eco switch and fuel consumption
Hi, We all know that inverter generators have an economy setting for low demand. Usually 1/4 of "full blast". As demand goes up to say 50% does the eco switch allow the engine to run at 1/2 spee...
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I've noticed my Yamaha 2000 throttle under eco mode isn't really "linear" with the load, but it's not as bad as "full blast" either.
I use a 760 watt hotpot (about 50% load for the 1600 rated watts) to exercise the genset, and with eco mode on, when the thermostat on the pot kicks in, the generator idles up a bit, but not full-blast.
My genset runs almost exclusively without eco mode, because it only runs to recharge my battery bank, and I want the full 120+ amps of charge current. When the charger exits high current mode, I switch to eco mode if neighbors are generating, or just shut it off if I'm the only one.
I use a 760 watt hotpot (about 50% load for the 1600 rated watts) to exercise the genset, and with eco mode on, when the thermostat on the pot kicks in, the generator idles up a bit, but not full-blast.
My genset runs almost exclusively without eco mode, because it only runs to recharge my battery bank, and I want the full 120+ amps of charge current. When the charger exits high current mode, I switch to eco mode if neighbors are generating, or just shut it off if I'm the only one.
