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rippleephex
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Posted: 04:48pm 19 May 2012

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Hi All,

I'm having an issue with my F&P Generator. i have wired it so that it is in the star configuration and have the 3 phase cables running to a rectifier. The issue i'm having is that on the 3 phase side of the rectifier i'm getting 18+ volts easily when spun by hand, however on the DC side of the rectifier i'm barely getting 1 volt. I have tried 2 rectifiers and both have the same issue.

any ideas? this is my first wind generator :)

Thanks

Gizmo

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Posted: 08:22pm 19 May 2012

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Are you setting your meter to read DC volts on the rectifier output?

Glenn

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rippleephex
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Posted: 08:46pm 19 May 2012

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Hi Glenn,

Thanks for you help. That was the issue, i have used this multimeter a lot for car radios and a few other things, i just got the settings mixed up :S thanks again! much appreciated!

Heath

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