Jump to content

Recommended Posts

  • CFM
Posted
21 hours ago, bladegrinder said:

Another thing about tread mill motors is they can be used as DC generators. The first one I got years ago I was going to make a windmill with a voltage regulator to charge an RV battery. That didn’t happen though, I built a homemade solar panel instead. I’ve got a 75’ ham radio tower I need to put up first. Connecting a drill to the shaft of the motor I was getting 19 volts for as fast as that drill would go. Also, anyone messing with these you’ll see two blue wires coming out, they can be cut and capped, they go to an over temperature sensor inside the motor.

thanks for that info on the wires. A dc generator would be nice too.

Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms.

“I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!

  • Replies 40
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...