RE: phase conversion

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Original poster: "David Thomson" <dave-at-volantis-dot-org> 

 > Original poster: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>
 >
 > An automobile alternator is an easy way to generate three phase AC
(although
 > you'll have to fight the frequency and voltage issues).. Remove the diode
 > bridge. Most alternators I've seen for dismantling ( as in for 70's
vintage
 > Datsun Z cars) also bring out the neutral.  The field is on the rotor on
 > these things, so there's only two slip rings.

Don't forget to mention that 7 pole alternators won't work.  Make sure the
alternator has 6 poles.  I found out the hard way.

Dave