professor95 wrote:
Jeff Haugh: Regarding the “burping” issue we have done extensive research and there is no rhyme or reason for why it happens. What we do know is that if we replace the inverter module or reload the software the problem goes away.
We currently have 30,000 inverters out in the field and only a handful of these “burping” generators. We have not knowingly sent out “burping” generators.
After much debate, I decided to exchange my 2000i. It will not run my IOTA DLS-55 converter. I was tempted to just return it and buy a Yamaha 2400. Instead, I spent $170 and picked up a DLS-45. I haven't received it yet but I am confident the generator will power it. The reason I exchanged the generator was because of the burping and the fact that the generator basically stalled out and the voltage dropped to about 80V when I tested it with a 1500 W heater.
My new generator also has a burping problem, but it powers the heater fine and holds the voltage at about 119V-120V. My kill-a-watt reads about 1430 watts. At 3500' elevation, I am right on the edge of the engine's HP capabities.
Anyway, I am not convinced this burping issues is confined to a handful of units. I have had two generators that do it, and so does my buddy's. All three have NOV 2010 build dates.
I am anxiously waiting for some results of the module change-out to see if this solves the problem.
