[T2] Alternator vs generator

[Al Brase]

Alternator has longer MTBF. IOW, ya gotta put brushes in a generator
periodically. Because they ride on a COMMUTATOR, a segmented ring with
insulating material between the segments. there is always a little friction
and sparking as the current flow is handed off to the next pair.
In an alternator, the rings are continuous smooth rings. There is much less
wear.
Al

On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Bob <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi all,
> What are the advantages of alternator vs generator?
> Also, what are the advantages of vacuum advanced distrubutors?
>
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