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B&C 30 amp alternator fuse issue
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This is for anyone with the B&C BC433 30 amp generator mounted on their O-200.
In widely spaced incidents, I've had a couple of fuses blow in the line between the alternator and the regulator. After a lot of discussion and looking at the culprit fuse, we think we boiled it down to an overheated 20 amp fuse with a slightly corroded leg, rather than a current overload. I've also communicated with Bob Knuckolls about this. As a result of these discussions, B&C has decided that the fuses are unnecessary and only provide another possible failure point. They installed an alternator on their test stand and shorted the windings in all possible combinations and found no hazards. Just thought I'd pass it along. Here are the drawings. New wiring diagram: https://bandc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/505-501-.pdf Superseded diagram: https://bandc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/505-500-J.pdf Stay safe, Sam Hoskins
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Good to know Sammy! I've been running a 12 amp B and C for years without any troubles at all. The largest thing I run is a servo for my Trio EZ autopilot plus a servo for rudder trim. The rest is for electronic ignition and radio and transponder and ipad. So I am not pulling hardly any amps.
I did replace the gear/cushion drive at one time as they recommended it as a weak point. I cut a huge amount of extra wire and wrapped it up so I could pull the engine without needing to disconnect it when I clean out the oil screen.
I love B and C Products! Especially their Starter for the 0200! It is a "ROCK"!
Bruce
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From: "Sam Hoskins" <sam.hoskins@...> To: main@Q-List.groups.io Subject: [Q-List] B&C 30 amp alternator fuse issue Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:00:51 -0700 This is for anyone with the B&C BC433 30 amp generator mounted on their O-200. In widely spaced incidents, I've had a couple of fuses blow in the line between the alternator and the regulator. After a lot of discussion and looking at the culprit fuse, we think we boiled it down to an overheated 20 amp fuse with a slightly corroded leg, rather than a current overload. I've also communicated with Bob Knuckolls about this. As a result of these discussions, B&C has decided that the fuses are unnecessary and only provide another possible failure point. They installed an alternator on their test stand and shorted the windings in all possible combinations and found no hazards. Just thought I'd pass it along. Here are the drawings. New wiring diagram: https://bandc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/505-501-.pdf Superseded diagram: https://bandc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/505-500-J.pdf Stay safe, Sam Hoskins
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Ryszard Zadow
< I love B and C Products! Especially their Starter for the 0200! It is a "ROCK"!>
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I agree and a while back I did this testimonial for B&C: Ryz
On Aug 21, 2021, at 14:15, Bruce Crain <jcrain2@juno.com> wrote:
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Ryszard excellent Advertisement for B and C. And you got that right! I have never had a problem with my B and C. My TriQ 200 will almost taxi with just the starter it cranks so fast!
Bruce
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Ryszard Zadow" <ryszardzadow@...> To: main@q-list.groups.io Subject: Re: [Q-List] B&C 30 amp alternator fuse issue Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:29:51 -0500 < I love B and C Products! Especially their Starter for the 0200! It is a "ROCK"!> I agree and a while back I did this testimonial for B&C: Ryz!
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Thanks Sam, The B&C fitted to my 0200 is the original 12 Amp single phase
version which had direct connection to the Voltage regulator when
received, but I did notice that the latest drawing shows a 15 amp
fuse in those lines. I refitted it as it was originally with no
fuse, it has crow bar and switching anyway so can be isolated if
needed. Glad to hear Bruce still using the 12 amp unit, hoping not to
need to upgrade to the 30 Amp either, the new bearings and rubber
drive buffers may show to be a good investment after all. Rich T.
On 21/08/2021 20:00, Sam Hoskins wrote:
This is for anyone with the B&C BC433 30 amp generator mounted on their O-200.
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