3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

MrWizard wrote:
There is another way, not usually thought of,

Using a transfer switch, between the (2) power sources (
Like is done with built in generators and built in INVERTERS ) and the A/C circuit
This may require seperating the A/C wiring from the breaker panel
Basic connect the inverter to default normally closed contacts, the A/C to the common/output side , and OEM feed aka house-generator to the genset-normally open side

Turn on the A/C using the inverter power, then start the generator
When the generator comes on the transfer switch will engage

Now for the problems
Your batteries just took a hit and your converter is going to shift gears to high mode (provided you have a good one)
And the generator is going to overload,
So the converter needs too be off and you need to trickle charge the batteries with a low amp charger like 10amps , or no charging until you turn off the air
If your batteries were charged before you turned on the air, the small charge should be enough,

Also you will need a heavy duty transfer switch, to with the 13amp running load if you wish to prevent failure because of arc & welded contacts

Would the 30 amp automatic transfer switch be considered "Heavy duty enough"??
*And yes, more than likely, the scenario would be...that when using the air, I would use the generator only for the air, not to do anything but just that. Afterwards or when done with the air, I would use the generator for the other items, such as the PD battery charger I have or the microwave.