Pilottonny
Well Known Member
I have read some previous threads about this isssue but I can not decide!
Shall I install a cooling tube on the baffles towards the back of the alternator, to cool it and spray it with water when flying in the rain, or shall I not cool it an thus keep it dry, but hotter? I am a bit confused! The manufacturer recomends to cool it, he does not mention anything about spraying water allover the electronics though.
In my car the alternator is not cooled and it has been running for over 3.000 hrs., without any problem. And I abuse it a lot: run with the lights on day and night, run the Airco summer and winter, use the heated seats, rear window heater, mirror heaters, etc. in the winter on short trips, etc.
Those that have installed a cooling tube: any problems in the rain?
Thiose that have gone without cooling: any heat assosiated problems?
BTW, I am installing the 60 Amp. Plane Power Alternator from Vans.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Regards, Tonny.
Shall I install a cooling tube on the baffles towards the back of the alternator, to cool it and spray it with water when flying in the rain, or shall I not cool it an thus keep it dry, but hotter? I am a bit confused! The manufacturer recomends to cool it, he does not mention anything about spraying water allover the electronics though.
In my car the alternator is not cooled and it has been running for over 3.000 hrs., without any problem. And I abuse it a lot: run with the lights on day and night, run the Airco summer and winter, use the heated seats, rear window heater, mirror heaters, etc. in the winter on short trips, etc.
Those that have installed a cooling tube: any problems in the rain?
Thiose that have gone without cooling: any heat assosiated problems?
BTW, I am installing the 60 Amp. Plane Power Alternator from Vans.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
Regards, Tonny.