Flux
Very usefull information . Yes the alt in Hugh's book is the five phase and I hadn't made my mind on how to wire it . I'd like to wire it the best for my application but without knowing whats best star or Delta , Not having a clue what phase would be best but 5 phase causes me problems just thinking about it . I can sure see where single phase would help me wiring the house part of things .
Now I think I interperate from your last massage that it would also be easier or even better to run direct ac with a single Phase ? I have no problem with wiring it in a certain way if I just knew what was best . Single phase is the way I need to wire it now that you point that out . I'm certain it will make my life easier as I was wondering how to use 3 phase let alone 5 phase lol Knowing if Delta or Star connection was best for my application would be very much appreachated also .
I've seen the 3 phase with 9 coils 3 coils in each phase . And Hugh'a book even shows a 3 phase with 4 coils in each phase . So from that I'm concluding I could even make a 3 phase alt with with 15 coils and have 5 on each phase . Have no clue as to a single phase wiring . Would the start and finish from all the coils be connected to form two leads ?? That would certainly be nice .
Flux Wrote
" If you want to run direct ac loads then you need alternators designed for single phase and with a decent voltage regulating system otherwise the volts will be all over the place. "
Yes thinking about it I need single phase and I'd have to have the voltage regulating system . Rather than trying to make a voltage system wouldn't it be better to use one made for something else ?
I have 2 regulators with the writing below on them . They have two + marks on one end and 4 neg terminals on the other . Any idea if these are suitable ?
Potter & Brumfield
PRD-11DJ3-12 12VDC
20 amp 125VDC Non inductive
Cu 60 degree wire only
Each regulator has Two huge resitsters about 6 inch long with
Milwaukee 20 OHM then below that it says 12/89
I have the wiring harness and all still hooked up and below these 6 inch resisters are 2 more of the gold color ones abour 2 inch long that say
Dale RH - 50 50W 1.5 and a up side down horse shue then 1%
This is all from a Rebot I scrapped out . It plugged into the wall but all the motors were DC . I have no idea what or how to use this stuff but was hoping a friend of mine thats into this stuff for a living could help with some details . He's not into alt making but knows his electronics .
If these couldn't be used why not the old voltage regulating system from a car with the big 4 prong regulators under the hood ? I think about that 50 dollar generator . Wouldn't an old generator have a regulating system on it ?
I know where one that looks 50 years old is setting with the carbrators took off . It still turns so could I touch the leads together and it break like the wind alts to check it out any ?
Flux I have to go but THANKS man I knew someone probably plenty of people could help me if I just talked to them . Your answers have been great and made me think and I really appreachate that .
Lonnie