As I mentioned in the last Tip, I was configuring the Wakespeed WS500 Pro alternator controller we have installed on our J/109 to use the whitespace feature and, although it’s not generally recommended, I was also messing around in advanced mode to get the most out of the alternator and our batteries—once a geek, always a geek.
Since we have a Pro, I was able to do all this tweaking using the Wakespeed App on my phone, but that has a downside: without a device plugged into the regulator I would have to turn on the ignition, or start the engine, to power it1.
With the first option the loud beeeeeeeeeeep from the oil pressure alarm would make me crazy, and I hate running an engine at idle for long periods.