lndwarrior
Well Known Member
After 70 hours of flight I got an over-voltage alarm on climb-out today. This is the first time I have had such and indication.
I have a B&C alternator with a Vr-166 voltage regulator. All new.
I also have a Scad tech high/low voltage alarm light.
Battery has been charging just fine. No previous indications of a problem. During high RPM climb-out today the alarm light came on. When I leveled off and reduced power it immediately went off. I did look a the volt meter when the alarm came on and it was reading slightly high - maybe 15 volts (analogue, so not precise).
The factory default alarm for the Scadtech is 15 volts.
B&C notes alternator output between 13 and 15 volts.
So, do I have a problem? If so, replace the regulator?
Or should I set the high volt alarm just slightly higher, like 15.2 volts, since normal charge is around 14.6?
Appreciate any opinions!
TIA
Gary
I have a B&C alternator with a Vr-166 voltage regulator. All new.
I also have a Scad tech high/low voltage alarm light.
Battery has been charging just fine. No previous indications of a problem. During high RPM climb-out today the alarm light came on. When I leveled off and reduced power it immediately went off. I did look a the volt meter when the alarm came on and it was reading slightly high - maybe 15 volts (analogue, so not precise).
The factory default alarm for the Scadtech is 15 volts.
B&C notes alternator output between 13 and 15 volts.
So, do I have a problem? If so, replace the regulator?
Or should I set the high volt alarm just slightly higher, like 15.2 volts, since normal charge is around 14.6?
Appreciate any opinions!
TIA
Gary
