Hi Ed

I can't see the images, is it because I'm using a Chromebook, or am I still crap at this Etech stuff?

Anyway, here, hopefully are a couple of pics of the dipstick I promised Butch I'd make. I knocked it up with a cordless drill, bench grinder, some emery cloth and a set of taps from Lidl (like Walmart, only cheaper!) out of a bolt from a French 'sleigh' bed, around 100 years old.


https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOGuvbx6-LPju_JN5E4WexTxWMIj9cihPI1l6CT

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNlp1IMG_LzAPvdSKKYpXiSNquUG-4jY_C70x2m


Cheers

Stef

Possibly the best post on this site yet, totally vindicates my view on the sites humour.

Cheers Glort

Stef

Nice set up.

I'd be interested to know how the led multi purpose meter hold out, I,m considering using them to monitor the output on the 3 x 220v phases of my alternator, they look well Gucci, and are cheaper than chips on Ebay.

The quesrion is will they thrive in the heat and vibration?

Cheers Stef

 

Hi All

Thanks for all that, sorry I'm not as switched on as I should be, mind you I'd not be asking questions and cluttering up the site if I knew what I was on about in the first place!

Sadly I doubt you've heard the last of me!

I'm thinking I'll leave it as a 3 phase unit, then if I ever get my hands on any 3 phase workshop equipment I'll have power to hand.

I've got the Lister running as well I envisaged, there's one or two little jobs to tackle - at the least a dipstick, Butch! and the rad I begged out of an LDV van to fit and plumb, then I'd like to fit a starter (all suggestions welcome!) and get my electronically gifted mate to knock me up a 'Startomatic' type set up.

Some time over the next few months I'll try for another video on Youtube, just to secure the bragging rights!

Cheers Stef

Hi Gary,

Here, I hope! is a photo of the spec plate, as well as electronics, generators and painting houses, internet type stuff is almost beyond me as well!




Cheers Stef

Hi Both,

Thanks for the replies.

Mark,

it's not a typo, just my inability to express myself concisely!
I have a frequency meter, rated at 100v between 1 phase and neutral, this is where my readings come from, the ammeter only works on one of the phases, as does the volt meter. The rev counter is a home made device which picks up on 4 magnets on the camshaft retaining collar, via a Hall effect switch, powered by a 9v battery. A mate made it for me, electronics are pretty much beyond me!

Gary,

Yes, it's an SX 460 AVR, well that's what the label says...
There was a sticker inside the control box which I took the precaution of photographing before disturbing it to relocate the gauges. I've laminated it so it can carry on providing a permanent record on the machine.

It's nice to know that if I over load things in a fit of exuberance that it'll all shut down before the magic smoke escapes, it's a shame more things in my past haven't been so well protected!
 
I intend to fit a rotary switch in order that the ammeter serves all three phases, to help with (future) load balancing between the 3 phases, however am I correct in assuming that given the size of the gen head that if it all ends up on one phase I won't damage anything?

Thanks again,

Stef

Same as that, from Darkest France!!

All the best to one and all,

Stef