From: Joe Foley (redmenaced@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Aug 07 2002 - 15:33:45 PDT
--- Steve Hight <slhight@qwest.net> wrote:
> I have a 60HP stationary gas motor, and I would like
> to run a generator with
> it.
>
> I need 15-20KW, I plan to run a few welders (one at
> a time) that currently
> run on 230V 50A circuits, plus a few light 110
> circuits.
+++++++++++
WRONG!!!
You do NOT want to do that!
Electric welders and gensets don't get along well at
all. Why? Well,....... the reverse EMF caused when
breaking the arc will blow the diodes in the rotor
circuit.
Ask me how I know! C'mon, ask.
Joe
>
> Any reccomendations on surplus models that may fit
> the bill
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