"Carla Fong" wrote in message
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RediLine makes motor-generators (more accurately 'motor-alternators') for
converting automotive DC (12 - 24 volt) to AC for powering tools, etc. -
so what you have is a DC motor coupled to an AC alternator in one package.

These used to be very popular with mobile locksmiths and similar trades
for powering 120 VAC machinery in a vehicle.

'Inverter' is generally construed to mean 'electronic DC-AC converter'
using solid state widgets.

These motor-generators (IMHO) are superior to inverters for motor loads -
they tolerate a lot more starting overcurrent without releasing the smoke.

Carla



thanks Carla,
i was specifically wondering about the blobs of JB weld on the armature in
the photos.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~wwixon/armature1.jpg
http://www.frontiernet.net/~wwixon/armature2.jpg

b.w.