Dynamator ..Do they work?
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Hi,
In the past various members have talked about fitting one of these to their cars. I just wondered how they were getting on with them, especially as they are about ? the price of the competitor...
Are they worth fitting or would it be better just to fit a small alternator?
I am still running a dynamo and only have issues when trying to run lights, heater, wipers and engine cooling fan at the same time .. . Does an alternator add any extra load to the waterpump?
Carl
In the past various members have talked about fitting one of these to their cars. I just wondered how they were getting on with them, especially as they are about ? the price of the competitor...
Are they worth fitting or would it be better just to fit a small alternator?
I am still running a dynamo and only have issues when trying to run lights, heater, wipers and engine cooling fan at the same time .. . Does an alternator add any extra load to the waterpump?
Carl
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pereirac - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi I fitted one of these last year and yes it seems very good , and now I understand the elecrical system a little better its really easy to fit and wire up.
Elan S4 with S3 wiring ?
Steve
Elan S4 with S3 wiring ?
Steve
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Thanks Steve,
Tempting .... Wonder why the others are so expensive then?
My Elan has a new wiring loom, by the number of unused wires under the dash I would guess the wiring is for and Elan, drop head, coupe, US or UK spec. There are 'spare' connecters everywhere...
Carl
Tempting .... Wonder why the others are so expensive then?
My Elan has a new wiring loom, by the number of unused wires under the dash I would guess the wiring is for and Elan, drop head, coupe, US or UK spec. There are 'spare' connecters everywhere...
Carl
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pereirac - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi folks,
after my question yesterday regarding dynamo-alternator options. Has anybody on here who have fitted the Dynamator had any issues with them or are they good. If they are no good I can dis-count them.
Thanks in advance
Fastcat7
after my question yesterday regarding dynamo-alternator options. Has anybody on here who have fitted the Dynamator had any issues with them or are they good. If they are no good I can dis-count them.
Thanks in advance
Fastcat7
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The MET guys use a few of them at work, so i've just inquired and the consensive is don't buy a Chinese ebay knock off get a good brand like Dynalite and they work exactly the same as a standard Alt but just look like a Dynamo (you would have to look very closely to tell the difference when fitted)
I believe these are the ones our place uses http://www.powerlite-units.com/about-dynalites/
Bit of a heads up though, make sure the cable between the Alt and the Battery has a high enough amp rating to handle the alt's output.
I believe these are the ones our place uses http://www.powerlite-units.com/about-dynalites/
Bit of a heads up though, make sure the cable between the Alt and the Battery has a high enough amp rating to handle the alt's output.
Chris
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