Jan-20-2016 04:35 AM
Jan-22-2016 07:26 PM
avvidclif1 wrote:Single Honda 2000 combined with a Magnum or Victron inverter that combines power will easily run an air conditioner 24/7 in all conditions. Will also run the microwave or hair drier when needed at the same time as these units synchronize and combine power with the generator. The start surge or additional load is carried by the inverter until done then any excess power is charging the battery. Solar would be charging all day as needed. Need an extended run fuel tank for a TX Summer.
Why don't you just toodle down to Texas in August and you'll figure out why battery banks and solar just don't cut it.
Jan-22-2016 02:37 PM
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
Look again at hybrid inverters with a smaller generator. My RV behaves as if it is on shore power all the time and I can run any two high draw items as well as all the low draw. When I do run the Yamaha generator the Magnum inverter/charger takes care of any surges and I can run it in economy mode.ianmac23 wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Why do you need so much power?
Because my wife loves the RV and not roughing it
Jan-22-2016 10:47 AM
ianmac23 wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Why do you need so much power?
Because my wife loves the RV and not roughing it
Jan-22-2016 08:54 AM
pianotuna wrote:
Why do you need so much power?
Jan-22-2016 08:31 AM
Jan-22-2016 07:47 AM
Jan-22-2016 06:16 AM
smkettner wrote:
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Jan-21-2016 07:09 PM
Jan-21-2016 07:08 PM
pianotuna wrote:
That's why one would invest in a significant battery bank. 2000 amp-hours of LI would laugh at a night of air.
Jan-21-2016 07:01 PM
Jan-21-2016 06:36 PM
pianotuna wrote:
Hi Lyle,
That's what I thought, too until I researched it using google. A demand governor on the non inverter is what keeps the frequency correct, so under low loads they use little fuel. The inverter type has to speed up and that takes extra energy. I was pretty shocked to find that the inverter type used more fuel.
I'd prefer to be 100% solar and burn no fuel at all.laknox wrote:
Hmmm... The Honda 7000i burns 0.784 g/h at rated load while the 6500 burns 0.887 g/h at its rated load; a 13% difference. The 6500 runs wide open all the time; the 7000 will idle down based on load. Pretty straight-forward to me...
Lyle
Jan-21-2016 03:58 PM
laknox wrote:
Hmmm... The Honda 7000i burns 0.784 g/h at rated load while the 6500 burns 0.887 g/h at its rated load; a 13% difference. The 6500 runs wide open all the time; the 7000 will idle down based on load. Pretty straight-forward to me...
Lyle
Jan-21-2016 03:11 PM
Jan-21-2016 01:57 PM
pianotuna wrote:
This is slightly true but ONLY if the two generator types have similar outputs. i.e. compare a 5k inverter to a 5k traditional--and the inverter may not win on fuel economy.laknox wrote:
If you want long run-time, then get an inverter-style generator as it will only run at the speed needed to supply the load demand. You'll burn a =lot= less fuel than with a straight genny, like the Onans.
Lyle