(04-07-2013, 09:52 AM)Rich306 Wrote:(02-07-2013, 04:50 PM)Niall Wrote:(02-07-2013, 04:46 PM)ginge191 Wrote: But no, i can't stand electrics, so slapping it like a sissy removes that nerve. You know, when you think the iron is too hot to put away, you give it a spank to check it?
Yeh, this is the same.
ok fair enough!
Would it make you feel any better if i told you that when your cars running, the Alternator has the potential to produce 11Kv?
If you increase the RPM to get the output voltage yes... Lol when the car is running at 2000rpm though you're probably looking at an output of 16v.
the alternator has the ability to produce any voltage you want.
its the internal voltage regulator which regulates the rotor current this is what limits its output voltage
the alternator produces 3 phase AC which is then rectified down to dc
and you can get electrocuted from 12v dc but most of us don't because are body resistance is high enough to limit the current to such an extent we cant feel it
ever try-ed putting your tongue on a 9v PP3
i had a nasty burn from a car battery metal watch strap burned into my skin
i dont where watches anymore!
be safe guys don't mess with what you don't understand it has the potential to maim or kill