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Old May 9, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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And what is it for?

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Old May 9, 2016 | 08:54 PM
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It's a voltage regulator.
 
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I see your regulator that controls the overflow from the charging system,
 
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Its basically a fancy switch that turns the alternator output off and on to keep the output voltage around 14 volts so you don't blow up batteries, lights, accessories, etc.
 
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The fin's are there because the current flow makes it hot, those are heat sinks/vanes,, keep the thing clean
 
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Short description: voltage regulator.

Longer description: This device turns the ~36volt, 3-phase AC voltage from your alternator, into nice, even 12-14 volts DC to run all your electricals and charge your battery. It does get hot in that transformation process, and is why it has cooling fins.

It's also unplugged
 
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