[geeks] Generator question...

[Michael Thompson]

>You need 1 HP per 750 Watts of generator. For a 3.6 KVA generator 
>you need a minimum of 4.8 HP, so your 6 HP engine should be enough.
>
>The generator is designed to run horizontally so it probably doesn't 
>include a thrust bearing. If you mount the generator vertically the 
>weight of the armature will be supported by the thrust bearing in 
>the engine. With the extra weight it might not last long.
>
>You need to look at the RPMs that the generator was designed for and 
>make sure that your 6 HP engine runs at the same speed. If not, you 
>won't get 60 Hz from the generator.
>
>>Idle curiosity here.  Is it possible to use a standard generator "head" in
>>a vertical form?
>>
>>Suppose I have an old 3.6vka "head" lying around and an old 6hp lawnmower
>>engine.  Could I just construct a vertical frame with the gas engine on top
>>and the generator mounted underneath?
>>
>>Mike Hebel
>
>Michael Thompson