S SeaDooTim New Member May 19, 2008 #1 All, Not sure what switch to use. Do I need one with AFD or without? What type of alternator does the Rotax engines use (2007 Challenger SE).
All, Not sure what switch to use. Do I need one with AFD or without? What type of alternator does the Rotax engines use (2007 Challenger SE).
kustomkarl Premium Member Premium Member May 19, 2008 #2 The Rotax uses a magneto not an alternator. Go to west marine ans look at the selection. You need just a 3 position switch, if your using 2 batteries.
The Rotax uses a magneto not an alternator. Go to west marine ans look at the selection. You need just a 3 position switch, if your using 2 batteries.
S SeaDooTim New Member May 19, 2008 #3 Thank you for the reply. The ones I looked at (Westmarine - $39) still gives you the option of getting it with the AFD or not. Do I need to use the $100+ switch?
Thank you for the reply. The ones I looked at (Westmarine - $39) still gives you the option of getting it with the AFD or not. Do I need to use the $100+ switch?
S SeaDooTim New Member May 19, 2008 #5 AFD is Alternator Field Disconnect. Since ROTAX uses a magneto, go with the switch without AFD? From the description of a GUEST switch: "When using with alternators with internal voltage regulators, be sure to choose a switch without AFD."
AFD is Alternator Field Disconnect. Since ROTAX uses a magneto, go with the switch without AFD? From the description of a GUEST switch: "When using with alternators with internal voltage regulators, be sure to choose a switch without AFD."
kustomkarl Premium Member Premium Member May 19, 2008 #6 Oops...thanks for the update...I have a better unit...let me get you some info. I'll post it in about 5 minutes...don't go away.
Oops...thanks for the update...I have a better unit...let me get you some info. I'll post it in about 5 minutes...don't go away.
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