A rectifier converts AC current to DC current. The opposite of an inverter. http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectifier http:/www.tech-faq.com/what-is-a-rectifier.shtml
Yes
how can u tell if the rectifier is bad on a 2001 suzuki intruder 1500lc
Basically yes- It uses a rectifier in place of a regulator
The voltage rectifier is on the left side of the motorcycle just in front of the rear tire.
could be a regulator if it is separate from rectifier, could be a faulty rectifier (ive had a new faulty one)
Could be a bad rectifier
The battery is charged by a generator that runs through a regulator-rectifier. The generator outputs AC voltage and the rectifier converts the voltage to DC. The generator is normally mounted inside the engine on the flywheel.
check for stator AC output first, check specs for your year, that has to work properly under load to go any further, then check for 12.75-13.50 VDC at the battery with it running, if it tests OK at the stator plug and shows battery voltage dropping instead of climbing at fast idle, suspect the rectifier/regulator It is impossible to test the rectifier, but it is built into the regulator/rectifier and you can test the regulator. Buy a manual!
bridge rectifier is the best rectifier.
A regulator is referring to a regulator rectifier which converts the ac voltage put out by the stator to dc voltage and regulates it to a consistent voltage usually 12-14 volts dc.
Working the rectifier
such a control rectifier that control or rectifier single phase. for that purpose we used SCR that is called single phase controlled rectifier.