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electrical:generator [2017/07/31 06:41] frater_secessus [Generators] |
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A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy. | A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy. | ||
- | 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 is the Onan, now owned by Cummins. | ||
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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. | ||
- | 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 | + | An example of an efficient use would be: |
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+ | - 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 | ||
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+ | ===== further reading ===== | ||
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+ | * Chinese genny megathread: |