2 generators simultaneously for backup power
Here is a question i thought some of you might have a thought toward. I am planning on getting the champion inverter gennie for some general use. However I was thinking about some backup power for m...
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The beautiful theory: Use one generator on one leg, Use the other generator on the other leg.
The murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of Brutal Facts.
When you are adding batteries, in series,6+6 = 12
But when you are adding generators it only works that way if they are in perfect phase with each other.
So using two 120 volt generators you can ONLY operate 120 volt stuff NOT 240 volt stuff.
Second, IF you have say 30 amp wiring and 3000 watt generators well, one leg,works great.. IF they are in phase or nearly so..Works great
But when they move 180 degrees out of phase the neutral wire is carrying BOTH legs,Overheat and fire may result.
The murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of Brutal Facts.
When you are adding batteries, in series,6+6 = 12
But when you are adding generators it only works that way if they are in perfect phase with each other.
So using two 120 volt generators you can ONLY operate 120 volt stuff NOT 240 volt stuff.
Second, IF you have say 30 amp wiring and 3000 watt generators well, one leg,works great.. IF they are in phase or nearly so..Works great
But when they move 180 degrees out of phase the neutral wire is carrying BOTH legs,Overheat and fire may result.
