LG washing machine motor as generator

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regenold1300 Newbie Joined: 09/09/2022 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2	Posted: 10:29pm 23 Apr 2024       Hi, I’ve seen a lot on the internet about fisher/paykel washer motors being used as generators, rewired etc, although we don’t have F&P washers in the UK, we do have LG which have the same direct drive motors. Unfortunately they all seem to be now made with Aluminium wired coils. I understand a copper wired one would be best, but if I can only get hold of an aluminium wired one, will it be a major problem?  I was thinking of twisting wires together when rewiring it as I hear soldering aluminium wires is near impossible? Can anyone tell me if it would be possible to use an aluminium type effectively or am I wasting my time? Thanks in advance! Chris