How Big a Gen to Run a Converter? Some Info.
EDIT: some of my earlier posts in this thread have the wrong idea. As more info came in later, things got less confusing--sort of! :) --------------------- Another look at this topic. It is n...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Mumbo jumbo indeed :)
Try charging the power supply capacitors FIRST. Then use a power switch to the load. Once a generator's speed slumps - the game is all over.
The inverter type gen has an engine limitation and a circuit breaker limitation to go with the inverter part. It is hard to know what the real limit is-- engine or CB.
In cold weather, you can start the gen, plug in the load, and the gen motor will conk out. But you can be under the CB limit for VA.
After you let it warm up a bit, the engine can stay running with the same load, no problem with the CB popping.
With the engine warm, you can then add too much load so the CB pops and the engine stays running. You have to notice the red light of the CB, or the lower noise level, then you need to turn the engine off and restart it to reset the CB, so you can get back to work with less of a load.
