Re: Why do my lights get brighter when I rev the engine?
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Originally Posted by yorkie_chris
Re. the "when you rev the engine" comments... last time I checked, I seem to remember my alternator putting out around 40VAC (open circuit) at tickover. So, the regulator is always in action and needing to do it's stuff.
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That's when there's no load, when connected the voltage will drop significantly.
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