What are the advantages and disadvantages of using single generator and parallel generator?
Posted January 31st, 2009doris d asked: We’re planning to incresase the load capacity of our existing generator from 1250kva to 1750kva. With this plan we have to options to choose from and these are the following:
1. Purchase new generator with a capacity of 1750kva, or
2. By parallel connection of two generators. In this case we need to buy [...]
What are the right batteries for a wind generator and where can i find them?
Posted January 31st, 2009bubba_c91 asked: I am looking into building my own wind generator but i cant find the right batteries. Any help would be useful.Duncan
What happens in a generator between a magnet and coil?
Posted January 30th, 2009leech98 asked: When a magnet goes over a coil of wire in a generator the negative and positive ions clash and form electricity which can then be stored or used in some way. But what is this process called and what EXACTLY happens?Tyrone
Is there such a thing as a quiet generator to temporarily replace power when there is an outage?
Posted January 30th, 2009Floyd C asked: My generator is so loud that as desperate as we are to restore some necessary circuits during an outage, I am ashamed and it would be unthinkable to keep it going all night.Bettyann
How to build a voltage regulator for a petrol generator to run a computer?
Posted January 30th, 2009nickname asked: This is a 3.3kva Honda generator.Milagro
What size (watt) portable generator is good for a 40 foot finished basement split home in NH?
Posted January 29th, 2009drey1214 asked: We sometimes lose power due to storms for a few days. I’d like to get a generator to cover at least our heat and hot water.Doyle
Can a 2000 watt generator run an air compressor?
Posted January 28th, 2009gogreenleafy asked: I have a friend with a 2000 watt, 120 volt 16.7 amp generator. Can that run a 26 gallon 1.6 horsepower air compressor? The air compressor would need to constantly be running for about an hour.Kathlene
What is average operating temperature of a portable generator?
Posted January 28th, 2009bcblues79 asked: What is average operating temperature of a portable generator?
How much heat does a 13 HP generator motor put out? Thinking of enclosing mine, of course venting the enclosure but still would like to know temperature guides to choose safe materials for the enclosure.Fredericka
Why does my generator backfire then starts?
Posted January 25th, 2009savis07 asked: I tried to start the generator twice with failure both times and then the third time after a backfire then the generator starts. This never happened before, there are also three new parts in the generator: the starter, the fuel pump, and the fuel pump–does this have anything to do with the backfire?Christena
How important is the major maintenance on a Onan generator? Is changing the oil, spark plug and filters enough
Posted January 24th, 2009Superdogsteve asked: The manual says the heads need to replaced or checked every 450 hours. It is worth paying $450 for a cummins tech to look at the generator?Eden