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GreenMonster48 · 02-06-2014, 10:41 AM

Does anyone know of any shops in my area that would be able to rewire my 6V generator to make it 12v? Thank you

BILL WZOREK · 02-06-2014, 12:29 PM

There is Cowan's in Greenfield Mass.
Ask for Jerry in starter / Generator Dept.
I personaly have not had that done But I am sure he is the one to do it.
I don't have there Phone # handy but the have a shop in S.deerfield also & if you get the wrong Phone # from info S.Deerfield can connect you.

GreenMonster48 · 02-06-2014, 12:36 PM

Thanks, I'll check that out.

42panel · 02-06-2014, 12:43 PM

Try Bernies Auto Electric Inc 621 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108 • (860) 528-4177.

They've helped me out in the past. Don't know if the do conversions.

Ken Crans · 02-06-2014, 12:47 PM

Ive seen a couple of generators rewired for 12 volts on E pay. I'm thinkin of doin the same thing. Dont know too much about the reliabilty of these powermaster generator/alternator that speedway motors sells,but they are expensive.

GreenMonster48 · 02-06-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 42panel

Try Bernies Auto Electric Inc 621 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108 • (860) 528-4177.

They've helped me out in the past. Don't know if the do conversions.

Just called Bernies, he does do conversions, so I'm going to drop the gen off after I get back from my ice fishing trip.

Thanks!

Bob NH · 02-06-2014, 02:12 PM

Wondering what kind of bait you use to catch ice ? Is it hard to land ? Tee hee Devil told me to do it !

GreenMonster48 · 02-06-2014, 02:15 PM

I see you're in Merdith, that's where I'm fishing! Usually all I catch is a cold.

Barry-ct · 02-06-2014, 02:20 PM

Bernies has done several rebuilds for me and has tested some at no charge.

Bob NH · 02-06-2014, 02:25 PM

Welcome to U. I was speaking with a person the other day wondering why every one is in a little cluster just in Meredith bay. Paugus bay and Center Harbor as well as Alton used to full of my houses, I mean (Bob houses) Think maybe folks are not so crazy about the sport these days ?? Wish ya luck and stay warm.

GreenMonster48 · 02-06-2014, 02:28 PM

This will be my 3rd year. The first year we had -40 winds, then last year I was on the ice during the blizzard. Not for the faint of heart!

GreenMonster48 · 02-20-2014, 08:25 AM

If anyone is interested, I took my generator to Bernies Auto Electric. They converted the fields and the armature to 12V and painted the generator for $101 out the door. I dropped it off Monday afternoon and it was done by Tuesday morning.

Would have cost me $65 plus shipping just to get the field coils online, and I still wouldn't be charging the full 12V. Time is money, money is time.

02-06-2014, 10:41 AM	#1
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Does anyone know of any shops in my area that would be able to rewire my 6V generator to make it 12v? Thank you

02-06-2014, 12:29 PM	#2
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? There is Cowan's in Greenfield Mass. Ask for Jerry in starter / Generator Dept. I personaly have not had that done But I am sure he is the one to do it. I don't have there Phone # handy but the have a shop in S.deerfield also & if you get the wrong Phone # from info S.Deerfield can connect you.

02-06-2014, 12:36 PM	#3
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Thanks, I'll check that out.

02-06-2014, 12:43 PM	#4
42panel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Andover CT Posts: 101	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Try Bernies Auto Electric Inc 621 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108 • (860) 528-4177. They've helped me out in the past. Don't know if the do conversions.

02-06-2014, 12:47 PM	#5
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Ive seen a couple of generators rewired for 12 volts on E pay. I'm thinkin of doin the same thing. Dont know too much about the reliabilty of these powermaster generator/alternator that speedway motors sells,but they are expensive.

02-06-2014, 02:12 PM	#7
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 800	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Wondering what kind of bait you use to catch ice ? Is it hard to land ? Tee hee Devil told me to do it !

02-06-2014, 02:15 PM	#8
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? I see you're in Merdith, that's where I'm fishing! Usually all I catch is a cold.

02-06-2014, 02:20 PM	#9
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Bernies has done several rebuilds for me and has tested some at no charge. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

02-06-2014, 02:25 PM	#10
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 800	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? Welcome to U. I was speaking with a person the other day wondering why every one is in a little cluster just in Meredith bay. Paugus bay and Center Harbor as well as Alton used to full of my houses, I mean (Bob houses) Think maybe folks are not so crazy about the sport these days ?? Wish ya luck and stay warm.

02-06-2014, 02:28 PM	#11
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? This will be my 3rd year. The first year we had -40 winds, then last year I was on the ice during the blizzard. Not for the faint of heart!

02-20-2014, 08:25 AM	#12
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: Northern CT/Western Mass Generator repair? If anyone is interested, I took my generator to Bernies Auto Electric. They converted the fields and the armature to 12V and painted the generator for $101 out the door. I dropped it off Monday afternoon and it was done by Tuesday morning. Would have cost me $65 plus shipping just to get the field coils online, and I still wouldn't be charging the full 12V. Time is money, money is time.