I'm about to install my new alternator and remote regulator and noticed that they recommend not installing the regulator in the engine compartment because
of the heat. Where have other people installed their regulators and how has it worked out?
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Remote Regulator Location?
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Posts: 252 11/19/07 11:46:43 |
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Posts: 617 11/19/07 19:25:06 Moderator |
When my boat was commissioned, they installed it just above the engine--right, bad spot.
I moved it aft as much as the cable would reach, about 12" from the top of the engine room, right above the sea strainer. Heat doesn't seem to be as much of a problem there. Still not a perfect location, but I think it's ok.
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Norm Perron, Hull #600/2 cabin, Aphrodisiac, Marina del Rey, CA |
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Posts: 79 11/19/07 20:29:59 |
I installed mine right above the alternator on the port side of the engine compartment. I believe that the engine compartment in the 42 is well ventilated and
heat build up isn't that great. Also this keeps it away from any water source that seems to me to be of greater concern.
Tom
Maxwell #766 2-cabin Pullman Dana Point, CA |
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Posts: 215 11/20/07 07:16:40 |
I put mine on the port wall of the engine room (inside) near the top about 5 years ago. Heat hasn't been a problem. There would be nothing to keep you
from extending the wires to get it outside the engine room.
Nick Wigen
Ursa Minor #178 FK, 3-Cabin Portland, Oregon |
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pdrimmer |
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Posts: 156 11/20/07 08:19:41 |
I mounted mine on the frame of the engine compartment, port side, just where the cover meets the frame. The unit failed after a few weeks, was replaced under
warranty and has been working fine for the last 5 years.
The unit has a readout on it as well as a process for setting parameters. I wanted the unit accessible and visible. Works great where it is. |
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Posts: 138 11/20/07 11:45:18 |
Ours is wire tied to the water intake so I may view it from the access door port side. About the same place I had it on our c 34 for 13 yrs, no problem with
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Dave Zeuli Common Sense # 810 |
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Posts: 43 11/21/07 06:38:52 |
The external regulator is installed outside the engine compartment. It is on the port bulkhead aft of the companion stairway in the galley area. I had a well
ventilated plastic cover constructed to protect the regulator and wires from someone accidently hitting it whileworking in the galley. It's a cool location
and seems to be out of the way.
Fred Drummond Royal Serf Hull #855 2 Cabin C/L |
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Posts: 191 11/21/07 08:38:18 |
Sashay's regulator is mounted above the alternator in the engine compartment on the port side as high as possible. No problems in 5+ years.
Rodney Kidd, C-42 #567 Sashay, 2 Cabin Fin, Marina Village, Alameda, CA
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