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Generator overvoltage
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 8:36 pm
by dave11allen
I am stumped and would appreciate some advice!, I have a Bolkow Junior with a new Battery, a freshly overhauled Generator and a Zeftronics voltage regulator (correctly flashed) but when started the voltage keeps rising through 17 volts. - Nothing too "tecky" please.
Re: Generator overvoltage
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:01 pm
by Alan Kilbride
Have you checked your voltmeter?
Re: Generator overvoltage
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:35 pm
by Peter Thompson
The Zeftronics regulator mounting MUST include a really solid, low resistance earth. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious
I have the same combination, also on a Bolkow and the voltage regulation is superb.
Re: Generator overvoltage
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:07 pm
by dave11allen
Peter, sorry to be so slow in getting back to you but all has been resolved. The problem lay in the switch as the field circuit was apparently earthing due to close contact with an adjacent CB.