All, The Oct 2008 issue of Coupe Capers has a very well written article explaining regulators and generators. It's a must read. Mike @ KDLL.
--- In [email protected], "John Cooper" <j...@...> wrote: > > >> John, what do you mean by 'flash the field'? > > > > A generator requires some residual magnetism in the poles of the field to > jump start the process. Over time (with no use) or rarely from a physical > shock (I dropped it on the concrete floor.), the magnetism can dissipate. > Flashing the field involves passing a high amp current through the field for > a few seconds to re-magnetize the poles. > > > > Disconnect all the wires, again, to prevent damage to the regulator. Ground > the field terminal and *momentarily* apply battery voltage to the armature > terminal. Be prepared for a big spark and, if you hold it on too long, the > wire in your hand will get real hot. > > > > > > John Cooper > > Skyport Services > > www.skyportservices.net >
