3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

Nazih wrote:
Dear Professor95,

This is related to the installation of the electric start kit for Honda Engine. I purchased the same kit from the same supplier. I was reviewing your post, and found out a discrepancy that you might be able to assist or explain. The contents of the switch box "Does it contain all the components as shown in the picture you provided with the open box and the electric diagram or you added them?".
I received the same kit as in the ad but when I opened the key start box, there are no components (Charge coil Diode, Transition Diode and the 5 Amp fuse)! Did you add them to the kit or the kit came with these components? Are they required for a simple electric start for a Go Kart? Your feedback is appreciated.
Nazih

You were short changed. Yes, the components I showed did come with my kit. No, those components are not needed for a simple ES on a go-cart. All you need is a switch to engage the starter solenoid - it can be a key switch or just a push button. Your engine has the so called Transition Diode and kill button and truthfully the charge coil is a waste of time to try to keep a battery charged. Not sure I would even want to carry a battery on a go-cart??? I just keep a small 1 amp charger on the battery for my pressure washer and use a portable battery in the golf cart and #10 jumper cables for the log splitter start. (Grandson is cutting and splitting wood for me.)

Bob came looking for me the other day and I told him I would make a post. What happened was an abscess ready to rupture on my colon. This sent me in the emergency room and 5 days in the hospital with IV antibiotics. I got 6 weeks back home on antibiotics then had to go back in the hospital to have 14" of my colon removed and another 5 day hospital stay. The big deal was the restriction to not lift more than 10 pounds for three months after surgery. This totally stopped any work or experiments on generators. I couldn't even pick up our dog. Then we spent the winter in Florida where I did not have any tools to experiment or test generators other than one stop over in Tampa at the RV Show when I used the 3500 in the Volvo to power the fiver. This allowed the DW to use the convection microwave and hair dryer while conserving battery power for quiet hour use. I can't say that I am too disappointed to be away from my workshop as we missed all the cold, snow and ice back home.

The 3100i hasn't gotten the use I expected since I cannot lift it without a hoist or the front loader on my tractor. Same for the twin 2000i gensets. They did not go to Florida with us.

Fortunately the 3100i has wheels and a handle and has an easy rope pull that starts easily. I can now roll it out on the paved driveway without too much strain. I received news that Champion has begun shipping an electric start 3100i with remote control. SuperGenProducts has been taking pre-shipment orders. I would really like to get an electric start unit or maybe the parts to convert mine (if possible)as the lifting and rope pulling needed for manual units are now out of the question for me. If I can swing an electric start 3100i I will most likely swap it out with the synchronous unit in the Volvo. IMHO, the 3100i has proven to be a really nice unit with the ability to handle significant inrush current without going into overload. Of course, the original 196cc 3,000 watt class synchronous units are like the Energizer Bunny - they just keep going and going. The CPE 46596 is darn near bulletproof and the $299 sale price that Tractor Supply occasionally advertises is a bargain.

I don't think there will be much new from me on Chinese gensets as we are heading out to the north west in a few weeks and will once again be away from the ability to disassemble and experiment. I will rely on one of the two installed electric start synchronous gensets when stopped with no shore power. The CPE 46539 in the passenger side compartment in the Volvo gets a lot more use than the LPG conversion unit in the fiver. I have it wired to supply both the Volvo and camper. Should the need arise to run two RV air conditioners I have the capability to do one from each generator. I also use the one in the Volvo to run the electric AC in the cab for our dog when we stop for a meal or shopping.

I will be sure to visit the thread more often - as long as Internet is available. Always glad to try and answer any questions from past experiences.

Thanks for your kind thoughts.