Alternator drain

[Jim Davies]

On Wed, 2 Apr 1997, Tom Cloud wrote:

> 
>  - the magnetism required to operate the alternator or
> generator comes from current passing through wires/windings
> in the device.  (Could use a permanent magnet -- I know of
> no commercially available, automotive unit that does).
> 
Some delco marine alternators have perm magnet rotors, which also
fit other models in the line. Makes a neat one wire alternator
setup.

Jim Davies