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mwcreek(at)frontiernet.ne
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 Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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I'm new to this list and building a Bearhawk with an O-540. I'm looking for
a ER 40 amp alternator that is less expensive than B&C's. Can anyone
recommend a good model ND or equivalent? Same goes for regulators.
Thanks,
Mike C.
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nuckollsr(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:15 am Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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At 09:37 PM 11/14/2006 -0800, you wrote:
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<mwcreek(at)frontiernet.net>
I'm new to this list and building a Bearhawk with an O-540. I'm looking for
a ER 40 amp alternator that is less expensive than B&C's. Can anyone
recommend a good model ND or equivalent? Same goes for regulators.
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To my knowledge, there are no modern production alternators
designed to run with external regulators . . . at least not
in the volume automotive markets.
You can modify your own alternator. There's probably several
guides out there on the 'net. One that I'm aware of can be
viewed at:
http://www.miramarcollege.net/programs/avim/faculty/north/alternator/
Regulators are cheap. The generic "ford" regulator cited in
the 'Connection is one to consider.
OV protection and LV warning are also good features to have.
Regulation, OV protection =AND= LV warning can be had in
one box from B&C in the form of the LR-3 . . . or you can
craft your own devices from data gleaned from my website
or elsewhere.
My best recommendation is that you install an out-of-the-box
IR alternator. By the time you're ready to fly, we'll probably
have the hardware to add to your installation that will offer
all the features cited above while offering any time, any
circumstances, ON-OFF control of the alternator without concerns
for damage to the alternator or ship's systems.
Bob . . .
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oldbob(at)BeechOwners.com
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:18 am Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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Good Morning Michel,
Welcome to the list.
I hope you find what you need, but may I interject one
thought?
I am primarily a pilot, secondarily a grease monkey.
My electrical knowledge is way down on the competency
scale. Nevertheless, I would suggest that you be very
cautious when searching for electrical components
based on the price of acquisition.
If your need for electrical power is minimal such as
is true when flying daytime VFR in non challenging
environments, an electrical failure may be no problem
at all, but if your area of operation is in a more
challenging environment, buying high quality
components may be well worth the money.
Bill Bainbridge, the owner of B&C, is dedicated to
producing high quality equipment at a reasonable
price.
While there are undoubtedly cheaper components
available, I doubt if you will find very many products
of the same or grater quality at a lower price.
My only connection with B&C is that I am a very happy
customer!
Happy Skies,
Old Bob
AKA
Bob Siegfried
Ancient Aviator
Stearman N3977A
Brookeridge Air Park LL22
Downers Grove, IL 60516
630 985-8503
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Creek" <mwcreek(at)frontiernet.net>
I'm new to this list and building a Bearhawk with an
O-540. I'm looking for
a ER 40 amp alternator that is less expensive than
B&C's. Can anyone
recommend a good model ND or equivalent? Same goes
for regulators.
Thanks,
Mike C.
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gcomfo(at)tc3net.com
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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mwcreek(at)frontiernet.ne
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| Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:46 pm Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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Bob and Bob,
Thanks for the input and recommendations. I do like the B&C products as
they look to be top of the line quality, I'm just not sure I need to spend
that much for the type of flying I do. I'm mostly day VFR with some
occasional clear night flying for no more than about 1 hour before dawn or
after dusk.
I'm also planning on installing a Dynon EFIS with a back-up battery.
Mike C.
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nuckollsr(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:39 am Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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At 07:45 PM 11/15/2006 -0800, you wrote:
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<mwcreek(at)frontiernet.net>
Bob and Bob,
Thanks for the input and recommendations. I do like the B&C products as
they look to be top of the line quality, I'm just not sure I need to spend
that much for the type of flying I do. I'm mostly day VFR with some
occasional clear night flying for no more than about 1 hour before dawn or
after dusk.
I'm also planning on installing a Dynon EFIS with a back-up battery.
Mike C.
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Understand . . . and I'm suggesting that any decision
you make not to spend that kind of money does not bode
ill for the serviceability or reliability of your electrical
system. Keep in mind that the majority of TC aircraft
flying today are carrying batteries and alternators that
we would consider junk by modern standards for ordinary,
consumer grade, off-the-shelf hardware. Further, there
ARE ways to integrate this hardware into an aircraft
such that traditional operational design goals can be
met. Hence, there is no reason supported by simple-ideas
that I or anyone else can recommend against the use
of such products in your airplane.
You DO need a way to disconnect a malfunctioning alternator
from the rest of the system and pulling a b-lead breaker
is NOT the way to do it. If you choose to go the internally
regulated, automotive alternator route know that the means
by which an orderly disconnect can be accomplished is
coming.
Bob . . .
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Jim Baker
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| Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:33 am Post subject: Recomended Alternator |
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| Quote: | > I do like the B&C products as
>they look to be top of the line quality, I'm just not sure I need to spend
>that much
>Mike C.
Understand . . . and I'm suggesting that any decision
you make not to spend that kind of money does not bode
ill for the serviceability or reliability of your electrical
system. Keep in mind that the majority of TC aircraft
flying today are carrying batteries and alternators that
we would consider junk by modern standards for ordinary,
consumer grade, off-the-shelf hardware.
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Ran across a Continental powered Champ the other day that had
one Bendix mag and one Case tractor mag...came that way from
the factory. The Bendix had been rebuilt a couple of times over
the years. The Case finally gave up after 62 years service.....
Jim Baker
580.788.2779
Elmore City, OK
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