I fit an in line fuse (10 Amp ?). But when it breaks won't the electronic regulator be damaged Because the engine is still running and charging.

John

email (option): john.kater@chello.nl

hi john,when the fuse blows,there is then no circuit so nothing will work,the fuse is the safety link.although the dynamo is producing current all the time,the regulator lets into the battery enough to keep it topped up,when it is fully charged the regulator disconnects until you use some more from the battery.if the fuse has blown the battery is out of the equasion.
hope this helps
cheers rick

email (option): richardholt@rocketmail.com

Thanks Rick, Next time when the engine is running I disconnect the fuse and see what happens. (Lights and ammeter). So when driving I recognize a broken fuse at once.

John

email (option): john.kater@chello.nl

With the engine running nothing happens when the fuse blows untill you slow down then the candle will go out.
You get the same effect with dead battery or a broken wire.
The important thing s to find out why the fuse blew in the first place.

email (option): wariron@tpg.com.au