Hybridhunter wrote:
Here's the thing.... The amps X volts is your Volt-Amps. Power Factor is :
WATTS
PF = --------------
VA
So you were drawing less than rated amps. My theory on our charging problems, is that the generator have Power factor issues. As in the overload under their amp rating. There was never a time that I have measured over 12 amps from my converter, yet it trips the overload under heavy 12V usage or discharged battery.
I agree. It seems PF may be a cause. I have run a 1500 W electric heater with no problems at all. Perhaps my 55 amp IOTA converter is not a good match for the Champion 2000i and I should investigate a different manufacturer or even a smaller 45 amp converter.
By the way, my generator does the hiccup / burble thing too.
