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tonyclifton
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2022

Why won’t my Champion C46540 generator run the microwave?

I have a 1300W microwave (120v) I’m trying to run using my Champion C46540 but the microwave shuts down about 5 to 10 seconds after I turn it on. I know the generator isn’t overloaded running oth...
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2112
Explorer II
Jan 05, 2022
That's an old generator. The generator total harmonic distortion (THD) many be too high or the output voltage may be too low. If may be time to replace the brushes.

Does the microwave have a loud hum when running?

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