Hi all A quick question, does anybody know of a electronic regulator for a 12 volt DN50 alternator, that will last? I have been using a Transpo V1200 regulator and have replaced 2 with another bad also 1 Balmar ARS-5. I think the amp output of these regulators is marginal at best. What is the rotor draw on a DN50? I don't want a 3 stage as I run the gen most of the time on the road so the new Balmar MC-614 is a little expensive for what I need. Thanks for the help olebusman
Have you tried a Delco 50VR? It's the regulator designed for the 50DN.
Brian
Everyone's set up is different. I have a magnum 4024 that my generator runs while on the road. I had (the operative word here is had) an isolator in the system and had to replace the regulator a couple of times. I went to a solenoid set up that I control with switches from the dash and I have not had any recent issues (knock on wood) with my regulator. I think that some types of electronics don't play well together and with each bus being set up differently it is hard to guess exactly what causes problems.
YMMV
HTH
Melbo
Brian I think the delco regulator is just 24 volts???
Melbo, I have a solenoid (big boy) for my system which has worked great. Just the regulators say they are good for 8 amps on the field terminal which I think is marginal. The balmar mc-614 says it is good for 15 amps on the field bot it is $300.00 and I don't need a 3 stage. Can't seem to find something to work. olebusman
There are two models of the current 50VR, it's the same model name for both but different part numbers.
http://www.elreg.com/10503807-50dn-generator-oem-delco-regulators-12v.html (http://www.elreg.com/10503807-50dn-generator-oem-delco-regulators-12v.html)
Brian
Thanks Brian I should have seen that. Trying to locate one now. Thank you for pointing out the two part nos. thank you again olebusman