Disconnect load before stopping generator?
The topic says it all. This is in the rule book for several brands of generators. Its not in the book for my Yamaha, but Champion and Predator both mention it. So my question is... lets say you run...
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Many years ago, Prof95 did an analysis on this exact subject.
I'm not an engineer, but his argument went something like this:
when a generator is shut down/runs out of gas under load - as the motor spins down the generator attempts to compensate for the loss of power with a spike of current out of the generator head.
His argument was, it probably won't blow anything out but it's putting a strain on the components that's unnecessary.
If Mr. Wizard is correct for his Champion, then the inverter will recognize a loss in rotation and will disconnect to protect itself.
For me, I just disconnect completely from my Eu2000 let the engine idle for 30 seconds or so and then shut down the generator.
Again - it may not be necessary, but why take a chance and stress the components?
I'm not an engineer, but his argument went something like this:
when a generator is shut down/runs out of gas under load - as the motor spins down the generator attempts to compensate for the loss of power with a spike of current out of the generator head.
His argument was, it probably won't blow anything out but it's putting a strain on the components that's unnecessary.
If Mr. Wizard is correct for his Champion, then the inverter will recognize a loss in rotation and will disconnect to protect itself.
For me, I just disconnect completely from my Eu2000 let the engine idle for 30 seconds or so and then shut down the generator.
Again - it may not be necessary, but why take a chance and stress the components?
