what to do with used 1500 kVA m/g set?????

[ePOWEReng]

Hello. I have a 1500kVA m/g set that I am looking to sell. The Unit was built in 1984. The DC motor works perfectly and is in good shape. The AC generator has a bad stator winding but otherwise is in good shape. The run time is very low. Anybody know how or where the best place to get rid of this would be?

 

[stardelta]

Can I suggest you visit your local scrap-yard! Its only worth scrap value if the generator is faulty. You might find a repair company willing to buy it for spares or with a view to repairing it and selling it on but dont hold your breath while waiting. The DC motor on its own may be useful to someone but only if its a standard design.

 

[edison123]

Try

http://www.surplusrecord.com.

They buy & sell used motors & generators.


* Basically, I would like a full-time job on part-time basis *

 

[waross]

How about trying to donate it to a technical school or vocational school and going for a tax write off. Our industry depends on the trade schools as much as on the universities and colleges. I believe that any time a company can give a little back to the education system behind us that it is a good thing.
respectfully

 

[ePOWEReng]

Waross -- I like that idea but do you think a school would want one that big? I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask.

 

[waross]

It is big, but if a school has room for it, it may have some teaching value. A big AC machine takes a lot of power to do anything with, but a big DC machine can be motored at low voltage with a surprisingly little amount of power.
A vocational school where motor winders are trained is a good prospect. A heavy duty mechanics class is another prospect.
I hope it works out.
respectfully