Generator Voltage Question

[k0ua]

You can plug a UPS (Uninterruptable power supply) such as for powering computers into it and the plug what you are powering into the UPS. The UPS will clean up the power.

But keep in mind some UPS's themselves are finicky about the input power, and will switch to battery mode and back, and keep on cycling. Some have sensitivity adjustments that you can lower to help prevent this.

 

[MNBobcat]

But keep in mind some UPS's themselves are finicky about the input power, and will switch to battery mode and back, and keep on cycling. Some have sensitivity adjustments that you can lower to help prevent this.

Interesting. I have higher quality APC units and they don't have any sensitivity adjustment and ran fine on my generator. Never even knew there were differences where it might not work!

 

[k0ua]

Interesting. I have higher quality APC units and they don't have any sensitivity adjustment and ran fine on my generator. Never even knew there were differences where it might not work!

Several of the higher end APC's do have a sensitivity adjustment.. Look in the owners manual. I had to adjust one of mine is how I know about that But if yours works fine as is.. don't mess with it.:thumbsup:

 

[eddie48]

You might, also, check the speed of the engine. Most generators are designed to work at the proper voltage at 3600 RPM. If your engine is running at 4000 rpm, the voltage will be higher.