Zener x 2?
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Nature always takes the path of least resistance....vitually all the current will go thru one...the other will do little or nothing. The same principle applies to trying to run 10 amps thru two 5 amp relays....one hogs all the current, the other idles. Trying to fire two plugs off the same coil circuit....same thing, one fires, the other stands by.
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Snakepit said:
You can, if you connect the zeners as shown (RM23 alternator, JPN/850 MkIII).
http://www.nortonownersclub.org/support ... alternator
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I agree with the circuit given by LAB.....not the usual parallel arrangement I and others objected to.
As far as doing a parallel arrangement with "matched" zeners, It is doubtful such a perfect match could be obtained in practice, and the comments of my first post applies. Better to follow Chillys suggestion and go with a modern rectifier/regulator. I am thinking of using the Boyer Powerbox.
As far as doing a parallel arrangement with "matched" zeners, It is doubtful such a perfect match could be obtained in practice, and the comments of my first post applies. Better to follow Chillys suggestion and go with a modern rectifier/regulator. I am thinking of using the Boyer Powerbox.
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