Hi,
I'm hoping some of you can save me some time and explain why this is a bad idea. I have a 2kw pull start inverter generator that I'd like to convert to electric start. The obvious solution is to fit a separate starter motor kit and move on but where's the fun in that. Instead, I'm wondering why the generator side of generator/engine pair couldn't be temporarily repurposed into a starter motor to get the engine running before switching back to "generator mode".
At first glance, it would appear that the generator is similar to a brushless motor in that it has coils surrounded by rotating permanent magnets. I have not taken my generator apart to verify this so please correct me if you know otherwise. Anyway, that being the case, would it not be possible to use something like a VFD or an oversized brushless motor speed controller to drive the generator as a motor using a 12v battery? I realize it's likely more complicated than it sounds or otherwise you'd see self starting generators available for sale. Doe anyone have any insight as to why this isn't a thing? Cost, complexity, just won't work?
Thanks!
I'm hoping some of you can save me some time and explain why this is a bad idea. I have a 2kw pull start inverter generator that I'd like to convert to electric start. The obvious solution is to fit a separate starter motor kit and move on but where's the fun in that. Instead, I'm wondering why the generator side of generator/engine pair couldn't be temporarily repurposed into a starter motor to get the engine running before switching back to "generator mode".
At first glance, it would appear that the generator is similar to a brushless motor in that it has coils surrounded by rotating permanent magnets. I have not taken my generator apart to verify this so please correct me if you know otherwise. Anyway, that being the case, would it not be possible to use something like a VFD or an oversized brushless motor speed controller to drive the generator as a motor using a 12v battery? I realize it's likely more complicated than it sounds or otherwise you'd see self starting generators available for sale. Doe anyone have any insight as to why this isn't a thing? Cost, complexity, just won't work?
Thanks!