Re: [MV] Proceedure for polarization of generators.

From: Ted Hintopoulos (hint@northnet.org)
Date: Mon Aug 07 2000 - 09:39:22 PDT


>you must *momentarily* connect a jumper lead between the
>generator terminal (usually marked GEN) and the battery terminal (usually
>marked BAT) of the regulator *BEFORE* starting the engine. The momentary
>surge of current (via the jumper) will correctly polarize the generator.
>This problem does not exist with an alternator, but only generators.

I thought you "flash", momentarily connect a jumper lead from, the FIELD to
the
battery ungrounded terminal. This assumes that the field return line is
grounded,
usually an internal generator connection.

?? Yes ??? No ??

Ted H.



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