Considering the principle of how the Rotax "regulator" operates (i.e. by
shorting
out the generator coils when the output voltage exceeds a limit), it is a
possibility
that having a permanent load of 1 or 2 amps is actually "kinder" to
the regulator because it helps stop the load dropping to the point where the
regulator actually starts "regulating". Maybe it's better to warm up the
solenoid
coil than warm the regulator innards.
Obviously, if you can't afford to loose 2 amps to the solenoid, don't use it.
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