I drive a 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air, which has a 12vDC Generator, yes Generator. I recently installed a piece of audio equipment, which the system quickly destroyed. System, when sampled by a multi-meter is delivering 14.2v (which is spot on according to the "55 Chev shop manual).
When viewed on a scope however, spikes of 30v showed up. Obviously these did not affect any of the original equipment (such as the vacuum tube radio), lights etc. I am sure that this vehicle is thus devoid of any power conditioning apparatus, and this is why it will likely continue to destroy modern electronics installed.
Does anyone have good advice on taming this beast, at a reasonable cost (Power conditioning circuitry or apparatus that can handle the spikes over extended use)??? The Audio Amplifier that I destroyed needs 12v, up to 30amp peak maximum. Thanks.
When viewed on a scope however, spikes of 30v showed up. Obviously these did not affect any of the original equipment (such as the vacuum tube radio), lights etc. I am sure that this vehicle is thus devoid of any power conditioning apparatus, and this is why it will likely continue to destroy modern electronics installed.
Does anyone have good advice on taming this beast, at a reasonable cost (Power conditioning circuitry or apparatus that can handle the spikes over extended use)??? The Audio Amplifier that I destroyed needs 12v, up to 30amp peak maximum. Thanks.