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I am looking for a voltage regulator for my 12.5 KW gene.
Last time I bought one 4 yrs ago they were $130. and now they are $460.
Just wondering if anyone knows of a place that has them cheaper. Google search shows only one other source at the same price. Talk about inflation. I have aprox 700 hrs on the current regulator.
Problem: measuring 75 volts each leg at generator.
I have been through 3 regulators in the past 6 years wonder why!
Brad
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Have you called Newell and talked to Chuck Clark? Sometimes Newell has hard to find parts cheaper than others because they bought them a long time ago.
Not sure what is causing the issues with the voltage regulator. I have over 3600 hrs on my Kohler 12.5KW genset and it appears to be the original voltage regulator. I have put about 800 hours on mine during the past 6 years with so far (knock on wood) nothing but oil and filters (oil, air and fuel).
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Talked to Chuck. He can only give me an 800 number to Kohler and Kohler will then direct you to someone in your area.
I will try a company in Massachusetts tomorrow.
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Tom
The Part# is in the title. 228602.
Brad
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Place in Massachusetts was $10 higher
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That is one expensive regulator. I looked as well and didn't find it any cheaper either. I have not heard of anyone blowing so many of them. You might consider talk in to Kohler as to what the think could me causing it. Tom
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Hey Brad, maybe post this in the Wanderlodge forum I think a lot of Bluebirds of your vintage have the same genset. They may have a solution and source for the regulator. Good luck.
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I am wondering what may cause the failure! I am measuring 75 volts at the generator. Was 65 volts last time according to my notes. Any thoughts from the electrical gurus?
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Brad, do you have the Kohler manual?
I have a copy of the manual and troubleshooting guide, also the Yanmar manual. These are from the Bluebird site but should still be relevant. If you want I can upload them in the files section.
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Forest, I do have a manual but no help to the problem. I will try and problem solve with Kohler direct.
Meanwhile Forest I took your advise and looked on the bluebird site and found a guy that had a web site for parts in Pennsylvania, they had 6 regulators in stock for the same price $461. but are closer than Kansas and they look like a good place for parts for generators so I am adding their web site.
http://www.partsfortechs.com/asapcart/?z...7552bdf15c
Thanks for your input Forest.
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