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Paul T.

12-26-1999 10:13:56

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I'm considering buying a 10,000 watt belt driven generator head and putting my own 20 hp. engine on it but I'm a little nervous about belt slippage and equipment damage resulting from the power drop. Anyone have any experience or opinions? Thanks

Paul

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Dan Vezina

11-13-2002 10:55:09

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Re: Belt-driven generator in reply to Paul T., 12-26-1999 10:13:56

I am looking for a company that handles cermag generators or the parent company itself.
You can call me at 250-785-1207 or email me please. Thank you.

Dan

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Fred Martin

12-27-1999 09:56:38

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Re: Belt-driven generator in reply to Paul T., 12-26-1999 10:13:56

Hi Paul from Fred
Bbot gave you the clue to the first half of your questions. Belts, (plural) If it slips, two pulleys and two belts and etc. The second part about voltage drop when something comes on line is where a good governor does it's thing and yanks the throttle wide open to compensate and bring the voltage back up. There is a proceedure for this, and that is to start the most current drawing load first. That way more will be available for it and it won't pull the generator down and make it labor or try to squeal the belts as much. With 20 hp, should be more than enough. Keep us posted on the outcome if you decide on it. Monitor it with a good voltmeter and if drop is more than 10%, try tweaking the governor a little. Fred from the Mung Factory

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bbott

12-26-1999 19:08:15

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Re: Belt-driven generator in reply to Paul T., 12-26-1999 10:13:56

I dunno if youre going to find a timing belt rated for 20 HP....

But there are lots of industrial rated cogged belt drives available for that power range. Browning... Dodge... etc have hubs/sheaves for them to fit most any lash-up.

Any decent industrial supply/mechanical supply/hyd shop should be able to help you with getting one set up.

You probably really dont need cogged belt drives thought...If you've got properly sized and tensioned V-Belts you won't have any troubles though... it's a matter of proper size and tension..

I've got an old (45+ years) belt driven generator here at the ranch that was used by my uncle and great-uncle before they got decent power to the barn and shop.

It sat in the shop and was driven through a trap door in the wall via 2 good sized V belts hooked up to the tractor PTO. Some day I'm gonna see if it still works... The V belts are still hanging on the wall... haven't found the PTO/Vbelt drive yet.

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Ernie

12-26-1999 16:46:34

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Re: Belt-driven generator in reply to Paul T., 12-26-1999 10:13:56

Go to a power transmission shop and ask for an appropirately sized "timing" belt. They are toothed and will not slip. While at it rig up some expanded metal for a guard.

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