Re: (ET) Re: rotary inverter

[Chris Zach <czach computer org>]

Hm. How waterproof is the thing? Can you leave it outside on the 
tractor, or does it need to be loved. Can it be mounted somewhere on the 
tractor pernamently; I'd hate to have to drag it around for string trimming.

Chris


Dan Conine wrote:

> A rotary inverter (in this case) is a 36VDC motor which is run by the 
> tractor. The motor is directly coupled to a 110VAC generator.
>
> You get perfect sinusoidal power, vs. the psuedo-simulated(modified sine 
> wave) power from a solid-state inverter.  Simple, relatively easy to 
> repair if you are living with a soldering iron and a roll of magnet 
> wire, and  civilization is gone.
> Disadvantage: brushes, bearings, armatures wear out.
>
> Dan Conine
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