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bowler1
Explorer
Mar 23, 2014

Shutting Off My Converter to Start AC w/ Generator???

Hi, This is a follow up to my post from yesterday about starting AC with a generator--thanks so much for all the help! Seems that the next thing I need to try is to ensure my converter is shut of...
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GordonThree
Explorer
Mar 23, 2014
bowler1 wrote:
Interesting point on the load prior to switching over. I had not considered that at all. The Yamaha does not give the capability to switch off the Eco-mode like on the Hondas, so it is running at low throttle when no load is applied. I agree it would be helpful if it were running at a higher throttle to start with.


What Yamaha do you have? My Yamaha 2000 has an eco on/off switch.

All generators throttle up/down depending on load, regardless of whether they have eco or not.

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