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68shrtwd · 04-01-2002, 07:55 AM

does anyone know which type alternator puts out high voltage with minimal rpms.im thinking the newer style has to be spinning pretty good to put out high voltage. does the old style external regulated work like this. this is for a windmill charging system.any advice is greatly appreciated thanks

Scrub · 04-01-2002, 11:36 AM

The output can be changed by increasing the exciter power. I wanted to get 48 volts out an alternator and was told to get a "Big Frame" Ford alternator as it was the easiest one to adjust the exciter voltage on.

Buliding you own windmill would be challenging in that the wind varies so much.
I would like to know more about what you are doing.

I have 3 of the commercial 403 units, but I haven't got them hooked all the way up yet.
They don't seem to turn unless there are cows blowing by the house.

Here is my front yard. The towers are 40 feet tall.

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Scrub
70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles
72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

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71Chev · 04-01-2002, 12:01 PM

Scrub how much power can you get out of those?

Moved to General.
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71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.
Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com

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04-01-2002, 07:55 AM	#1
68shrtwd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: kaufman,tx.usa Posts: 529	way ot/alternator? does anyone know which type alternator puts out high voltage with minimal rpms.im thinking the newer style has to be spinning pretty good to put out high voltage. does the old style external regulated work like this. this is for a windmill charging system.any advice is greatly appreciated thanks __________________ 92 chevy 3500 dually turbo diesel -------77 nova (87,000)straight 6, 77 glastron jet boat 460 ford 98 ford exploder kaufman,tx

04-01-2002, 11:36 AM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	The output can be changed by increasing the exciter power. I wanted to get 48 volts out an alternator and was told to get a "Big Frame" Ford alternator as it was the easiest one to adjust the exciter voltage on. Buliding you own windmill would be challenging in that the wind varies so much. I would like to know more about what you are doing. I have 3 of the commercial 403 units, but I haven't got them hooked all the way up yet. They don't seem to turn unless there are cows blowing by the house. Here is my front yard. The towers are 40 feet tall. ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. [This message has been edited by Scrub (edited April 01, 2002).] __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

04-01-2002, 12:01 PM	#3
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Scrub how much power can you get out of those? Moved to General. ------------------ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear. Email: 67-72truckparts@nanosecond.com [This message has been edited by 71Chev (edited April 01, 2002).] __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.



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