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--- electrical:generator [2017/05/26 11:24]
frater_secessus [Generators]
+++ electrical:generator [2017/07/31 06:44]
frater_secessus [efficient use]
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-A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy.  In RV terms this usually means a gasoline powered generator, but they can also run on propane.  In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called "generators".
+A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy.  In RV terms this usually means a gasoline powered generator, but they can also run on propane or diesel.  \\
+Note:In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called "generators".
 The most common built-in generator is the Onan, now owned by Cummins.
-The most common high end portable generators are the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]], with [[http://amzn.to/2qnyZbI|Yamaha]] second.
+The most common **high end** portable generators are the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]], with [[http://amzn.to/2qnyZbI|Yamaha]] second.
-Middling brands include [[http://amzn.to/2r3JrGu|Generac]],
+**Middling** brands include [[http://amzn.to/2r3JrGu|Generac]],
-The lower end is dominated by [[http://amzn.to/2qqLGBJ|Champion]] gennies, which are loud but cost 1/3rd as much as Japanese models.
+The **lower end** is dominated by [[http://amzn.to/2qqLGBJ|Champion]] gennies, which are loud but cost 1/3rd as much as Japanese models.
 Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http://amzn.to/2qnuwGf|Wen]] ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZCG25VM1Lo|tested]]) or Kipor.
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 Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce.  This means that until you hit that minimum multiple loads can be run for "free", speaking in terms of fuel consumption.
-An example of an efficient use would be to start the generator in the morning when batteries are most depleted and use all your heavy loads as simultaneously as possible.  Shut the genny down when the battery bank reaches Vabs and let solar handle Absorpbtion and Float stages.
+An example of an efficient use would be:
+  - start the generator in the morning when batteries are most depleted and can take the most current
+  - use your heavy loads at the same time as possible, up to the practical limit of the generator
+  - shut the genny down after the battery bank reaches Vabs and let solar handle Absorption and Float stages
-===== maintenance =====
+===== maintenance =====
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-pairing with solar
+FIXME

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