Generator, alternator always needs field flashing after rebuild

[DSR]

No because then flashing it would not get it working.

Doh !!

TBH, I realised earlier what a daft suggestion it was - just hoped nobody'd notice

 

[Jack_K]

Are you disconnecting the load before shutting it down or starting it?

 

[nikos]

Are you disconnecting the load before shutting it down or starting it?

Yes, always.
I have wired in a field flash button permanently, and have moved on, life's too short...

nick

 

[Jack_K]

Yes, always.
I have wired in a field flash button permanently, and have moved on, life's too short...

nick

That works. I now have a generator which is wired up to flash/excite it when the switch is in the start position. I guess it had similar issues so someone added it.