Is anyone using anything different on the Rotax 912 for a voltage regulator other than the Ducati one? Or does anyone know where they might be the cheapest to buy, other than CPS for $175.00 Possible a good used one?
Is anyone using anything different on the Rotax 912 for a voltage regulator other than the Ducati one? Or does anyone know where they might be the cheapest to buy, other than CPS for $175.00 Possible a good used one?
just curious,,did you check all connections? sometimes they can work loose or get a little corrosion
Chase
Model 5 OutBack
912 UL
I did check all the connections. Had a voltage spike and quit working. Won't charge the battery. Did all the checks on the stator and they were all fine. So it's the regulator.
I have been looking for a replacement..other then ducatti thru the forums..no luck
Chase
Model 5 OutBack
912 UL
This is a very nice looking regulator made in Germany... same footprint and connector as the Ducati, with a much larger heatsink and higher amp rating -
http://www.silent-hektik.com/UL_R_912.htm
If you don't speak German, you can use Google Translate or something similar to translate fairly accurately into English.
I'm curious about how many people have actually had problems/failures of the Ducati unit. I'm also wondering if we could set up a poll of the Members, asking that question?
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
Go read about the Spanish to English translation mistake they made. It's really bad, so be careful on the translations.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
I've had mine fail on me.
I just replaced mine 3 weeks ago, it decided it did not like charging anymore.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
It states it need forced air cooling (wind), I have mine mounted on the cabin side of the firewall (no wind). They have increased the heat-sink but suggest it will fail in some standard configurations? I wonder if this is just CYA language.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
Never a failure - 900 hours first kitfox 100 hours on second. As others, mounted aft of the firewall and often ran with strobes and incandescent position lights. I remember the caution about switching off the master before engine shut down being a no no. Apparently having the stator input without having a load can fry the unit - at least.my understanding.