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Generator alternator wiring
Theo Arn:
This is my first question so please be gentle with me!
I bought a chinese diesel generator it's running but.. there are no wires going anywhere. I know they are called L1,L2,R1 & R2 but how ho I wire them to a socket? It's an AVR brushed generator 110 and 240v I only want to use 240v. Hoping someone can elaborate thanks
scott p:
hello Theo Arn: A couple of questions. Is the information you got on youtube specific to your generator? There are no sockets build in to the generator, say a normal 120 and a oddball 220 that you can test for power? Why do you say there are no wires going anywhere?
Do you have a multimeter to test for voltage?
mike90045:
This is the schematic for the generic ST head wiring, may not apply to your head, but somewhat the same idea
Theo Arn:
--- Quote from: scott p on July 07, 2020, 07:12:44 AM ---hello Theo Arn: A couple of questions. Is the information you got on youtube specific to your generator? There are no sockets build in to the generator, say a normal 120 and a oddball 220 that you can test for power? Why do you say there are no wires going anywhere?
Do you have a multimeter to test for voltage?
--- End quote ---
Hi, the information I got is generic applies to brush generators. I worded the question badly there are wires and the video I watched was on how to check if a generator was working ie making power. I have a link below to the video. Generator tests ok however there is a switch missing to select voltages there are 8 or 9 wires that attach to the switch. I was hoping I could just wire it to a socket from the wires in the alternator. Sorry I should have added more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC_LrrZcx38
scott p:
Hey:
It appears the information you require is covered in the youtube link where he explains the function of the two coils.
Still not understanding when you mention the switches. A switch is missing and there are 8 or 9 wires hanging in the breeze. Or are there two switches, one feeding off the other?
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