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electrical:generator [2022/04/03 11:23] frater_secessus [charging batteries] |
electrical:generator [2023/09/23 13:03] frater_secessus [maintenance] added cooling section |
===== inverter generators ===== | ===== inverter generators ===== |
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Inverter generators adjust engine output to meet power demand. This can mean //at lower power levels// inverter generators can be considerably quieter than older technologies. At maximum rated power the noise difference between inverter and non-inverter gennies may not be as great. | Standard generators run the engine at a specific speed to output stable power. Things that affect RMP (load changes, etc) will affect the output. |
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| [[https://amzn.to/46oVNLI|Inverter generators]] adjust engine output to meet power demand, and run a more complex/$$ AC->DC-> AC process to ensure steady output at any RPM. |
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| As a result //at lower power levels// inverter generators can be considerably quieter and use less fuel than standard generators. //At maximum rated power// the noise and fuel consumption will be similar. |
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===== etiquette ===== | ===== etiquette ===== |
**Fuel** left in an unused generator can leave residue resulting in poor (or no) performance. It is common to run the fuel out of the genny at the end of the camping season to avoid this residue. [[https://amzn.to/3sKVGcR|Fuel stabilization products like Sta-Bil]] may help reduce the problem. | **Fuel** left in an unused generator can leave residue resulting in poor (or no) performance. It is common to run the fuel out of the genny at the end of the camping season to avoid this residue. [[https://amzn.to/3sKVGcR|Fuel stabilization products like Sta-Bil]] may help reduce the problem. |
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| ===== cooling ===== |
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| Most portable generators used by 'dwellers are air-cooled; they use forced air across the engine and "power head"((alternator)) to cool them. For this reason the intake and exhaust vents must be unblocked, and the exterior panels must be on during operation for proper routing of airflow. |
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| The generator should be placed in shade((like under a tree)) when possible to keep it from heating up further from direct sun. |
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