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RobC

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5.5 Hp conversion.
« on: November 16, 2004, 09:35:55 PM »
This rotor is out of a 5.5hp 6 pole single phase motor. I cut it down far enough to hold 6 full size magnets they are 2x3 by 1 inch thick the other pieces are the same type blocks cut in half. The rotor is round there are no flat surfaces under the magnets just lots of JB weld.



Next I filled the gaps with fiberglass resin with a piece of fiberglass rod in the gap for extra strength and finished grinding the magnets down with my Dewalt grinder and the 4 inch Planet diamond tile saw blade.



After this I coated the whole thing with Gorilla glue and wrapped on 2 layers of Kevlar ribbon and 2 layers of cotton thread to hold everything down tight as the glue started to expand. As it expanded I worked it back into the kevlar and cotton fibers. It came out looking better than I expected. The magnetic feild isn't bad either it will grab anything metallic within 1-1/2 to 2 inches away.



I hope to test the completed genny in a week or so and post some results RobC              
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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2004, 09:43:11 PM »
hmm nice blanks--i always have to post one pict. at a time..

whats it weigh-power output-amps ?

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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2004, 09:43:18 PM »
I guess the the pics got lost somewhere. Arrrgh! RobC
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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2004, 11:47:41 PM »
nice rotor--any chance to see the coils..

should get some high volts at a low rpm...
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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2004, 03:49:34 PM »
Hi RobC!


you are gonna have one powerful genny when completed. I am expecting you will also be needing a huge prop.  also curious where you got the huge mags and what kind they are.


Great looking work and hope to here of your results soon


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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2004, 07:56:55 PM »
Hi, Zubbly.


The magnets aren't neos.  They are ceramic, but still fairly strong.


They are 2x3 by 1 inch thick.  I got mine from Forcefield and they were pretty cheap - 2 for $10.  I think they maybe sold out, however.


RobC

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Re: 5.5 Hp conversion.
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2004, 08:08:28 PM »
Hi, Hiker.


I will get you some pictures as soon as possible.  :)


RobC

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