Here's my take on this:
This seller is peddling a solution to a perceived problem. I've been around long enough to have dealt with a host of alternator problems. None were related to inherent design problems with regulator and none would have been "fixed" with an adjustable regulator. Bosch alternators and regulators are probably amongst the most reliable machines in the world. They do a good job and they rarely fail. And when they do, you just plug in another one & go on. If plugging in another one doesn't help then you misdiagnosed the problem, you have a low or bad battery, you have corroded terminals or your loads exceed the total wattage output of the alternator (stereo? headlight upgrade?). Concerning misdiagnosis - I've seen more alternators and batteries replaced due to loose belts than any other misdiagnosis. An alternator with a slipping belt can't charge at its full capacity and the symptoms appear as a failing battery or alternator. If your problem is that you increased your loads past the alternator's ability to keep the battery charged then increasing the voltage of your alternator will not increase it's current output. The only solution is a higher amperage capacity alternator. Another thing to consider - boosting your alternator output voltage above the battery's float voltage will shorten the life of your battery. The extra charge heats the battery & drives the water out of the electrolyte. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Perkins Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] sites that address voltage problems To everyone, I thought that I'd pass on these two sites for discussion on the subject of low voltage (subjective) that the Bosch alternators put out. Has anyone dealt with these products and if so what do you think of them. For the price the adjustable regulator might be a consideration, especially if you have large demand systems in your car. I did read that if you spend a lot of time doing city driving at low RPM's a higher voltage might help bring the battery up faster. Again any thoughts on any of this? http://bartonharness.com/AdjustableVoltage.html http://bartonharness.com/AdjustableVoltage.html Dennis Perkins 84 300SD _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
