure that on the BAT terminal for max charging voltage allowed fot the Optima, right?) , then it´s okay, I can bring voltmeter and adjust to suit my Optima.
I´m not even sure if it is adjusted properly at the moment as the car arrived yesterday, so I have to learn. Last edited by 181; 09-29-2021 at 10:45 AM. |
09-29-2021, 10:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Adjustable voltage regulator?
The voltage settiing for your optima battery would be the same as a normal lead acid battery. Is your car an original 6 volt system ?
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09-29-2021, 01:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Adjustable voltage regulator?
The aftermarket "adjustable" VRs were kind of a gimmick. Externally adjustable units can be damaged by folks that don't understand the feature. Due to this, most of the different units I've seen were problematic in operation so they end up on a dusty shelf somewhere. I would avoid using one myself but they may work as long as a person checks after each adjustment and checks the adjustment knob now and then. Vibration can also allow them to get out of adjustment and this is why I came to the conclusion that I did.
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09-29-2021, 03:58 PM | #6 |
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