SandShark
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Re: Generator Recommendation
Honda generators are super quiet.
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John Galt
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| said by SandShark  :Honda generators are super quiet. I agree.
We used Hondas because they ARE so quiet.
The key to success with generators is to make sure they are loaded to about 50-60% capacity so the governor has some load to work against.
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| said by John Galt :said by SandShark :Honda generators are super quiet. I agree. We used Hondas because they ARE so quiet. The key to success with generators is to make sure they are loaded to about 50-60% capacity so the governor has some load to work against. This might seem like a stupid question, but I have no experience with generators.
Do you mean to keep at least 50-60% capacity, or no more than 50-60% capacity?
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Oh and another +1 for Honda Generators, especially for quiet portability.
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nightdesigns
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Thanks for the info. I have a kill-a-watt so I'll measure the load and plan accordingly. Question: Will a UPS run happily on a Generator?
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SandShark
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| said by nightdesigns :Will a UPS run happily on a Generator? APC suggest the generator be sized 3-5x the size of the total attached load.
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| said by SandShark :said by nightdesigns :Will a UPS run happily on a Generator? APC suggest the generator be sized 3-5x the size of the total attached load. It is necessary to read this carefully and understand what it is saying.
It is saying that some devices and generators can be mis-matched and result in unsatisfactory operation.
The two need to be matched correctly. A true on-line UPS will usually work better than a transfer-type but regardless, the devices must be matched and tested if used in a crucial application.
nightdesigns , exactly what kind of gear are you going to power?
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