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369PL

Joined: 08 Sep 2006
Posts: 20

Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: charging problem

I have a model 4 with a 582 rotax. My volt guage reads 12 to 16volts. In flight. the last time I flew it  after about 10 min it droped to 12volts and stayed their. I currently have the regulator/rectifier #264 870

I am wanting to upgrade to the KEY WEST POWER SUPPLY or the 

KUNTZLEMAN POWER SUPPLY. Has anyone had any experience with these options?  what are your recomendations?

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Mnflyer

Joined: 15 May 2006
Posts: 78

Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: charging problem

Hi when I had a 582 in my Kitfox  I changed it over to the Key west  regulator and it is an excellent product the voltage never varied after installing it and the battery was always charged.

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Joined: 19 Jul 2006
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: charging problem

That sounds like you may have a defective lighting coil in the engine  get

an AC meter an measure the output of the lighting coils before changing the

rectifier regulator.  If your battery isn't discharging fairly quickly on

the ground the rectifier may not be the problem.



Those things are grounded through the frame.  A good solid ground is

necessary to the operation of the regulator.  Take it off clean the frame

where it was mounted and the back of the regulator case with abrasive like

sandpaper and reinstall it for another trial.



Noel



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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:05 am Post subject: charging problem

I had a similar experience with the Rotax stock regulator/rectifier on my Mod 2/582. Also noticed that surface of the unit was bubbled as tho it had overheated. I replaced with the Key West, an easy job, and no problems since.



369PL <n3pupnc(at)aol.com> wrote:  [quote]--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "369PL" 



I have a model 4 with a 582 rotax. My volt guage reads 12 to 16volts. In flight. the last time I flew it after about 10 min it droped to 12volts and stayed their. I currently have the regulator/rectifier #264 870

I am wanting to upgrade to the KEY WEST POWER SUPPLY or the 

KUNTZLEMAN POWER SUPPLY. Has anyone had any experience with these options? what are your recomendations?





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