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--- electrical:generator [2017/10/08 11:49]
frater_secessus [charging batteries]
+++ electrical:generator [2017/11/25 13:08]
frater_secessus [maintenance]
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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 or diesel.  \\
-Note:In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called "generators".
+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.
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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.
-==== charging batteries ====
+===== charging batteries =====
 Generators are not particularly well-suited to [[electrical:12v:charging|charging lead-acid batteries]] (flooded, sealed, AGM, etc) on their own.  They work best in [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|combination with solar]]; the generator handles Bulk charging and solar handles the long-duration, low-current Absorption and Float stages.
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+===== further reading =====
+  * Chinese genny megathread:  [[http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/15131645.cfm|3000w Chinese Gensets Info]]

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