alternater generators
alternater generators
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can someone please tell me what needs to be done to convert a 12 or 24volt automotive alternater into a 220-240volt ac generator
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RE: alternater generators
Rod
RE: alternater generators
Blacksmith
RE: alternater generators
RE: alternater generators
You can however rectify the output to create high voltage dc, and use this to control the alternator with some additional electronics. I did this years ago to generate +1200v 400mA dc, to power a mobile amateur radio transmitter before high power RF transistors were cheap and available as they now are. So it can be done.
RE: alternater generators
RE: alternater generators
Inverters come as 300w about £40, 600w about £75. The wattage and price goes up. The largest I have seen is 2.5kw which is close to £300. All the best.
RE: alternater generators
RE: alternater generators
I had this thought while I was using an air die grinder to do what a small Dremel tool could do, while being deafened by the noise the 1492 watt (2 HP) compressor was making to run a tool that might as well be 60 watts, and with a lot less noise. :)
Pancholin.
RE: alternater generators
Hello Drp,
Since you are in agricultural field, I can see the reasons of your exercise.
However, I strongly recommend you to explore different approach.
1)Use Kubota 3.5 KW diesel engine (horizontal) and Sawafuji generator. This kind of combination will give you the lightest compact unit invaluable in the market place today.
2)You will be able to obtain 240VAC, 120VAC and 12,24 DC if required.
3)The Engine is water cooled (very quite) furthermore, you saving on energy consumption.
4)Do not try to use gas engine/ generator in your application. As you have to run the engine once every month minimum otherwise you must empty the tank. In Diesel engine case does not matter.
5)If you want to explore this option, your best pricing will be from companies selling generators for boats and marines applications. E.g. (www.nextgenerationpower.com)
Good luck