3 phase motors can work for that. They come in all sizes. It will
require one of the 3 coil wires to be wired to your circuit box to
excite it to generate the output of electricity. Then you can do
whatever you want with the output current from the other two leads.

I am pretty sure you will not be able to sell your generated juice
back into the grid unless you get some panels for your roof, or a wind
generator, and get into the wacko bureaucratic enviro scam that allows
you to sell it to the rest of us. Just don't tell'em you are using
hydrocarbons to move the electrons.

The 3 phase motor output can be used as a dyno simply by measuring
current. I don't know the formula for that.

The MoTec guys used a 200hp  water dyno in their shop in Huntington
Beach for testing. I think you know how that works. The tank was'nt very
big, and yes, a couple used radiators should get rid of the heat.

I don't know your locale. Some states will be happy to let you plug
into the grid. It's cheaper for them to get it from you than to buy it
from another state, like cali.

Of course, you know, it don't know the difference if you just plug it
in and give it to them, bypassing your meter, I would'nt suggest running
your meter backwards, would I?

If you don't have an old meter laying around, I can send you one. An
amp clamp should do what you need anyway. Many electricians have old
meters laying around.


Ed Carver

Sounds like a can of worms Ed. I think we will go with heating
elements if we go the generator route.

Paul Lamar


Yes, the worms are all left handed democrats in this case. I know, I
tried to do it.

Here is a link showing the use of inexpensive used motors to convert to
generators. Not too long ago you could get 50hp+ 3ph units in scrap
yards scattered throughout the midwest, replace the bearings, and you're
good to go.

http://www.redrok.com/cimtext.pdf

Ed Carver