Re: OT: Generators in series?

Posted by Rlach on March 09, 2005 at 18:48:27 from (69.159.147.170):

In Reply to: OT: Generators in series? posted by JistThinkin on March 09, 2005 at 18:24:43:

I would say it is possible BUT will work on a wood or insulated bench only; if both alternators are grounded on the same chassis it will not work and create a short circuit. The second alternator negative must be connected to the live output of the first alternator and this is impossible if both alt. grounds are bolted to the same chassis.

Let say you have 2 cars(12 volts negative ground) side by side but not in contact; now you connect the negative lead of the second car to the positive lead of the first car, you can measure 24 volts between the negative lead of the first car and the positive lead of the second car; now if you link both chassis together, you get a nice spark- short circuit.

Not sure I explained clearly, but I am sure of the end result.
Rlach

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• Re: OT: Generators in series? Rlach 19:06:24 03/09/05 (1)
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