WITTE DIESELECTRIC
This 12 hp unit is belt connected to an 8 kw generator.
Witte built these full diesel units in the 1930s and they were
made for continuous running with pressure lubricated roller bearings.
Its lines are very streamlined for its vintage. It was purchased
from a collector in Connecticut in the early 1980s.
WITTE GENERATOR
This shows the massive 8 kw, 120/240 volt, 60 hertz alternator driven by
the diesel engine. Note the
exciter direct connected to the left of the alternator.
CONTROL PANEL
This is the original control panel with the master switch and meters.
There is a rheostat to vary the voltage.
There are two Hoyt ammeters, one for the main output and one for
the exciter as well as an output voltmeter.
Once set, the unit would maintain full voltage from idle to full
load.
NAMEPLATE
The nameplate located on the alternator.