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Can I generate electricity with an alternator out of a car.?

Oct 07, 2006 by olampyone | Posted in Other - Science

If i took a car's alternator and bolted the fan to it stuck it in the wind could I charge a bank of batts. If so, could whoever knows how, send me a wiring diagram. how many rpm's does an alt. need to start charging anyway?

You certainly can. The newer alternators have an integral regulator which controls the output to 13.8-14.2 volts. This would be ideal if all you want to do is charge batteries or power 12 volt devices.

The older alternators have an external

LeAnne | Oct 07, 2006

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