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Neil
I am trying to get a small gas powered engine running, (Rockwell) and I need
some help electrically. I have the unit running on the bench, with a simple
on/off switch, and a 12 volt marine battery.
I can get it started absolutely ok, but what I'm wondering, is it possible
to have the starter motor charging the battery while its running, so it can
power lights, just like a car does?.
If I can do it, is it simply a matter of using a relay, that will take the
electrical power generated from the the starter, once the engine is running.
In other words a relay that will switch between running (starting the
motor), and generating (running from the motor).
Do I need to place a voltage regulator between the starter and the battery?.
What do I need to keep the battery from overcharging?
Thanks
Kim
some help electrically. I have the unit running on the bench, with a simple
on/off switch, and a 12 volt marine battery.
I can get it started absolutely ok, but what I'm wondering, is it possible
to have the starter motor charging the battery while its running, so it can
power lights, just like a car does?.
If I can do it, is it simply a matter of using a relay, that will take the
electrical power generated from the the starter, once the engine is running.
In other words a relay that will switch between running (starting the
motor), and generating (running from the motor).
Do I need to place a voltage regulator between the starter and the battery?.
What do I need to keep the battery from overcharging?
Thanks
Kim