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Message started by feelinjunky on 09/27/11 at 17:05:04

Title: LED flashing module
Post by feelinjunky on 09/27/11 at 17:05:04

I have a few questions:

Is that huge block heatsink under the rear seat responsible for flashing the turn signals?

If so, can I replace it with something more efficient that works with LEDs? I replaced all lights (except headlight) with LEDs.

I'm trying to save power because I'm working on a project to add 2 more lights to the Savage. It can be done, I just need a bit more juice. I figured anything with a big heatsink is pretty inefficient and draws a few watts...

Thanks

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/27/11 at 17:08:28

thats the rectum frier

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by Serowbot on 09/27/11 at 17:11:36

The flasher is under the gas tank on the right side... get an electronic replacement for LEDS...
Auto parts store, about $10 or $12 bucks...

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by feelinjunky on 09/27/11 at 17:13:46

Oh, so it's connected to the stator and the battery? Where is the flashing module then?

edit: Okay, I got it. Thanks, Serow I'll need to get one of them.

There isn't a more efficient rectifier out there, is there?

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by greenmonster on 09/28/11 at 13:43:38

If you really want more juice you'll be looking for an after market stator. To the best of my knowledge the current rectifier does an excellent job of being efficient but you can probably find one that's better.

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by verslagen1 on 09/28/11 at 14:41:56

4043434A4F484C53484D5F260 wrote:

There isn't a more efficient rectifier out there, is there?

As far as efficiency goes... no one knows.
Not really been an issue.

The 3 phase generator developes up to 100 volts at 5000 rpm.
Yet we only see about 15 volts.
Unless I miss my guess (I'm no electrical engineer) it's using 3 zener diodes to clamp the voltage to ~15v and put + to + and - to -.
Unused voltage is shorted to ground, not very efficient but light and cheap.

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by feelinjunky on 09/28/11 at 16:12:47

You're right, but 175 watt zener diodes are expensive as hell.

Bottom line: I'm looking to save (or gain) 20 watts of power, excluding any light mods. I already took care of that. Any ideas?

Title: Re: LED flashing module
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/29/11 at 05:38:44

Yea, get another battery & capture the V shorted to ground, If its shorted off before its rectified to dc, build a rectifier & run it thru a regulator, you can get a regulator out of an AC alternator for about 10 bucks from an alternator shop.