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Build9A 02-09-2006 09:21 AM

low voltage light
 
Van's has a low voltage warning light for $73. Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative? Maybe with pictures of the installation and connections. Thanks

aadamson 02-09-2006 10:09 AM

Wow, if you haven't
 
The best money you'll spend anywhere is to go get the "Connection", its a book all about wiring, etc. Covers just what you need. From - www.aeroelectric.com.

Also if you look around the site, you'll probably find what you need as well without buying the book. Bob has a separate module, or it's built into the B&C voltage regulators. Schematics, etc are included in the book and on Bob's site for free.... Look for the appendix Z document.

Alan

Build9A 02-09-2006 12:27 PM

thanks
 
Haven't visited aeroelectric in awhile. They have a description of a cheap alternative that you make yourself out of an LED bulb. thanks.

andyrv 02-09-2006 01:17 PM

Which Regulator?
 
Which regulator are you using? I believe the B&C regulator that a lot of people use already has the low voltage function built in to the unit.

Andy

gmcjetpilot 02-09-2006 01:51 PM

Internal Regulated ND alternator has LOW volt light
 
If you are using a NipponDenso alternator with internal regulation it has a low volt / no charge light incorporated. Many don't wire it in, but I suggest it is a good thing to do. George

vlittle 02-09-2006 06:22 PM

low/high voltage warning
 
If it's in your budget, the Monroy ATD-300 Traffic Monitor has both over and undervoltage voice alarms.

I highly recommend these traffic monitors for their intended function, and the voltage alarms are a bonus.

Vern Little
9A 9.9hrs

hevansrv7a 02-09-2006 06:44 PM

Garmin has it
 
If you have a Garmin 295 or 296 and probably others, if they are running on ship's power, they will warn you when the voltage drops. I found out the hard way not to ignor that message!
h


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