use a surge protecter with a genny
Hi, has anyone used a surge protecter on a genny? I use one when I'm plugged into a campsite. we purchased a gennny (not Honda or any very expensive type) and want to make sure all will "flow" conti...
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A surge protector on a cheap generator is pointless. Yes, it might clamp, but sags can fry stuff just as badly as surges can, and if the generator is so unreliable that one has to worry about that dirty power, then unless it is a finance issue (this economy is still in the dumps), might as well get a low end 4000 watt Champion that produces reasonably clean power.
For shore power, I'd do something different. Given the best of all worlds, I'd have a surge protector, an autoformer, and then an EMS (which cuts off electricity should the voltage go below a certain threshold, keeping things from burning out.)
If the generator does produce dirty power to the point of worry, one can get smooth power from it by buying an online (not standby) UPS. Of course, a good online UPS can be as expensive if not more than two Honda 2000s and a parallel kit.
For shore power, I'd do something different. Given the best of all worlds, I'd have a surge protector, an autoformer, and then an EMS (which cuts off electricity should the voltage go below a certain threshold, keeping things from burning out.)
If the generator does produce dirty power to the point of worry, one can get smooth power from it by buying an online (not standby) UPS. Of course, a good online UPS can be as expensive if not more than two Honda 2000s and a parallel kit.
