Solid state rectifiers

Ian5913 · Post by **Ian5913** » Thu May 24, 2001 10:44 am

If my rectifier had gone wrong how would I know?

I am getting only a low charge out of my system which normally gives off a lot of Amps. I suspect the rotor could be de magnertised as all wiring is sound and I have checked for breaks etc.

When I checked the wiring around the rectifier it showed signs that it had over heated. as the wiring connector covers looked like they had melted at some stage.

If I check the output from the alternator and find it's low and then change the rotor is it a catch 22 that I also need to change the rectifier as it will be the most likely cause of rotor failure.

Any advice welcome
Thanks
Ian

Ian5913 · Post by **Ian5913** » Fri May 25, 2001 8:36 am

Whilst the jist of the message is still good I have now fixed the bike. The rectifier had indeed shorted out and a new one has fixed the system without any loss of out put from the alternator.

The earth point on the old unit was cracked and
the spade connector was loose in its position (Internal heat damage)
I was amazed however at the reduction in the cost of the new part. I paid a fortune for a solid state rectifier in the past £20+ I recall
The new one was under £10 from the same shop.
Thanks
Ian