[Amps] Custom tranny winders in the UK

[R.Measures]

On May 7, 2004, at 1:25 AM, Philip de Cadenet wrote:

> Hello Rich,
>
>> ð  Probably not, Phillip --  13.8v is almost history in the motor 
>> vehicle world.  The new standard is 42v for ordinary cars and 200v 
>> for hybrids.  .
>
> ...
>
> I think BMW's with those fancy xenon headlamps are running around with 
> 65v systems and more for the lamps.

  My neighbors have a BMW X-5 (she) and a 740 (he) and both vehicles  
have 14v electrical systems.  However, the xenon-arc headlamps 
seemingly operate from a DC switcher supply.
>
> At least we're talking sensible current!

  As I recall, both vehicles have a 125A, 14v alternator.

cheers, Philip
>
> (((73)))
> -- 
> Philip de Cadenet G4ZOW
> Transmitters 'R' Us
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>
>
Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org