[SEL] Re: Westinghouse DC generator

[Listerdiesel]

On 4/22/05, Best, George <George_Best at adp.com> wrote:

> Thanks Peter.

This one has carbon brushes and one brush was broken but the others
looked good. The brass tag on the generator says 1700 rpm, which I
assume is the speed needed to produce the rated voltage. I'm guessing
that running it at a lower speed would simply produce less voltage.

Haven't decided yet what I'll power it with. I would assume that I
should belt it to a throttle governed engine to maintain a constant
speed. Hit&Miss might be tough on a generator and cause variations in
voltage.
 Hi again, George:

That would make it quite a bit later than the period you suggested, I have a 
Morganite book or two here, one which has the company history in, I'll see 
if I can get an idea of when the general change-over to carbon began.
 1700 rpm also sounds more modern, if not high for such a device.
 Peter
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