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  1. Johnjlg

    Single phase alternator capacitor values.

    Hello again, does anyone know of a firm, or someone with experience of these gene's in the North West or North Wales area, where i might get this sorted. regards and thanks John
  2. Johnjlg

    Single phase alternator capacitor values.

    I have been to Wales now and have checked speed of gene. The speed is 2500rpm not the 3000rpm it is supposed to be. There is no speed adjustment just the start / run / off positions. So what do i do to increase speed, where would you start. regards john
  3. Johnjlg

    Single phase alternator capacitor values.

    Hi there ScottyUK, firstly may i thank you for responding so promptly. Tachometer arrived today, so when i go up to Wales (next week weather permitting) i will check speed first. When i said i was concerned about safety, i didn't mean personal wise. I meant more of possible damage to alternator...
  4. Johnjlg

    Single phase alternator capacitor values.

    Hello and good day, On my smallholding I have an old Lister Petter AD1 diesel generator, 7.1HP (fixed @3000rpm) 240/250 volts rated at 5.4KW the gene failed last year due to the spade connectors on the capacitor burning away caused by vibration. The capacitor value was unreadable through age. I...

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