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Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

I'm thinking of buying either a 60 Amp alternator made by either Plane 

Power ($375 including internal regulator and OV from Van's) or  B&C 

($595 + $228 for regulator & OV = $823) for my RV-10.  The Plane Power 

price and simplicity are quite appealing.  I've heard good things about 

Plane Power, and have heard of only a single failure in the field.  B&C 

also has a very good reputation.  So I'm seeking experiences, both good 

and bad, from people who have put a few hours on a Plane Power (or B&C) 

alternator.



Thanks,



Tim Lewis



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GenGrumpy(at)aol.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

I can speak for Van's standard alternator in the kit - it stinks.

  

 I've had noise in it since day one, can't eliminate it with filters, it got worse a couple of flights ago, so now I should have a B&C on the door step tomorrow.

  

 My secondary alternator is also a B&C, and it has worked beautifully (with NO noise whatsoever).

  

 I talked at length with B&C about theirs, their longevity and, with help from my panel builder, I'm switching.

  

 Anyone want a 60amp standard Van's alternator cheap??

  

 grumpy

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 In a message dated 8/16/2007 7:29:33 PM Central Standard Time, Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu writes:

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I'm thinking of buying either a 60 Amp alternator made by either Plane 

Power ($375 including internal regulator and OV from Van's) or  B&C 

($595 + $228 for regulator & OV = $823) for my RV-10.  The Plane Power 

price and simplicity are quite appealing.  I've heard good things about 

Plane Power, and have heard of only a single failure in the field.  B&C 

also has a very good reputation.  So I'm seeking experiences, both good 

and bad, from people who have put a few hours on a Plane Power (or B&C) 

alternator.



Thanks,



Tim Lewis 	


 





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wcurtis(at)nerv10.com
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

The RV-10 firewall forward kit *use* to come with the Van's (Nippondenso) 60A alternator.  I can't remember who, but someone told me at OSH that they have replaced the Nippondenso 60A (ES ALTERNATOR 60A KIT) with the Plane Power 60 (ES ALTERNATOR DELUXE) in the Firewall Forward kits.  I elected to upgrade to the PP unit for the additional $100.  Can anyone receiving the Firewall Forward Kit recently confirm this?



William

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scottmschmidt(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:25 am Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

All I can say is that most people at our airport have had such bad experiences with the standard Van's alternator that they all use B&C now.  

 I haven't heard of the Plane Power system though.  May work just fine. 

  

 I used B&C right from the start.  My starter is stock but if it every goes out I will replace with B&C.  They really do a great job and are easy to work with.  

 

 We won't be coming to the homecoming either this weekend.  We tried to fit it in and would love to see the Spruce Goose just down the road.  This weekend I will be rotating tires, replacing brake pads and replacing my wing strobes (they both went out and I cannot figure it out).  Hope you all have a great time.  

  

Scott Schmidt

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VHMUM(at)bigpond.com
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:47 pm Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

William I deleted the Vans Alt from F/  forward kit and got Aerosport to put 

on a plane power alt. I got my FF kit a year ago.



Chris

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elhershb(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

Last week I ordered my FWF kit from the list provided from Van's. This list shows part: ES Alternator Deluxe (60A kit w/OV protection). This is in the 2007 Accessories Catalog from Van's on page 10. The description states that it is the "Plane Power" alternator.

  

 Ed (40430)

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From: "Chris and Susie McGough" <VHMUM(at)bigpond.com> 



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 William I deleted the Vans Alt from F/ forward kit and got Aerosport to put 

 on a plane power alt. I got my FF kit a year ago. 

 

 Chris 

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wcurtis(at)nerv10.com
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:01 am Post subject: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&C alter

That confirms it--the Plane Power 60A DELUXE alternator is now standard in the FWF kit.  Either enough people were excluding or upgrading so they are just including it now.  This was not the case with my kit purchsed in May '07.



William

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zackrv8

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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:09 am Post subject: Re: Seeking good and bad experiences with Plane Power, B&

Also, in regards to the FWF kit, I recieved a Niagra Oil Cooler (SCT'ed) in my FWF kit instead of the Positech or other brands that Van's was shipping.  I guess Van's realized that there could/might be a an oil temp issue.



Zack

 	  wcurtis(at)nerv10.com wrote: 	
		  That confirms it--the Plane Power 60A DELUXE alternator is now standard in the FWF kit.  Either enough people were excluding or upgrading so they are just including it now.  This was not the case with my kit purchsed in May '07.



William

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