HGIC
Member
I have seen lots of discussions about PP and other alternators here on VAF and learned a ton from them.
The PP alternator in our -7A recently started sending 55+ amps to the shunt as soon as we turned the switch on. The VPX showed it going to the Battery. (Did this with the old battery and the new EarthX). We replaced the regulator with a new one and Allen at PP hooked us up with a new plug to eliminate variables. ALLEN is the man and has been AMAZING to work with. He really cares about his customers.
Per Allen?s direction, in an effort to verify that the VPX was reading correctly, we wired in a mechanical gage and verified it was in fact sending all that power to the Shunt.
It settles down anywhere from 1-4 minutes after the switch is turned on and is functioning properly when loads are added (lights, strobes) or removed. I remember my old 172 having a large draw at first... however this didn?t happen with this plane until recently
It freaks me out seeing all the alarms on the Dynon go off when I turn the alt on.... recently is taking longer to settle down and is going above the 60-amp output the alternator is rated for. Have seen 64 amps.... doesn?t blow the 60-amp fuse on the panel
I would love some good old VAF wisdom on this one.... and if someone here in Oregon has a PP alternator we could use to test prior to just purchasing another that would be amazing!
Thanks
David ?Red? Hyland
The PP alternator in our -7A recently started sending 55+ amps to the shunt as soon as we turned the switch on. The VPX showed it going to the Battery. (Did this with the old battery and the new EarthX). We replaced the regulator with a new one and Allen at PP hooked us up with a new plug to eliminate variables. ALLEN is the man and has been AMAZING to work with. He really cares about his customers.
Per Allen?s direction, in an effort to verify that the VPX was reading correctly, we wired in a mechanical gage and verified it was in fact sending all that power to the Shunt.
It settles down anywhere from 1-4 minutes after the switch is turned on and is functioning properly when loads are added (lights, strobes) or removed. I remember my old 172 having a large draw at first... however this didn?t happen with this plane until recently
It freaks me out seeing all the alarms on the Dynon go off when I turn the alt on.... recently is taking longer to settle down and is going above the 60-amp output the alternator is rated for. Have seen 64 amps.... doesn?t blow the 60-amp fuse on the panel
I would love some good old VAF wisdom on this one.... and if someone here in Oregon has a PP alternator we could use to test prior to just purchasing another that would be amazing!
Thanks
David ?Red? Hyland