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kengstad(at)orclinic.com
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 Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:59 am Post subject: Alternators |
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As a electrical dunce I've got what is probably a simple question. What is the advantage of buying a an alternator, alternator controller, overvoltage protection and wiring it up as opposed to a "self contained" unit. For example one made by Planepower. On the face of it this would seem simpler?
Kai
From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert L. Nuckolls, III [nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 7:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Tiny solder tab
At 07:53 AM 6/29/2011, you wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks Bob and Chris.
Yes, I reckon the wires are about 16 AWG and the current draw is said to be about 3.15A for the landing light part of the new AveoMaxx 6-in-1. |
Okay, you can drop the wire to 22AWG and make the job
MUCH easier. To have come from the factory with such
fat wire is mystifying . . .
| Quote: | | I would return it for repair under warranty, but Aveo voided that because I removed three screws holding the front lens in place. I was trying to look for an obvious fault and also see how the 'beam angle adjustment' works, but there is none. After exiting the body, the wires are soldered to the control circuit board, which is embedded in epoxy. I'll put some thought into how to heat the board as Chris suggested and give it a go. Mouser Electronics sell the LEDS for about $50 each if I screw it up. |
Okay, you've not bounded your risks. $50 + time to
do the experiment is not the upper limit . . .
if you 'screw it up' it may be because you don't
have the tools and techniques which the factory does
have. An out-of-warranty repair might be cheaper
than a new LED assy and the risks for lack of
tools and process go to zero.
I'd sure talk to the factory first . . . and ask
them, "why 16AWG lead wires?" in a 5A or less
circuit.
Bob . . . [quote]
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 9:41 am Post subject: Alternators |
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At 11:53 AM 6/29/2011, you wrote:
| Quote: | | As a electrical dunce I've got what is probably a simple question. What is the advantage of buying a an alternator, alternator controller, overvoltage protection and wiring it up as opposed to a "self contained" unit. For example one made by Planepower. On the face of it this would seem simpler? |
It is.
The legacy components approach pre-dates all-in-one
by 70 years or so. The B&C LR-series regulators
include active notification of LOW VOLTAGE which
is generally not included in the all-in-one
products and should be part of your planning.
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