B & C regulator noise

[dbhill916]

I installed the B&C regulator a few months ago. While I am enjoying the peace of mind that comes from its reported lower failure rate, I am not enjoying the new electrical noise. The noise is related to the load on the electrical system (e.g., you can hear it get louder/softer with the firing of the strobes or if the landing light is in pulse mode), but is present at all times even when the load is constant.

B&C advertises filter capacitors on their website. Has anyone had any experience with either the 10,000 uF ($44) or the 22,000 uF ($76) capacitors they market, or Van's ES-00102 (no specs) ($114) ?

Thanks,
-dbh

 

[rocketman1988]

I installed the B&C regulator a few months ago. While I am enjoying the peace of mind that comes from its reported lower failure rate, I am not enjoying the new electrical noise. The noise is related to the load on the electrical system (e.g., you can hear it get louder/softer with the firing of the strobes or if the landing light is in pulse mode), but is present at all times even when the load is constant.

B&C advertises filter capacitors on their website. Has anyone had any experience with either the 10,000 uF ($44) or the 22,000 uF ($76) capacitors they market, or Van's ES-00102 (no specs) ($114) ?

Thanks,
-dbh

I have two B & C regulator in my -10 and they are completely silent...could it be a grounding issue?

 

[Mike S]

Call and talk to them, I have found them to be very responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.

 

[dbhill916]

I have two B & C regulator in my -10 and they are completely silent...could it be a grounding issue?

Always a possibility. I am debating running a dedicated large gauge wire from the regulator to the battery, but that may require drilling a hole in the firewall.

Mike S -- it's good to hear of companies w/ good customer service. I'll give them a call. Thx.