Microwave doesn't work on the genny....
It is quite strange actually... It has power and turntable rotates but it doesn't cook. Get to the campground, plug in, and it works fine. I can't imagine that a 4500 watt gen won't run a microwave...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:CVD wrote:
Interesting discussion - is "adjusting" the generator commonly needed? Of course I change the gen oil and air filter, but haven't known of other needed maintenance.
You can only tell if it is needed by using a meter to monitor it. I'm guessing that every generator is different. I keep my meter plugged in at all times so that when the generator is running, I can tell at a glance if everything is OK.
Sort of like checking shore power to insure that the voltage is not too low or too high. The same meter will do that also.
I agree a freq meter is certainly the best way to check and adjust the generator. I'd also repeat that the OP's symptoms are a classic microwave frequency issue that is not likely to be caused by any other generator related condition except frequency. A high or low voltage will not do it, although it can certainly cause other problems.
