Re: While We Are Talking Generators

Posted by Bob M on December 31, 2006 at 15:46:53 from (69.205.124.61):

In Reply to: While We Are Talking Generators posted by John M on December 31, 2006 at 15:24:37:

A couple quick tests:

1 - Ground the generator ARM terminal. Then use a 6 or 12 volt battery to supply current to the FLD terminal (ground thru the generator frame). If the armature spins the generator is probably OK.

2 - Ground the FLD terminal. Now spin the armature to 1,800 RPM or faster and take a voltage reading between the ARM terminal and the generator frame. An output reading of 18 volts or higher means the generator is OK.

Note - The above will tell you whether or not a generator is completely DOA. However a generator can pass the tests but still have problems with low output, etc.

Replies:

• Re: While We Are Talking Generators John M 19:29:44 12/31/06 (1)
  • Re: While We Are Talking Generators Bob M 16:11:15 01/01/07 (0)

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