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cjarvo
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - Dec 11 2004 : 2:52:49 PM
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My idea is to fit a modern car alternator on my 1935 Ford car which has 6volt electrics.
I need a schematic/list of parts for a zener type voltage control without limiting the current capability please?
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Dec 12 2004 : 10:38:19 AM
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Are you sure that such a product doesn't already exist? I would find it hard to believe that with all those 6V cars out there, no one would have thought of this.  Finding a commercial product is probably the best idea, because building reliable and small regulators greater then about 15A becomes a challenge.
Have you contacted a local alternator shop?
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cjarvo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - Dec 13 2004 : 08:29:35 AM
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Thanks for the tip! Beleive it or not Iv not been able to find a commercially available product. I live near Brighton, Sussex UK.
If you have any suggestions about a supplier, Id be very grateful.
In the meantime, I have considered your comments and am now thinking about the fitting of a 12volt alternator, and using a step-down circuit for things like the windscreen wiper motor. Apparently the 6volt starter motor handles 12volts ok as it is not in use for more than a few seconds, so if you could let me have a schematic for the circuit up to 15amps, which would be more than adequate, I'd be grateful. Thanks, Chris Jarvis
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Dec 14 2004 : 1:22:56 PM
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Take a look at the High Current Power Supply on the circuits page. The regulator section there should do the job.
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cjarvo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - Dec 14 2004 : 2:34:03 PM
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Hi Aaron,
Sorry to be dim mate, but I couldn't see the power supply circuit you referred to on either page.....
Who was the author please?
Thanx anyway,
Chris
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Aaron Cake
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cjarvo
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United Kingdom
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Posted - Dec 16 2004 : 03:06:26 AM
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Brilliant! Thank you very much.
SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL + BEST WISHES FOR 2005
Chris Jarvis
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12volt alternator down to 6volt for vintage car
