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electrical:generator [2017/07/31 06:44] frater_secessus [efficient use] |
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It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | It is common to leave generators quiet in times of darkness, and to not run them when close to other campers. | ||
+ | ==== charging batteries ==== | ||
+ | Generators are not particularly well-suited to [[electrical: | ||
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+ | [Alternator charging + solar can do the same thing for about $950 less -- Secessus] | ||
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+ | If the generator is being used for some other purpose then by all means add on battery charging. | ||
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+ | Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | ||
===== efficient use ===== | ===== efficient use ===== | ||
Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. | Generators generally have a minimum amount of wattage they can produce. |