Voltage Spikes as Gen Runs out of Fuel?
Found this advice for when running a converter off a generator (including inverter gens presumably) "•Do not run out of fuel! When fuel levels get low the generator will splutter causing the voltag...
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The answer depends on the detailed design of the voltage regulator circuit. A high quality design will prevent big spikes.
To test yours, plug in a filament type bulb with various loads you normally have and watch for over bright flashes when it runs out of gas.
A compact lightweight generator running at a high power setting has a lot of excess heat stored inside the case. Running out of gas or shutting off with no cool down subjects non power components (rubber, plastics, capacitors etc.) to a temperature spike, aging the equipment.
To test yours, plug in a filament type bulb with various loads you normally have and watch for over bright flashes when it runs out of gas.
A compact lightweight generator running at a high power setting has a lot of excess heat stored inside the case. Running out of gas or shutting off with no cool down subjects non power components (rubber, plastics, capacitors etc.) to a temperature spike, aging the equipment.
