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Bob, I appreciate the back story. As a newbie builder I also appreciate the knowledge and dedication that you have given the aviation community for so long. My challenge has been to find a balance be ...

Excellent point about the hot wire to the alternator. Any recommendations of how I can do that best?

What is the backup plan in case the avionics switch fails?
Why have an avionics switch?
How much leakage current flows though the 25 amps alternator when
everything is off? Is it enough to run the ...

I guess my reasoning for the few modifications to the z-12 are as follows.

Avionics bus powered by either ess or main bus for easy load shedding.
Stanby alternator left the on position in flight ...

Here's my general layout that I came up with. Soliciting opinions.

Thanks

How does this switch layout look to you guys for a z-13 system. Two 3 position locking switches next to each other. The first one is labeled Battery with the position of OFF/ESS/MAIN. The second switc ...

Bob, is is possible to change the switch configuration from off/bat/ bat+ pri alt , to off/batt/ batt +alt; then change the second switch to selecting either primary or secondary alternator? It would ...