voltage regulator for a gl 1200

diode

trike lady said:

Possible use of a 'Blocking Diode' on the BCL so the battery cannot return power through the alternator, but there is a diode pack inside to prevent that. Unless it's a safety that the designer want you to put in place.

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The diode sounds like it would be great, now what kind and where do I get one?

In my first question I used the wrong word, (regulator) I should have said, relay? when wired up it has a one wire to the battery, voltage goes both ways. when not running, 12 volts go back into the alternator which will burn up something. I think I need something that will break current flow back to the alt. when not running.

voltage check

Ken Bergen said:

It's the job of the regulator/rectifier inside your new alternator to prevent reverse current.

A fuse is good but many installations forgo this.

Bottom line is that you're over thinking this.

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You may be right, maby what I need to do is volt check my car on the battery feed wire as it is not running.