LVM Windgen 3

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It seems the regulator ( she might have meant rectifier ) had gone duff & i need to source another. any pointers would be gratefully accepted, the local Co who have tested it actually done the original windings for LVM
i will post a photo later when i get it back
 
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Now part of Xylem group along with Jabsco and other well known names

Its an obsolete model but with luck parts will be available from Jabscoshop

Manual for aerogen 4 on Bluemoment ...... maybe useful ???
 
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sailorman said:
Vic
What are the chances that the rectifier in the new A4 would work ( item 38 & part A @ £81.37 + vat) it does look like a new one would be viable @ these spares prices :disgust:
http://www.jabscoshop.com/marine/wind-generators/a412-38-aerogen-4-wind-generator-12v.htm
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A good chance but I have failed to find out anything about the Aerogen 3 ( I assume thats what you have when you said Windgen.)

Need to be sure its not a much higher output... I assume it isn't but its purely an assumption .. and that the A4 rectifier can handle the output.

A4 is a 3 phase alternator so the rectifier is presumably a 6 diode bridge. I assume A3 is the same, but again purely an assumption
 
VicS said:
A good chance but I have failed to find out anything about the Aerogen 3 ( I assume thats what you have when you said Windgen.)

Need to be sure its not a much higher output... I assume it isn't but its purely an assumption .. and that the A4 rectifier can handle the output.

A4 is a 3 phase alternator so the rectifier is presumably a 6 diode bridge. I assume A3 is the same, but again purely an assumption
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A3 is also 3 phase with a lesser out put.
i will try to find out who manufactures the A4 for Jabsco or get a message through them
 
The rectification on my old Rutland 913 was a pair of rather bog standard metal cased bridge rectifiers if I remember correctly. Total cost of about a fiver, or a tenner in Maplins. If you want to keep it to the single part, try RS Compoments part number 395-3244. Rated 35A and 600v.

Cheers

Run Run
 
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Should do the job

equally this one rated at 400V http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/bridge-rectifiers/3953238/

Also a good selection available from Rapid Electronics. Stuff from Rapid is OK to the best of my knowledge and lower priced than RS.

I wonder why the rectifier for the A4 wont do.
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Too much trouble i guess
Thanks all it looks like you have saved me the cost of a Aerogen 4 :D

Now who do we know that works for RS :encouragement:
 
Well a big thanks to all for your invaluable assistance
all now reassembled with s/s bearings where exposed & the RS rectifier + a very nice paint job.
just bench tested & bless my soul it works, driven by the battery drill. had a bit of a fright (as the multi meter was on the 20v setting) then went from 19.?v to 1. then the penny dropped, I changed the range setting & she ran up to 30v.
The s/s bearings were expensive (from Bearing Boys)
£49 for bearings
£20 Rectifier
£51 for the auto electricians who really were less than helpful( couldnt find a rectifier :rolleyes:). I will be writing to the MD of Heasells in Royston Herts asking for a refund.
Roll on Friday to poke it up the pole
Thanks again i am well pleased & learnt a thing or two as well
 
Up date
i have now fitted a nasa bm 2 & an adverc ( both from forumites @ mates rates).
now with the batteries well up & all kit turned off, + some wind i am seeing up to 1.5 amp charge on the monitor. we are well sheltered here in the marina so no constant winds but the aerogen 3 is doing what it is supposed to. thanks all who assisted
 
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