Tool Tuesdays - know your tools! (Generators)

Generators, also called "dynamo", turns mechanical energy into electricity for transmission and distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

HOW THEY WORK

An electric generator uses the mechanical energy supplied to it to force the movement of electric charges present in the wire of its windings through an external electric circuit. This flow of electric charges constitutes the output electric current supplied by the generator. This mechanism can be understood by considering the generator to be analogous to a water pump, which causes the flow of water but does not actually ‘create’ the water flowing through it. The modern-day generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The above flow of electric charges can be induced by moving an electrical conductor, such as a wire that contains electric charges, in a magnetic field. This movement creates a voltage difference between the two ends of the wire or electrical conductor, which in turn causes the electric charges to flow, thus generating electric current.

We service, repair, and sell new lawnmowers, trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, generators, pressure washers, and vacuum cleaners. We sell consumables such as nylon line, forks, brooms, spades, and rakes, as well as chain lube, two-stroke oil, blades, and chainsaw chains. We are a Stihl dealer and carry a large selection of Stihl products.Additionally, we stock a variety of spare parts (Blades, wheels, bushes, filters, spark plugs, etc.)

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