What usually goes when a generator burns out. I mean if its not the brushes or the regulator, what part the windings or the commutator that is the culprit? what are the odds.
generator q.
Jul 02, 2007
4 Replies
Bar-to-bar shorts in commutator. Winding-to-winding short in armature. Winding-to-ground short in armature (or Field).
Can be difficult to diagnose without shop equipment. Usually not worth the trouble.
Speedy Jim
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Why thank you Jim for your trouble. You are a wealth of information. Ya know I did build a test stand. an old washing machine motor to spin the generator for a moment to read a voltmeter. works great! but alas it is not a growler.
HaHa! Well done.
A washing machine motor, no less.
Now, if I can just lay my hands on my 1903 Handbook, I'm certain there is a set of plans for a growler. :-)
Jim
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