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If the windings are brought out separately, so they may be connected together in different ways (they are called "reconnectable" windings), then three-phase generators can be reconfigured for single-phase output by means of a "zig-zag" connection. Many connection diagrams for this configuration are available online.

One drawback for this method is the output power is reduced to approximately 66% of the three-phase rating.

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