---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 02/09/08: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:23 AM - MOV device usage and spec (ROGER & JEAN CURTIS) 2. 09:19 PM - Know Your Charging System article (jayb) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:23:23 AM PST US From: "ROGER & JEAN CURTIS" Subject: AeroElectric-List: MOV device usage and spec This is probably directed to Bob more than anyone else, but if there are comments, please feel free. I have noticed the use of MOV's in many of the "Z" drawings. I understand their value in protecting switches etc. Do you have specs on what MOV should be used for different applications, such as for contactors, flap / gear motors, or any other inductive load? Thanks, Roger Curtis ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:19:00 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Know Your Charging System article From: "jayb" I recently ran across this article regarding aircraft alternator operation and charging systems. http://www.nflite.com/ChargingSystem.html If you scroll down past the general explanations, there is a section titled "Don't overload the system!". The short story is that the author recommends starting the engine with ALT field off so as to not overload the charging system and/or put undue strain on the diode rectifier. Is there anything to this theory? Regards, Jay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=163254#163254 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.