I rewound my own field coils in an automotive 12volt shut type generator. The original field coils in series were 3.2 ohms but my new ones I made in series measure 1.6 ohms. The length of wire (132'), size (20 awg) and number of turns are identical as the original but resistance is lower. I am wonder will this be okay as it is connected to an external voltage/current regulator that will perhaps limit the current to the field? Or should I install a resistor in series with the field coil to match the original specs of the field resistance? Or am I all wrong in my thinking?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave