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Which PODtronics for my Alton
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveF" data-source="post: 132416" data-attributes="member: 3111"><p>Correct, the source of electrons (dynamo, alternator, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_time_machine#Flux_Capacitor" target="_blank">flux-capacitor</a>) doesn't matter - it's the regulator which typically causes any leaking.</p><p>If you have a multimeter you can measure it.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Set the meter to measure <em>current</em>,</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Switch off anything on the bike which might draw current - might seem obvious but...</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remove the wire(s) from one side of the battery so that the battery pole has no other connections,</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Connect one side of the meter to the wire(s) you just removed from the battery and the pole on the battery which now has no wires on it,</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You are now measuring the total leakage of your electrical system,</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If the current is more than a couple of milli-amps something is leaky, if not then everything is good and you don't need any magical extra switchery.</li> </ul><p>If it's more than a few milli-amps it may be the regulator. On the other hand, you might have other stuff on the bike which leaks depending upon what state your bike is.</p><p>I have an Alton and Podtronics regulator and the battery never leaked away. OTOH, I don't use automotive batteries on the bike as I don't have electric start so don't need a massive battery.</p><p>All batteries self-discharge to some extent typically getting much worse as they get old.</p><p></p><p>Hope this is clear, let me know if it's not and I'll try again.</p><p></p><p>Cheers - Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveF, post: 132416, member: 3111"] Correct, the source of electrons (dynamo, alternator, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_time_machine#Flux_Capacitor']flux-capacitor[/URL]) doesn't matter - it's the regulator which typically causes any leaking. If you have a multimeter you can measure it. [LIST] [*]Set the meter to measure [I]current[/I], [*]Switch off anything on the bike which might draw current - might seem obvious but... [*]Remove the wire(s) from one side of the battery so that the battery pole has no other connections, [*]Connect one side of the meter to the wire(s) you just removed from the battery and the pole on the battery which now has no wires on it, [*]You are now measuring the total leakage of your electrical system, [*]If the current is more than a couple of milli-amps something is leaky, if not then everything is good and you don't need any magical extra switchery. [/LIST] If it's more than a few milli-amps it may be the regulator. On the other hand, you might have other stuff on the bike which leaks depending upon what state your bike is. I have an Alton and Podtronics regulator and the battery never leaked away. OTOH, I don't use automotive batteries on the bike as I don't have electric start so don't need a massive battery. All batteries self-discharge to some extent typically getting much worse as they get old. Hope this is clear, let me know if it's not and I'll try again. Cheers - Steve [/QUOTE]
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