> Because frequency and waveform are a function of > generator speed, you would (theoretically) have to > slow down the generator considerably to get 60Hz out > of it. Couple this with having to slow down the
Yep. > engine, and you're running so far down the torque and > horsepower curve that it's horribly inefficient. And I don't care if it's particularly inefficient, only that it functions and draws less fuel than at full speed. The idea is to tide the house over during the night, just running a couple of fireplace fans and a light or two. The sort of junk you'd consider running off batteries overnight if you could stomach that sort of thing. If I'm at 1/10 the load and using only 1/2 the fuel, that's still probably OK. > that's if the regulating system would tolerate it as > well. If it's inherently (self) regulated, it won't > work. You need the speed to create a large enough > magnetic field in the windings to saturate the fields. The MD-3 has an external active VR. It's just a thought, the Lister is pretty efficient even running at full speed. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
