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BFL13
Explorer II
Nov 20, 2018

Would Higher Octane Run the Gen Better? UPDATE

UPDATE 21 Nov page 5 Ongoing saga with my 1700w (continuous) gen trying to run my 75 amp charger at 75 amps. Briggs and Stratton P2200 gen. Previously posted that it would not (flashing overloa...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Nov 30, 2018
Ran more recharging tests with generator maxed. Going to 91 ethanol- free gas from 81 octane with 10% ethanol made absolutely no difference. Gen runs the same both ways and the overload red flashing light did not change to indicate the inverter was any happier with the 91.

So that answers the question I had in the OP.

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