What exactly does the Rectifier do??

[fury23]

I have a 1997 Seadoo SPX and I was told that the rectifier was bad.
It loses power out on the water, it wants to go, then slows down.

Would the rectifier do and would this cause this??

 

[seadoo GTS 1993]

yup, sounds like thats the rectifier causing that, and the rectifier charges the battery wen the skis in use

 

[fury23]

yup, sounds like thats the rectifier causing that, and the rectifier charges the battery wen the skis in use

The ski doesnt die, it will act like it wants to get back on it, but then boggs down again. The carburetor was rebuilt, when you choke it, it dies, so I know its getting fuel to the carb.

 

[roneagan@cfl.rr.com]

The rectifer changes AC voltage to DC so the electronics can use it.. When the engine spins the magneto generates AC voltage just like a generator.. So if it's not working you will not get the needed voltage to charge the battery and run the ski..

 

[DooMe]

is the battery going dead on you? the regulator rectifier is part of the charging system only and with a fully charged battery your ski will run fine till the battery gets low IF its the voltage regulator. if you arent having to keep charging the battery then its not the voltage regulator.

 

[seadoo GTS 1993]

If ur battery aint goin dead then it aint the rectifier... clean raves?