Rectifiers

By definition, a rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification.

Wind generators do not produce DC electricity, so a device called a rectifier is used to convert the turbine's output current to DC.

Some turbines have a rectifier built in. In most cases though, the rectifier is supplied as a separate component that must be installed between the wind turbine and the battery. Often, the rectifier is combined with a charge controller into one complete wind turbine control unit.

Wind Blue Power offers the Delco Rectifier with 10 si 150 amp capacity to work with any Delco 10si alternator. This rectifier can serve as a heavy duty replacement rectifier for Delco 10si alternators. Features a total load capacity of 150 Amps. Additionally this rectifier can function as a direct replacement for the internal rectifier in any Delco 10si alternator.

The  External Rectifier connection kit, which includes a heavy duty rectifier that is better for cooling than standard rectifiers, allows you to easily connect to the 3-phase  External Rectifier output of any WindBlue alternator equipped with an  External Rectifier output adapter. This allows you to extend the distance from the alternator / wind generator to your batteries without suffering the voltage and current loss that affects DC circuits over long cable runs. This kit can be used for home built wind turbines, and should also be used in conjunction with out complete wind generator kits.

The  External Rectifier Connection Kit Includes:

• 1 heavy duty bridge rectifier
• 1  External Rectifier Pigtail to connect to the alternator
• 3 Crimp On Wire Splice Connectors
• 3 10-12 AWG Crimp On ring Terminals
• 2 8-10 AWG Crimp On Ring Terminals

The rectifier should first be mounted in a location near the batteries. It's important to limit the total distance, including the tower height, from the wind generator to the battery location to about 200 feet or less. This action will help keep the drop in voltage across the 3-phase section of your wiring to a minimum. We recommend that a 12 AWG three conductor extension cord be used for the connection at the alternator and to run down the tower to the batteries because extension cords are flexible and can twist as the wind generator mount turns in the wind.

Note: WindBlue  External Rectifier output equipped alternators can still be connected for DC output by using the battery terminal on the back of alternator, however, only one output should be connected to your batteries at a time. The other should be left unconnected.

WARNING: This kit DOES NOT make your alternator a Grid-Tie unit so do not try to wire the 3-phase leads into the fuse box of your house as death, fire, and destruction will likely result

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