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electrical:generator [2022/04/03 11:23] frater_secessus [charging batteries] |
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===== inverter generators ===== | ===== inverter generators ===== | ||
- | Inverter | + | Standard |
+ | > Typically, a United States portable generator runs at 3600 RPM, with 2 poles, for a design frequency of 60Hz.((https:// | ||
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+ | Things that affect RPM (load changes, etc) will affect the output and can cause "dirty power" (varying frequency). | ||
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+ | **Notes**: | ||
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+ | * inverter vs standard generators are unrelated to [[electrical: | ||
+ | * Due to their different internal design inverter generators are often much lighter for the same output rating. | ||
===== etiquette ===== | ===== etiquette ===== | ||
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. | ||
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Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | Generators //are// well suited to charging [[electrical: | ||
- | If you are considering a genny for use with an inverter/ | + | If you are considering a genny for use with an inverter/ |
> Inverter chargers generally prefer conventional generator and not inverter generators. This is because they control the amount of power they pull from the generator just adjusting your island frequency. Inverter generators do not handle an external actor trying to adjust the frequency and will rigidly keep 50 or 60Hz until they trip. -- therealrimwarren((https:// | > Inverter chargers generally prefer conventional generator and not inverter generators. This is because they control the amount of power they pull from the generator just adjusting your island frequency. Inverter generators do not handle an external actor trying to adjust the frequency and will rigidly keep 50 or 60Hz until they trip. -- therealrimwarren((https:// | ||
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+ | but there are reports that other inverter/ | ||
===== 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. | ||
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**Fuel** left in an unused generator can leave residue resulting in poor (or no) performance. | **Fuel** left in an unused generator can leave residue resulting in poor (or no) performance. | ||
+ | ===== cooling ===== | ||
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+ | Most portable generators used by ' | ||
+ | The generator should be placed in shade((like under a tree)) when possible to keep it from heating up further from direct sun. | ||