Ryobi 900 Watt Propane Generator
I am interested in any experience with the Ryobi 900 watt propane generator. I generally run on solar only, but am looking at something to top off the batteries after a few cloudy days. Would probabl...
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"The converter amps to generator watts are based on the recommendation of others for PRogressive Dynamics 9200 serie converters. they tell me that a Honda 1000 can only handle a 60 amp.. I know a Gernerac 1000 (True 1000 watts) can power a 9180 with charge wizard but I'm told a HONDA can not if the batteries are low. So since thi is a 900 peak (not 1000) I downgraded one converter from those. It might run a 60 but it would be running at maximum capacity."
Using your rocket science, you will note that for output of 45 amps at 14.6 volts (657w) you will need input of 9 amps x 120 volts (1080VA).
When you try to do that 1080 with a 900 peak gen, your rocket will be a damp squib.
"They" say that a Honda 1000 can "only" handle a 60 amper? They must have gone to the same rocket science school you did. A 55 amp converter with the usual 0.7 PF pulls 11 amps at 120 volts (1320VA)
Using your rocket science, you will note that for output of 45 amps at 14.6 volts (657w) you will need input of 9 amps x 120 volts (1080VA).
When you try to do that 1080 with a 900 peak gen, your rocket will be a damp squib.
"They" say that a Honda 1000 can "only" handle a 60 amper? They must have gone to the same rocket science school you did. A 55 amp converter with the usual 0.7 PF pulls 11 amps at 120 volts (1320VA)
