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 The most common **higher end** portable generators are the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]], inverter generator with [[http://amzn.to/2qnyZbI|Yamaha]] a close second.   The most common **higher end** portable generators are the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]], inverter generator with [[http://amzn.to/2qnyZbI|Yamaha]] a close second.  
  
-The **lower end** is dominated by [[http://amzn.to/2qqLGBJ|Champion]] and other open-frame, non-inverter "contractor" gennies, which are loud but cost 1/3rd as much as Japanese models.  Recently some inexpensive inverter generators have come to market, including the Harbor Freight Predator line.  Lower-end generators may not be intended for repair, and repair parts may not be available.+The **lower end** is dominated by open-frame, non-inverter "contractor" gennies ([[http://amzn.to/2qqLGBJ|Champion]], most infamously), which are loud but cost much less for the wattage.  Recently some inexpensive inverter generators have come to market, including the Harbor Freight Predator line.  Lower-end generators may not be intended for repair, and repair parts may not be available.
  
 Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http://amzn.to/2qnuwGf|Wen]] ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZCG25VM1Lo|tested]]) or Kipor.  Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http://amzn.to/2qnuwGf|Wen]] ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZCG25VM1Lo|tested]]) or Kipor. 
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   - start the generator in the morning when batteries are most depleted and can take the most current   - 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   - 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 Absorption and Float stages+  - shut the genny down after the battery bank reaches Vabs and let solar handle Absorption and Float stages((Lithium banks may be efficiently charged by generator alone).
  
  
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