Forum Discussion
pnichols
Jun 28, 2015Explorer II
Mex, why does one need a small adjustable output power supply to go with a small generator?
For example, why can't a 60 amp Meanwell be used with a Honda 1000i (or even with my Honda EX650) by merely turning the Meanwell's output down to some low enough value - like 14.1 volts - so that the little genny continues to hum along supplying whatever the batteries will accept with only 14.1 volts on their terminals? Just "tune" the power supplies output such that it just begins to load down the small generator but not kill it.
Doing this, one can buy a large Meanwell ... so as to be ready for charging when on hookups or charging whenever a larger generator is available ... but also use it with a small generator.
For example, why can't a 60 amp Meanwell be used with a Honda 1000i (or even with my Honda EX650) by merely turning the Meanwell's output down to some low enough value - like 14.1 volts - so that the little genny continues to hum along supplying whatever the batteries will accept with only 14.1 volts on their terminals? Just "tune" the power supplies output such that it just begins to load down the small generator but not kill it.
Doing this, one can buy a large Meanwell ... so as to be ready for charging when on hookups or charging whenever a larger generator is available ... but also use it with a small generator.
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