Generator- how big watt size

[Headhunter]

There is a way around the dirty voltage, it may sound like the long way around; but it works for sensitive electronics.

Get a 12dcv/120acv inverter, large enough to run whatever device you plan on running with the generator. Connect the generator to a 12 volt DC battery to keep it charged. The generator will run at its lowest (cleanest) output. Connect the inverter to the battery; then the device plugs into the inverter; clean steady AC voltage.

 

Dan.

That sounds like a great plan Dan!

HH

[aplumma]

that would work Dan the drawback is the max amp load between the generator 12 volt to the battery on a 4400 watt load minus the storage capacity of the battery would be 4400 watts divided by 12 volts = 366 amps. After 2 hours of running the battery of 700 amp would have cycled at least 2 times That would need quite a big cable and the heat load passing thru the battery would likely short it out quickly. For just running a computer or other sensitive items use like a 1100 watt converter and then allow the dirty electricity run all of the more tolerate loads.

 

Art

[Fisherman]

The easiest way to get clean power is running a quality inverter generator like a Honda EU 3000 or similar Yamaha. They have been bench/oscilloscope tested and found to be just as clean and steady as commercial hydro. If you do go the generator-battery- inverter route, do yourself a favour and get a full prosine inverter. They definitely cost more but do the job right. Having spent "some" time on RV sites, it's a frequent discussion and people find out the cheap inverters tend to burn up electronics, especially anything with electronic clocks, circuit boards and motors.

[DRIFTER_016]

The easiest way to get clean power is running a quality inverter generator like a Honda EU 3000 or similar Yamaha. They have been bench/oscilloscope tested and found to be just as clean and steady as commercial hydro. If you do go the generator-battery- inverter route, do yourself a favour and get a full prosine inverter. They definitely cost more but do the job right. Having spent "some" time on RV sites, it's a frequent discussion and people find out the cheap inverters tend to burn up electronics, especially anything with electronic clocks, circuit boards and motors.

 

Yup, you want ta true sine wave and not the cheaper modified sine wave converters.

They are quite a bit more $$$.

[Sinker]

Cant beat the honda inverters. Great, compact, reliable units.

 

S.

[Oggie]

Do you need to go to Honda Outlets to by a Honda generator?

[Fisherman]

Some tool rental places carry them although the Honda Power sports stores and motorcycle shops have them.

[DRIFTER_016]

There are lots of places that carry Honda or Yamaha generators that are not power sports stores.

I have seen them sold in outdoor stores in the states as well.

Cabelas carries Yamaha and Sportsman's Warehouse here in Canada carries Honda.

There are plenty of others out there too.

 

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