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Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 14:52
by maxstu
Closing post for this one...
Finally fitted isolation block kindly donated by Mocki...
Added a regulator and tested using method above. Ran at high speed with a 240v drill and alternator output topped 13.8 volts. That's good enough for a spare alty. So many thanks to all contributors. Still learning.
Who would have thought the isolator block plays such a minor/major part.
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:10
by Mocki
Whilst I’m getting on a bit these days , I’m fairly sure it wasn’t me that sent you a isolator block ....
glad to hear it’s working all the same .....
isolation of the positive from the negative is pretty damn crucial tho...
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:31
by maxstu
Mocki wrote: ↑10 Jan 2021, 15:10
Whilst I’m getting on a bit these days , I’m fairly sure it wasn’t me that sent you a isolator block ....
glad to hear it’s working all the same .....
isolation of the positive from the negative is pretty damn crucial tho...
Oh! How embarrassing.
A quick check reveals it was Rob. Sooo. A big thanks to Rob for donating the isolator block and to all for the replies.
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:43
by R0B
I have been called a lot of things in my time, but Mocki is a first.
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:43
by Mocki
Easy mistake to make , Robs the short a*** one
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:45
by R0B
Hang on, isn't that what Timmy called you.
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 15:48
by Mocki
Yeah....
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 18:05
by maxstu
Well that put's to bed the urban myth you will never see Mocki and Rob in the same room!
Thanks fellarzs
Re: Bench Testing an Alternator.
Posted: 10 Jan 2021, 19:56
by Mocki
Ohhhhhhhh it happens occasionally , never ever in the pub tho .....