does the generator go to idle under no load?
1756311
When the generator goes to load the governor kicks in to maintain the rpm's the engine was set for. When the load decreases the does not idle down, the governor eases off on power and the engine rpm's will stay the same as what was set by the manufacture. You can hear engine power down.
1756312
I only used it once and started great. I think it did idle properly but not entirely sure. Sorry
466343
So is mine. I think that's just the way it's designed. Having the fan thermostatically controlled doesn't imply that the fan should necessarily be off at no load.I run mid-power radio transceivers with this supply. It's pretty apparent just listening to the fan speed whether the radio is idle, transmitting at 5W, or going all out at 100W.
1329915
If generator has fuel pump. That could be the cause. If gravity fed, then there might be an obstruction in fuel line. Remove carburator fuel bowl to see if fuel is present
1438471
I have ran mine for 8 hours under a full load and kept filling the tank, while the generator ran. Has been a great little generator. Just want to run the generator out of fuel while shutting of the gas.
2172215
Nothing. You should be able to hook that stuff up directly to the power outlets of the generator.
1697180
Not much at all. Mine starts on the second pull 95% of the time. I've never had a problem with mine.
1926094
I have no idea. But I do no that when energized its just a one way switch. When no power is sent to it it defaults to its de energized position.
2190325
I have it wired to run from the inverter until the generator starts. It then switches to generator until gen is turned off then switches back to inverter.
409908
This is a very common problem with small generators. I have 4 UPS's and none will stay on line. The frequency on my generaror is too high (62-64) and I assume this is the problem as the voltage is fairly constant. One day when I have lots of energy I will attempt to adjust the throttle linkage as the frequency is directed linked to engine speed.
938585
I have just about the same set-up and have added up all wattage used by electric appliances, furnaces, freezer and I also have a well for water. Even if I run them all I am under running wattage of generator. Start up of freezer draws down but then stabilizes. I have gas for cooking and a gas clothes dryer but would not do laundry in emergency so not sure what that would do. I hope this helped.
1669133
The fan only comes on at high demand, when the unit is generating a lot of heat due to the load.I have been using the unit daily in my semi to power my laptop, printer, and charge the phone, and have yet to put enough load on it to engage the fan. I did load it up when I first got it with a soldering gun and a vacuum, and the fan was virtually silent. This inverter does all its supposed to do, and more.
645313
no power draw that i'm aware of, the unit is activated when triggered by an outside source.
2012965
I remember the idle screw being set too slow on mine. After a quick adjustment it ran all day just fine. Never shut off unless I shut it off.
414935
Yep...that is correct. It really doesn't draw any current under no-load. There are no noises, nothing...just the red LED lights for voltage or watts. I have used several different inverters and this one is my absolute favorite...it is a beast and built extremely well. No worries...it is a safe buy. Have had mine running continuously for about 7 months now.
182454
It appears that the idle "off" current is about 10-15 mA - a constant load of less than 0.2 watts
1633576
I bought the generator in case I ever lost power. So far I only used it on a monthly basis to test run and it starts right up each and every time. I also have a trickle charge on the battery to ensure that the battery is fully charged. But so far NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER!!
1917836
Yes it has an hour meter. By idle control are you referring to the choke? It has a push/pull chokeIt seems my main problem was a kinked gas line which no one seemed to notice (I fixed it myself). Since then, so far I've been able to get it to run as long as I don't pull the choke all the way out, or at least I quickly push the choke slightly in while starting it.