alternator as a generator in a car

[birt]

I have aquired an alternator from a generator and i want to use it attached to my engine to create 240v @ 50hz it claims to produce this at 3000rpm but of course of i spin it faster this will go higher can anyone suggest some easy ways of regulating this output? circuit diagrams maybe.
i intend to run power tools and lighting so a current drain of 6-10 amps should be allowed for.

TIA
Birt

 

[peebee]

Nice idea, don1. My only concern would be stalling the engine at idle. Seems to me the liklihood of this is low, but I've heard unconfirmed rumors that cars will stall out with 1000w stereo systems at full blast plus all other 12v loads on. Seems to me this alternater would be imposing a similar load on the engine. Keep loads to 500 - 1000w or so though and I suspect it would work OK.

 

[don01]

peebee,
dang it all ah thaught ahwuz a genyus !!!
Yeh a really good point , why only 1000W stereo. I recall making an ass of my self trying to figure out why a bloke's battery kept going flat whilst he was "cruizin"

1500 watts of sound and a sub woofer like the top of a 44 gal drum. How do you keep the windows in?.

with the generator may be a woodruff governor type set up on a variable sheave belt
or
get the manual throttle control kit like is used for off road or tractor type stuff.

ALL the best
Don

 

[buzzp]

We use a belt drive generator by Ge-tec. The one we use is 3500 Watts and cost around $300 USD. As long as minimum speed is maintained, it puts out 120V with steady frequency as well.
Another option as mentioned, is to get an inverter with a bigger alternator on your truck. These are available in larger wattages but are more costly than the generator I mentioned.