Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

[jurgenscraft]

Has anybody fitted a normal external type automotive regulator in line with the battery being charged,if so, do you have the wiring diagram.<br />The charging voltage on my YAMAHA 55EL tends to charge at about 15 volts at WOT.And about 13.5 volts at lower RPM (idle to about 3500 rpm.)

 

[Laddies]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

If their alt. works like most outboard alt. you can't use automotive, you will need a reg. that bleeds part of the voltage to ground. (OMC-MERCURY)most quailty outbord manufactures build one--Bob

 

[ddaigle]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

Are you having problems or just want to lower the voltage? A lot of the smaller older outboards had unregulated systems but it doesnt seem to bother anything. Mine gets up to 17 volts but I have had no electrical problems. I asked this question too as I was concerned, but it seems that the amperage is so low it doesnt matter that the volts are high.

 

[chuckz]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

Sounds like your charging system is working normally. On a regulated system the output voltage is a little less that 15 volts.

 

[BLU LUNCH]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

My 74 Johnson puts out 18.5 volts I just turn the lights on if I start to get nervous...

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

Same situation with my 40Hp. 17V @ WOT. Was considering adding a homemade regulator then realized all these lower HP motors operate the same. I just run it the way it came from the factory.

 

[jurgenscraft]

Re: Fitting a regulator in charging circuit.

Well it looks as though I am worrying about nothing I just thought the voltage was a little high at 15/16 volts at wot but this seems to be the norm thank you all.<br />Regard William Wright