Tech Tip: Megawatt / Tiny Generator
Not theory. This works... I have successfully recharged batteries using a 300 watt generator. Back the Megawatt trim pot back. Start the generator and let it warm up a bit. Slowly turn the...
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MrWizard wrote:
The 'ranch' owner needed a battery charged
His 300w 2 cycle generator bogged and died every time they tried to used the 10 amp charger, even died on the 2 amp setting
Mex connected the megawatt turned the voltage down load
Started the generator dialed the voltage up until the generator struggled
Backed it off until running smooth
As the load lessen he would turn the voltage up just hair
Kept doing this until the battery was charged
The Ranchero ask sell? And Mex sold it to him and also got a 4 pound cheese wheel as a bonus
Moral of the story even an itty bitty 300w generator can charge a battery, using the right charger and technique
Another moral is that the stock pot on the Mega Watt wont take much twisting and adjusting before failure, and that the Megawatt should not be exposed to ranching dirt, dust, etc, getting inside the electronics on the components and fan also. It's really designed for an indoor, static location. Just a FYI
