Generator question Onan versus Honda
I have 2 generators. One is built into class C Onan. Other one is an 1985ish Honda. Honda was used in 5th wheel but is now back up for house. I use a "kill a watt" gauge. The Onan puts out a stead...
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I would think its a combination of things like vintage, size, technology, wear, etc.
The way the power is connected is the same. The electrical circuits are "plugged" into the generator - the Honda connects manually and the Onan "plugs" in through ab automatic transfer switch.
I'm not a gen set person, but I'm guessing that the gen set built into your rig is probably a 5500 watt generator with a larger 4 cycle engine engine, so at idle it is just loafing along at a nice steady pace. The Honda is a 1000 or 2000 watt unit with a smaller engine. The voltages you measured are not out of line with the nominal output that Honda has in their specs.
The way the power is connected is the same. The electrical circuits are "plugged" into the generator - the Honda connects manually and the Onan "plugs" in through ab automatic transfer switch.
I'm not a gen set person, but I'm guessing that the gen set built into your rig is probably a 5500 watt generator with a larger 4 cycle engine engine, so at idle it is just loafing along at a nice steady pace. The Honda is a 1000 or 2000 watt unit with a smaller engine. The voltages you measured are not out of line with the nominal output that Honda has in their specs.
