Honda eu1000i voltage question

Is this pulling a load or just running?

This would be when running just the converter to charge the batteries. Fridge is on propane.

Sounds a bit high. Just to be sure, what are you measuring the voltage with?

According to the spec sheet for this unit, the output voltage is 120V, 1000 Watts Max. It does not list any tolerance for this voltage. So, if you're seeing 125 Volts, you are running about about 4% over the rated voltage which is probably okay.

TucsonJim wrote:
Sounds a bit high. Just to be sure, what are you measuring the voltage with?

One of those voltage meters from Camping World.

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It seems that the voltage in my house is 123. So, maybe the meter is a bit out?

Got brave and used a multimeter. It gives the same readings.

You had me doing some research on this topic. According to the American National Standard for Electrical Power Systems and Equipment (ANSI C84.1), the acceptable voltage for a 120VAC system is: 114 to 126 Volts.

Your generator is producing voltage which meets the specifications of ANSI C84.1.

125 is normal. It will sag a bit as the load increases.
How many amps are going into the battery?

I'm not sure how many amps are going into the battery. How do I figure that out? The trailer has a Progressive Dynamics 9245 converter. I'm going to assume that means 45amps when running flat out. My batteries were not dead, so I would assume that there were far fewer amps being pushed. The generator was basically running at idle speed.

Thanks for the responses so far. I feel better knowing things are as they should be.

The best way to measure the amps is to have an amp clamp you can hook to your multi meter. I wouldn't worry about it though. As long as your batteries are charging and your voltage is within spec, you're good to go.