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electrical:generator [2017/11/25 13:08] frater_secessus [maintenance] |
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Note: in some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called " | Note: in some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called " | ||
- | The most common built-in generator is the Onan, now owned by Cummins. | + | The most common built-in generator |
- | The most common **high end** portable generators are the [[http:// | + | The most common **high end** portable generators are the [[http:// |
- | **Middling** brands include [[http:// | + | **Middling** brands include [[http:// |
- | The **lower end** is dominated by [[http:// | + | The **lower end** is dominated by [[http:// |
Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http:// | Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== inverter generators ===== | ||
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+ | Inverter generators adjust engine output to meet power demand. | ||
===== etiquette ===== | ===== etiquette ===== | ||
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If the generator is being used for some other purpose then by all means add on battery charging. | If the generator is being used for some other purpose then by all means add on battery charging. | ||
- | Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | + | 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. |