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Re: Europa-List: Rotax Regulator Wiring

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax Regulator Wiring
From: John Cliff <mx@crixbinfield.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 09:37:21

> I've used #10 gauge.

..............

> This earthing wire is the negative RETURN PATH for the alternator
> current. Same gauge as the POSITIVE WIRE.
> Must be capable of sustaining 20-25 amps.

Thanks, chaps.  With no description of the action of the 'regulator' (which is
clearly not the same as one for a wound-field alternator), it was not obvious
whether the return path was via the engine ground or the regulator casing.

John Cliff
#0259




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