On Sat, 2024-10-12 at 19:47 +0000, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 10/12/24 11:54, Brent Hilpert via cctalk wrote: > . > > > Another approach would be to substitute the old psu by modern > > > ones, possibly by DC-DC converters or switching powersupplies. > > > > > > Does someone have experience in the substitution of psus in the > > > multiple KW range or did this in the past? > > I recall that one of the benefits of using an MG set (probably better > referred to as a rotary converter, or motor-alternator set) is the > ability to float though short term power glitches. > > I remember summer employment at a drive-in movie theater during my > summers working as a projectionist. Power supply for the DC carbon > arc > lamps was supplied by a 40 Hp MG set located in its own building. > Such > things do generate a fair amount of noise. > > Does this date me?
Like Felix Unger in The Odd Couple, did you wear your seat belt in the drive-in theater? > > --Chuck > >
