DC to AC generator

sargeek

Adventurer
OK - So I was having my windshield replaced and the company had a interesting method of generating A/C power on the service truck. Instead of using a inverter, they had a DC motor turning an A/C generator. I have also seen this set up on a locksmith truck? Is this just old school method of generating A/C. The system is a bit larger then an inverter, but their must be some advantages to it? I know they use it large scale in rural areas to get 3-phase A/C to run irrigation pumps.
 

eugene

Explorer
It generates a pure sine wave at a high current good for driving 120v electric motor tools. An electronic inverter thats pure sine and big enough to run a 15A shopvac would be really expensive.
 

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