2000R with a Balmar?

danielgoldberg · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008

Anyone ever hear of there being a problem with the Link 2000R regulating a Balmar high output alternator? Dealer suggests that they've had some problems in the past. Not a big deal to go with a Balmar regulator, but just curious if anyone else has had or heard of some compatibility problem between the two.

davidpm · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008

I just did a google on "Link 2000R Balmar ". There were several hits. Didn't read it carefully but the combination has been used before.

camaraderie · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008

we had a problem thread here last Xmas...but it was easily solved with a replacement.
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-m...regulator.html

danielgoldberg · #4 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008

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Originally Posted by camaraderie

we had a problem thread here last Xmas...but it was easily solved with a replacement.
http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-m...regulator.html

Thanks Cam. Turns out there have been more than one report of trouble with the 2000R. I think we'll go with the 2000, and then match the Balmar alternator to a Balmar regulator.

camaraderie · #5 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008

I think hat is a good idea Dan...+ it is so easy to find and swap out if it does go bad and they are good about doing that.