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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Power Pro 3500 battery charging option: Has anyone had a chance to use the battery charger on this generator? The manual leads me to believe that the charger is "uncontrolled" in that output is constant no matter what the charge level, yet on the front of the generator it mentions "automatic" (dropping amperage as charge level comes up until its a trickle?). Don't have the time to constantly remove the battery and test charge level but don't want to burn it up either. My 3500 is putting out 6 volts, is that typical? Thanks for all the help. edit for punctuation.342Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Wide Load wrote: One thing I can say is If I need repairs on my Honda's I can find a repair center in almost any city. If I need repair on a knock off? Well who knows where or how long. Chuck it and buy a new on has been said. That's a $300 repair, if you can find one.......:E Just out of curiosity, how many repairs have you needed on your honda's? I'm guessing if you take one to a authorized honda repair shop rates start at least $50 to even look at it. I've seen nothing but raves about honda's durability and reliability, but of course not even a honda will last forever. If these clones go half as long without needing a repair it may still be a good value even if it needs to be considered disposable. I know waaay back in the thread, it was mentioned that for the LICENSED honda clones, most parts are interchangable, but as you mention, if not it's a $300 repair.447Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
MrWizard wrote: you can make your own, or have a buddy do it.. some number 10ga 4 wire cord... Thanks Mr Wizard, that is what I was thinking, just not confident enough it was right to move on it yet. Fortunately my charm is working so far, so there was no need to rush into it.339Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Great postings. Thanks to all contributors! Unfortunately no one has covered my interest: I live in central Florida and after 3 hurricanes last year decided it was time to get a "heavy duty hurricane avoidance charm". A 100 pound heavy duty charm at that! The Power Pro 3500 seemed to fit perfectly with my needs. After much searching, my local Pep boys came thru on their raincheck just in time to avoid paying sales tax on FL's hurricane prep sales tax-free period. I looked at what would be needed to be comfortable with just the basics should we get hit again this year or any other in the next 20yrs (not using the genset on a regular basis I figured it should last that long running 1 or 2 times a year to keep seals from drying, etc with a little TLC. Now my question for those who overwhelm me with their knowledge: I am looking to run several moderate loads should the need arise, a small room a/c unit (mostly for dehumidification) @ 530watts, Refridge/freezer several hours on/off alternating with my chest freezer a TV and satellite system and a fan or 2. The 3500 surge should be plenty. Unfortunately all my applications are 110v and I was planning on just running a couple of normal 15a rated extensions through the window to the appliance or UPS for electronics (don't trust the genset to keep power clean enough, and if the power is out, my internet would be out too, so the computers won't need them). With only one 110 outlet on the 3500, I would probably overload the breaker on the outlet using 1 extension cord if not the cord itself. I am hoping to find an adaptor/splitter that I can plug into the only other outlet on this unit (240v) to power normal household plugs not an entire MH or TT. Looking at the RV adaptors, none seem to fit my needs. I would rather not rewire the genset, if no one can recommend a splitter/adaptor that is ready made, any suggestions on how to wire up the NEMA L14-30 plug to 20 feet of normal house wiring and junction box with a few outlet/gfci duplexes so I can put a normal 3 prong "outlet" together safely and still have maximum capacity? Wiring plugs,outlets and switches in the normal way is no problem for me, basic electrical theory I understand (AC vs DC, phases, etc), but if this was already covered in earlier postings, or should have been an easy follow up to something already posted, sorry I missed it. As the Professor and Mr. Wizard made clear, not getting it right might be the last thing you do! Thanks for all your help!286Views0likes0Comments
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