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Originally Posted by BeanAnimal
Without getting into a long explanation.. even though you were able to excite a voltage after cleaning the brushes and got output voltage, the field may have collapsed (discharged itself) when you shutdown. If you get voltage again, you should run the generator under a resistive load (say 300W to 1kW worth of incandescent lamps or a heater) for 15 or 20 minutes. This will ensure the brushes and rotor are making good contact and the field is strong and in-tact.
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Okay, I'll try the drill method to flash it, and if I get power, I'll run my shop lights (500 watt halogen) for 1/2 hour.
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Current Tank Info: Unknown slow drip, over 20 years damaged my house and heating system. No more tank.
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