[C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator

[charles walsh]

I had the internal regulator disabled on the stock 55 amp alternator two years ago and installed the Xantrex Multi-Stage external regulator.  So far so good.  I feel the Xantrex does a far superior job of charging the batteries.  It goes through 3 stages, bulk, absorption and float.  I have 4D gel batteries but the regulator is adjustable for all types of batteries.  The regulator has battery and regulator temperature connections but I never installed them and so far have not had overheating problems.  The alternator is 11 years old with over 1400 hours on it but if it fails I will probably go with a higher output alternator and connect it to the existing Xantrex regulator.

Charlie Walsh
Windrifter #317

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jeffrey Hare<mailto:catalina at thehares.com> 
  To: 'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:13 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator



  Hi John,

    You could externally regulate it, but keep in mind that the windings on an
  internally regulated alternator are a much lighter wire gauge and typically
  can't handle the additional heat well.

  I prefer the Amptech alternator with the Balmar's regulator.  Amptech is a
  much more rugged alternator with higher output capability.

  -Jeff
   

  -----Original Message-----
  From: jpmesa at aol.com<mailto:jpmesa at aol.com> [mailto:jpmesa at aol.com] 
  Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:26 PM
  To: c320-list at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] External regulator for 55 amp altenator

   Has anyone in Southern California replace their internal regulator with a
  external regulator designed to make the 55 amp alternator charge better? I'm
  looking for someone or a place to have it done here in the LA area. Thanks,
  John HOLOKAI 2     
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