On 2007-08-02 11:13:13 -0400, Akka said:

We have a 15 horsepower Mercury (actually, Mariner) outboard for our
RIB. We sometimes use it at night, and want to mount an all-around
white light on the motor. The motor outputs 20-40 V non-rectified,
non-regulated power. We're afraid we'll simply blow out any bulbs
intended for 12-volt use. Short of buying a voltage regulator (way
too expensive), is there any solution to this problem?

Rob

Check it's output with a load on it with approximately the same
resistance as a bulb, say about 10 ohms to be on the safe side if my
math's right. (Connect the resistor across the two wires in parallel
with your volt meter)

Those generators are designed for what you want, so it may be working properly.

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