Indiana Ken
Well-known Member
From time to time I see posts concerning the aplication of one wire alternators on tractors. Typically the post has to do with the RPM threshold required for the alternator to begin charging. Currently, there is one of these discussions in progress on the John Deere forum.
I understand that the alternator must energize itself when configured as a "one wire" and some amount of RPM is required for this. However, a generator must also energize itself. I thought an alternator was to be an improvement over the generator...?
What prevents the construction of a proper functioning self energizing alternator?
I understand that the alternator must energize itself when configured as a "one wire" and some amount of RPM is required for this. However, a generator must also energize itself. I thought an alternator was to be an improvement over the generator...?
What prevents the construction of a proper functioning self energizing alternator?