Nigel Goodwin said:
Overclocked said:
I think we have a misunderstanding here. If we were to remove the diodes and regulator from an alternator, you would have pure unregulated AC Voltage. Theoretically it should be 120V.
Sorry, but you're talking rubbish!.
You could rewind an alternator to provide a higher voltage, as it is they are wound for low voltage and high current.
Nigel, If you Remove the Regulator, the output voltage of a car alternator goes Up as the RPM increases.
Back around the 1970's, some companies were selling a "Black Box Device" to convert alternators for 120 Volts. It was just a Switch in a box for $30.00.
At about 2000 RPM, (Motor RPM) the output of the alternator is about 120 Volts DC. (Alternator RPM is Much Higher)
At about 4000 RPM, (Motor RPM) the output is about 220 volts DC.
Usually the Alternator Diodes will handle the 120 volts and can easily power an electric stove. **At Least for awhile.
It did work well for running Power Tools, Electric Drill and Skill Saws.
Removing the Diodes causes a Problem. Both for frequency and phase.
You could just use one phase, but not sure how it will affect Power.
And the frequency goes up with RPM. Can get Very High, definately not 60Hz.