> I have an exceedingly cheap and cheerful petrol motor powered 
> alternator rated at about 700 watts max. (Cost about $US65 new).
> 
> Voltage stability at constant load is "OK" but if you 
> step-change the load it surges extremely badly.

The old school solution is a Big flywheel.

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James.
 
 


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