 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
jay(at)horriblehyde.com
Guest
|
 Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:57 am Post subject: Generator Regulators |
 |
|
Does anyone know of another company, besides Zeftronics, that manufactures or supplies generator regulators? Whilst Zeftronics seems to have the lead in supplying many different regulators their service is really bad, taking more than three days to respond to emails, and then not responding properly.
Its taken me almost two weeks now just to get the correct information from them and I fear that it will take the same amount of time to place an order, by which time delivery will take as long because of the time of year….
Jay
South Africa
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Kellym
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:23 am Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
Well, their generator regulator is top notch. You do not need to
purchase from Zeftronics directly. In fact you will get a better price
from Chief Aircraft or Sacramento Skyranch. The regulator came with full
documentation, items that needed checking prior to installation so that
you don't "smoke" the regulator with a defect in electrical system. I've
had mine installed for over 10 years and 700 hours flight time with no
issues. I believe B&C Electrics also offers a good solid state
regulator. I would never go back to a mechanical regulator.
On 12/13/2011 2:52 AM, Jay Hyde wrote:
| Quote: |
Does anyone know of another company, besides Zeftronics, that
manufactures or supplies generator regulators? Whilst Zeftronics seems
to have the lead in supplying many different regulators their service
is really bad, taking more than three days to respond to emails, and
then not responding properly.
Its taken me almost two weeks now just to get the correct information
from them and I fear that it will take the same amount of time to
place an order, by which time delivery will take as long because of
the time of year….
Jay
South Africa
*
*
|
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
_________________
Kelly McMullen
A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor # 5286
KCHD |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:19 am Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
At 08:19 AM 12/13/2011, you wrote:
| Quote: |
Well, their generator regulator is top notch. You do not need to
purchase from Zeftronics directly. In fact you will get a better
price from Chief Aircraft or Sacramento Skyranch. The regulator came
with full documentation, items that needed checking prior to
installation so that you don't "smoke" the regulator with a defect
in electrical system. I've had mine installed for over 10 years and
700 hours flight time with no issues. I believe B&C Electrics also
offers a good solid state regulator. I would never go back to a
mechanical regulator.
|
The regulators offered by B&C are not suited to
service with generators. Alternators are inherently
current limited and do not require reverse current
cutouts. Generators are nothing more than parallel
wound motors that deliver energy into the system
if you spin them fast enough that 'counter-emf' exceeds
system voltage. Their regulation dynamics is different
too.
Modern micro-electronics would make it much easier
to build a generator controller . . . it would simply
be a scaled down version of those devices found on
Beechjets and Hawkers.
But the market is pretty limited. Right now, Zeftronics
is the only game in town that I'm aware of.
Bob . . .
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dee.whittington(at)gmail.
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 7:20 am Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
I too can vouch for the quality of Zeftronics products. When I was the maintenance manager for a four Cessna flying club I switched all of them to Zeftronics units. And, yes, a number of the aircraft parts houses stock their products.
Also I would not hesitate calling Femi Ibitayo, the owner of the company at 800-362-8985. Back in the day I met him at Oshkosh and spoke to him several times after that but not recently.
Dee
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 13, 2011, at 9:19 AM, Kelly McMullen <kellym(at)aviating.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
Well, their generator regulator is top notch. You do not need to purchase from Zeftronics directly. In fact you will get a better price from Chief Aircraft or Sacramento Skyranch. The regulator came with full documentation, items that needed checking prior to installation so that you don't "smoke" the regulator with a defect in electrical system. I've had mine installed for over 10 years and 700 hours flight time with no issues. I believe B&C Electrics also offers a good solid state regulator. I would never go back to a mechanical regulator.
On 12/13/2011 2:52 AM, Jay Hyde wrote:
>
> Does anyone know of another company, besides Zeftronics, that manufactures or supplies generator regulators? Whilst Zeftronics seems to have the lead in supplying many different regulators their service is really bad, taking more than three days to respond to emails, and then not responding properly.
>
> Its taken me almost two weeks now just to get the correct information from them and I fear that it will take the same amount of time to place an order, by which time delivery will take as long because of the time of year….
>
> Jay
>
> South Africa
>
> *
>
>
> *
|
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
skywagon
Joined: 11 Feb 2006
Posts: 184
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
Jay,
Is it a generator or an alternator regulator you need...? I don't know about the older generators but, if you have an alternator, it is a Ford product. Last time I needed one, I went to a Ford truck or marine business and bought the Ford heavy duty regulator. It was less than $30 US. Same or better than the so called approved units.... Could be the same for the older generators too...
D
[quote] ---
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
skywagon
Joined: 11 Feb 2006
Posts: 184
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:29 pm Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
Jay,
I stumbled on this answer. For some reason, I thought you were discussing a Cessna based question. Best to delete my answer due to my brain fart.....
D
[quote] ---
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jay(at)horriblehyde.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
Thanks anyway David and all who answered. I have had replies from Zeftronics, but they take 2-3 days to reply and then it goes to 3-4 days because of the time difference between here and the US so its most frustrating…
But I do have an answer now although it has now taken 2 weeks to get to this point!
Jay
From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of David Lloyd
Sent: 14 December 2011 02:25 AM
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Generator Regulators
Jay,
I stumbled on this answer. For some reason, I thought you were discussing a Cessna based question. Best to delete my answer due to my brain fart.....
D
[quote]
---
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Kellym
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1705
Location: Sun Lakes AZ
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:01 am Post subject: Generator Regulators |
|
|
I find email to many companies to be a notoriously poor way to communicate. Some have on-line chat that works while they don't answer their email, etc. etc. I think email as a medium to business has been seriously compromised by the avalanche of spam. I find all too often I have to either use instant chat (which I'm not very fond of) or call them on the phone...don't know issue with Zeftronics, but have found that with other companies.
On 12/14/2011 12:14 AM, Jay Hyde wrote: [quote] v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} <![endif]--> <![endif]--> <![endif]-->
Thanks anyway David and all who answered. I have had replies from Zeftronics, but they take 2-3 days to reply and then it goes to 3-4 days because of the time difference between here and the US so its most frustrating…
But I do have an answer now although it has now taken 2 weeks to get to this point!
Jay
From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-aeroelectric-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of David Lloyd
Sent: 14 December 2011 02:25 AM
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com (aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com)
Subject: Re: Generator Regulators
Jay,
I stumbled on this answer. For some reason, I thought you were discussing a Cessna based question. Best to delete my answer due to my brain fart.....
D
| Quote: |
----- Original Message -----
From: David Lloyd (skywagon(at)charter.net)
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com (aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: Generator Regulators
Jay,
Is it a generator or an alternator regulator you need...? I don't know about the older generators but, if you have an alternator, it is a Ford product. Last time I needed one, I went to a Ford truck or marine business and bought the Ford heavy duty regulator. It was less than $30 US. Same or better than the so called approved units.... Could be the same for the older generators too...
D
| Quote: |
----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Hyde (jay(at)horriblehyde.com)
To: aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com (aeroelectric-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:52 AM
Subject: Generator Regulators
Does anyone know of another company, besides Zeftronics, that manufactures or supplies generator regulators? Whilst Zeftronics seems to have the lead in supplying many different regulators their service is really bad, taking more than three days to respond to emails, and then not responding properly.
Its taken me almost two weeks now just to get the correct information from them and I fear that it will take the same amount of time to place an order, by which time delivery will take as long because of the time of year….
Jay
South Africa
|
0 1 2 3 4 5 |
6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 [b]
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
_________________
Kelly McMullen
A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor # 5286
KCHD |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
