[geeks] Generator question...

[Mike Hebel]

On Dec 28, 2007, at 2:41 PM, Michael Thompson wrote:

>> 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.

The head in question says 3600 rpms so yeah a 6hp should do fine

Mike
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