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CoeyCoey
Explorer
May 29, 2020

Portable generators with auto start capability.

Hello all, I am looking for a small portable generator with autostart capability. The only one I have found so far is the AIM models. Does anyone else know of any brands with this feature? M...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
May 30, 2020
Some inverter/charge/auto transfer units, Samlex EVO for example, have a generator starter output built in.

From page 74 EvolutionTM Series Inverter/Charger Owners Manual

4.7 AUTO GENERATOR START / STOP

Auto Generator Start / Stop function has been provided using “Common” and Normally Open “NO” contacts

of Status Relay (14, Fig 2.1). The relay is SPDT Type with contacts rated at 3A, 125 VAC / 30 VDC. Appropriate
external Generator Auto Start / Stop Module will be required for using this function.

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