Enhance Power Stability with Tru-Tech VR166T Voltage Regulator Review

Installed on my solar backup system. I built an exercise bike using an old Ford alternator in case the sun is absent. The generator is pressed against the tire for traction by the pressed fan blades. I have this controller on it and it worked great. There's even a "dumb light" on the dash when I stop pedaling. Typically capable of generating over 15 amps charging current as shown in the pictures.

Nothing to say here. Not a sex article. Does what it's supposed to, only electronically, not mechanically. I was having charging issues and bought this as a possible solution. It turned out that the problem was in the old cable (this is an old car) that lost its insulation and the cores were almost completely rusted. I will definitely leave it in the car as it was very cheap and I can leave the reserve regulator for another day.

This is a modern voltage regulator, smaller than the original and works great. It should better regulate the voltage for all my systems. My old block (probably from the 1960's) still worked but made a clicking noise that actually sounded like a rod knock. I was very concerned until I found out what the noise was so I replaced the block I just removed two screws and reconnect the connector. It was a cheap easy fix that will hopefully last as long as the original.

Can't claim long term use yet but at first glance this thing does the job. I had some trouble charging my old mustang and upgraded various wiring, alternator etc. I thought his regulator was fairly new, but no. it was a battered atlas (didn't they sell them at Chevron stations or something?) that looked serviceable, but I couldn't prove it. This replacement seems to be doing what it's supposed to do. I'll update this review as needed, but I think we have a winner!

I have used this on a Ford IDI with a 1G 100 amp alternator. I've gone through several Motorcraft brand ESCs, they all failed on the first use, which is a bummer because they're expensive. Then I bought one of these and it worked. I bought another one and it worked too. Then I bought another one as a spare. These are blocks that are completely filled with epoxy resin. OEM Motorcraft is an empty shell with a tiny circuit board. Not that it should matter, but they all worked and the OEM didn't…