Re: Emergency generator(regular or inverter)?

Posted by John T on February 04, 2023 at 16:34:19 from (107.72.178.152):

In Reply to: Emergency generator(regular or inverter)? posted by Tx Jim on February 04, 2023 at 14:58:38:

I will start with the advantages of an Inverter Generator

They are NOT RPM (equates to Frequency) dependent like a regular Generator to produce 60 HZ IE they
electronically produce steady 60 HZ regardless of RPM. A regular gennys frequency depends on its RPM and
that depends on the load and how well smooth n steady the RPM governor operates

Their voltage is fairly steady REGARDLESS of changes in load

They can be more efficient as when the load is small the engine can idle down

Regular Genny advantages THEY COST LESS you can get more Power for the money
Regular Genny DISadvantages their frequency and voltage is less steady and can vary with the load

THAT ALL BEING SAID I have used regular gensets for yearssssssssssssss to operate desktops, laptops,
charge cell phones, run microwaves or other sensitive elec kitchen appliances and NEVER had a problem.
HOWEVER if you're running any extreme sensitive elec devices and at the same time say a motor or AC OR
FRIDGE comes on line, there's a higher risk of damage versus if using an inverter generator.

Many (not all) elec devices step down the AC and rectify it into DC anyway so fluctuations in voltage or
frequency is not all that risky. Stick a cheap surge suppressor on the output may help !!!!!!!!!!!

BOTTOM LINES sure an Inverter has advantages and poses less risk while a regular gives you more power for
the buck WHAT ARE YOUR NEEDS and what types of tools appliances will you run ?????????

I would NOT fear powering a computer with a regular but I would use caution if other high power loads
(motors or AC or fridge) were on the same circuit and be cycling on and off a lot.

NOTE there are other engineers and techs on here who are more current and sharper than myself when it
comes to electronics (Im more into power distribution and old tractor electricals) SO SEE IF THEY AGREE
WITH MY ADVICE

John T Live in the RV from Avon Park Florida

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