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Re: Alternator or Generator?
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 9/24/2008

Absolutely correct. Another problem with a generator is the weight of the windings in the armature as the current rating goes up. You can only spin a high output generator so fast before it throws the windings. It makes a big mess. Login to read more.