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TPXX

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Gen head suitability
« on: August 22, 2006, 06:49:44 PM »
I have a 12/2 still in crate and want to know if the 10kw head with welder terminals can be used with this engine? I understand that the 12/2 will not do 10KW but will the welder portion work?

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Re: Gen head suitability
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2006, 11:31:15 PM »
Hi I'm not sure either but you will need to rig some sort of dummy load.
U picked up an electric heat air handler for a/c.
I set up  switch bank to cut in the blower and the heat strips in steps.
Then when you have the engine cleaned and able to run and break in you can start. Keep us posted.
What horse power you get depends on the speed you chose.
The welder will be fine. except maybe for the higher settings
Dennis
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Still in devlopment for 24/7 operation, 77 hours running time

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Re: Gen head suitability
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2006, 03:43:32 AM »
Yes, it will work like a champ.

It is my opinion that a gen head with some headroom for surge is a good idea. It is always OK to put too large a gen head on an engine (within reason). The opposite is rarely ever true (for our purposes)(AC power generation). About the only application where a too small system works well is an automotive alternator. But, remember that the alternator never has too much load as designed.

A strong running 12/2 may surprise you with the level of power you will be able to get. Rocketboy can make 11,000 watts with his 16/2, which is more than many would have guessed.

Chris
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