semantics question, generator or alternator |
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semantics question, generator or alternator |
type47 |
Aug 16 2013, 10:57 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, I went to local FLAPS to have my "alternator" tested (it tested good) and they asked me if it was a generator (since it was so old) or an alternator. I said alternator. I looked it up in the PET because the guy testing it needed the part number (022.903.023 is -4) and the PET says it's a generator. What shall I call it and would that have any influence on the testing. Someone might explain the difference btw alt and gen. (gen doesn't need external current for the field windings, if I recall...)
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