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jamesmanSep-04-02 02:35 AM
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#31878, "what's the difference between an alternator and generator"


          

Anyone know the differences? why are the units in our cars called alternators when the ones used for hardcore car stereos are called generators?
just wondering.
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Global Ruler Of All ThingsDarkOneSep-04-02 02:53 AM
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#31879, "RE: what's the difference between an alternator and generator"
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If i remember correctly.. a generator produces direct current (DC), while an alternator produces alternating current, and rectifies it into direct current.

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#31880, "RE: what's the difference between an alternator and generator"
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Back in the old days (like the 1960s) cars had generators which were essentially alternators which were not very efficient. Usually they put out only 6 volts. Alternators replaced generators because they produced electricity more efficiently.

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jamesmanSep-04-02 04:20 AM
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#31881, "RE: what's the difference between an alternator and generator"
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so why do people use generators when they are building amonster audio system? is it purely for the DC current?
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