DIY Solid-State Rectifier Regulator

Whether for your motorcycle or your all-terrain vehicle, build a solid-state rectifier regulator. Solid-state regulators change to keep the voltage level constant to the output device. Solid-state rectifiers take the output of AC current and convert it to a pulsating DC current. Pulsating DC currents have only positive inputs and no negative inputs. Rectifier and regulator combinations are needed to control the voltage level and current feed into devices to keep them from burning out.

Things You'll Need

• Metal epoxy
• Regulator
• 80-Amp rectifier, 1000-Volt
• Wire stripper
• Electrical tape
• 2 electrical wires

Instructions

1. Brush metal epoxy to the back of a regulator and rectifier. Place the regulator on the desired device. Let the epoxy dry for 30 minutes.

2. Using wire strippers, remove 1/4 of an inch of the rubber wire sheath from the ends of the “F” wire, “I” wire, “A” wire and “Case” wire on the regulator.

3. Twist the end of the “F” wire around the brush wire. Insert the end of the “I” wire to the ignition switch. Insert the end of the “A” wire to the battery voltage meter. Twist the “Case” wire to the electrical ground. Cover all exposed wire with electrical tape to prevent electrical shock.

4. Strip 1/4 of an inch of rubber sheath from the ends of the three output wire from the AC alternator.

5. Twist the three output wires into the three inputs lugs on the rectifier. Cover the lugs and wires with electrical tape.

6. Remove 1/4 of an inch of the rubber sheath from the each end of the two electrical wires.

7. Twist one end of an electrical wire to the “-“ output lug on the rectifier. Twist the other end of a wire to the negative tower of your battery. Cover the negative tower and wires with electrical tape. Twist one end of the other electrical wire to the “+“ output lug on the rectifier. Twist the other end of the wire to the positive tower of your battery. Cover the positive tower and wires with electrical tape.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear rubber electrician gloves when handling the regulator, rectifier, alternator and battery. The electrician gloves prevent electrical shock.