Re: (ET) Re: rotary inverter

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

The one I got from ebay (forgot the name - but I'll look it up) is not
waterproof, but will sit under the hood. I made a simple plywood platform
for it to sit on and added a dryer extension cord so it plugs into the PTO
outlet.  I believe the original GE unit was similiar in size and
capability - I seem to remember someone said it was made to sit under the
hood. One neat thing about it, is it only runs when there is AC demand.

- SteveS


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Zach" <czach computer org>
To: "Dan Conine" <dconine dotnet com>
Cc: <>
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Re: rotary inverter


> 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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