From: peter zimbelman (peterz@dnet.net)
Date: Sat Oct 16 2004 - 14:20:48 PDT
> Message-ID: <000801c4b2d5$adb64bc0$668f4e51@b9u1z9>
> From: "noel shelley" <noel@shelley1722.freeserve.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: [MV] WTB: 24 VDC power supply
> Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:04:40 +0100
>
> . An old deuce generator and a 1 horse AC motor?
>
> Simple maths :- 24vX50a = 1200 Watts 750 W = 1Hp
>
> allow poor conversion factor for this arrangement , friction , heat
> losses,
> Etc SO use a 2.2 Kw {3 Hp } motor for this application .
> The belt ratio will ,for a 1500 rpm motor need to be around 4-5 to 1
>
> The idea works well , I`ve done this .
>
> BUT NEVER run an alternator without some load as you will instantly fry
> the
> regulator . The batteries hold down the voltage , without them , it goes
> off
> the scale .
>
Have you ever looked at the surplus generators on www.surpluscenter.com ? I
can't figure out whether they'd be an acceptable replacement for an M35. If
so, could the 200 amp. unit be used as a welder too? With their controls
listed on the website, I mean.
TIA,
Pete Zimbelman Robbinsville, NC 28771
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