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Adding a LED to an aftermarket large housing.
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<blockquote data-quote="allenp42" data-source="post: 184053" data-attributes="member: 8785"><p>I did not test the 12v version from Dratv. I tested the 6V version. </p><p></p><p>However, I did play around with a garden variety 12v version but don't think it limited the HL voltage. But I remember it being limited to about 1.5 - 2 amps of charging & load current. Bob's assumption is correct. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have the electronic schematic of what is suppose to be the guts inside of the Dratv unit. Rather than go on memory, will take another look and see if I can explain it. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Back to what Pat recommended, put a meter on the battery and rev it up, with lights on, then turn the blinkers on. I would not expect to see the voltage drop to much less than about 12.5v....if at all when measuring right at the battery. Just as information, the load of 2 turn signal bulbs is about 20 watts and is quite a bit in relative terms. Right now, assuming all other bulbs are LED, it probably consumes more power, intermittently of course, than all other bulbs combined. The question is, what is causing your other lights to blink? It could be a number of things but lets see what is happening right at the battery before going down other roads. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Nothing to worry about here since you have a Rec/Reg for the battery. I know this is getting out there, <u>but if your stator is in fact ungrounded (must check with the plug disconnected)</u>, you can use a cheap run of the mill Rec/Reg that has way more capability that what you have. I have a cheapie that Fatcat recommended that works just fine. Or step up with a few more pesos and you can a Trail Tech version that Bob uses (better Quality for sure).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="allenp42, post: 184053, member: 8785"] I did not test the 12v version from Dratv. I tested the 6V version. However, I did play around with a garden variety 12v version but don't think it limited the HL voltage. But I remember it being limited to about 1.5 - 2 amps of charging & load current. Bob's assumption is correct. I have the electronic schematic of what is suppose to be the guts inside of the Dratv unit. Rather than go on memory, will take another look and see if I can explain it. Back to what Pat recommended, put a meter on the battery and rev it up, with lights on, then turn the blinkers on. I would not expect to see the voltage drop to much less than about 12.5v....if at all when measuring right at the battery. Just as information, the load of 2 turn signal bulbs is about 20 watts and is quite a bit in relative terms. Right now, assuming all other bulbs are LED, it probably consumes more power, intermittently of course, than all other bulbs combined. The question is, what is causing your other lights to blink? It could be a number of things but lets see what is happening right at the battery before going down other roads. Nothing to worry about here since you have a Rec/Reg for the battery. I know this is getting out there, [U]but if your stator is in fact ungrounded (must check with the plug disconnected)[/U], you can use a cheap run of the mill Rec/Reg that has way more capability that what you have. I have a cheapie that Fatcat recommended that works just fine. Or step up with a few more pesos and you can a Trail Tech version that Bob uses (better Quality for sure). [/QUOTE]
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