alpinelakespilot2000
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I just switched out my failed Plane Power for an new, but old school vans 35A 14814 alternator with a new 1975 ford/VR166-type external regulator. Wired with a B&C OV module per B&C/Aeroelectric schematics.
I'm showing 14.4V on my Dynon which equates to 14.7V on the main buss (my Dynon like most I've heard about reads low--about 0.3-0.4V in my case). The volt meter on my 696 confirms my buss is getting 14.7V. My fluke multimeter also confirms the 14.7 on the main buss. I know Odyssey batteries prefer higher voltage than traditional a/c batteries but this is quite a bit higher voltage than I got with my Plane Power (about 13.8V on the Dynon/14.1V actual on the buss) The upper limit of my green range was 14.6V, I think just because the Dynon came with that preset. I'm a bit worried that in flight I might occassinally see higher voltage and then have to wonder if I should abort a flight.
1. Should I be good with this voltage, especially given that it's feeding an a Odyssey? If so, at what higher voltage should I start to get concerned?
2. Should I find an adjustable voltage regulator so that I can adjust it downward? If so, any off the auto store shelf models you can point me too?
3. Should I be troubleshooting further? If so, any suggestions on where to start?
Thanks for any thoughts.
I'm showing 14.4V on my Dynon which equates to 14.7V on the main buss (my Dynon like most I've heard about reads low--about 0.3-0.4V in my case). The volt meter on my 696 confirms my buss is getting 14.7V. My fluke multimeter also confirms the 14.7 on the main buss. I know Odyssey batteries prefer higher voltage than traditional a/c batteries but this is quite a bit higher voltage than I got with my Plane Power (about 13.8V on the Dynon/14.1V actual on the buss) The upper limit of my green range was 14.6V, I think just because the Dynon came with that preset. I'm a bit worried that in flight I might occassinally see higher voltage and then have to wonder if I should abort a flight.
1. Should I be good with this voltage, especially given that it's feeding an a Odyssey? If so, at what higher voltage should I start to get concerned?
2. Should I find an adjustable voltage regulator so that I can adjust it downward? If so, any off the auto store shelf models you can point me too?
3. Should I be troubleshooting further? If so, any suggestions on where to start?
Thanks for any thoughts.
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