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Michamus
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Hello everyone,
I have a question that I have been unable to find an answer to. I am interested in salvaging a vehicle alternator in an attempt to create a homemade generator. I understand that household electronics' needs are measured in watts, but I can't seem to figure out how to calculate the theoretical output on a given alternator's output. From what I understand 1kw requires about 1.3hp, but I am lost on the rest.
I have a question that I have been unable to find an answer to. I am interested in salvaging a vehicle alternator in an attempt to create a homemade generator. I understand that household electronics' needs are measured in watts, but I can't seem to figure out how to calculate the theoretical output on a given alternator's output. From what I understand 1kw requires about 1.3hp, but I am lost on the rest.