Has anyone hooked this charger up to a generator? I need a charger for my big rig and the square wave put out by my APU zapped digital chargers.
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to protect digital products with sensitive circuits (computers, microwaves, etc), if you ever plug these into a generator, make sure that you always use an inverter generator. These are generators that produce pure sine wave power and will not harm products with sensitive electronics. Inverter generators are more expensive than your standard generators, but worth it if you want to product your other investments. I personally bought a Honda eu3000is after Hurricane Sandy hit NJ and we have used it to power my refrigerator, microwave, modems, WiFi Router and computers when we subsequent lost power in other storms and they all work just fine.
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to protect digital products with sensitive circuits (computers, microwaves, etc), if you ever plug these into a generator, make sure that you always use an inverter generator. These are generators that produce pure sine wave power and will not harm products with sensitive electronics. Inverter generators are more expensive than your standard generators, but worth it if you want to product your other investments. I personally bought a Honda eu3000is after Hurricane Sandy hit NJ and we have used it to power my refrigerator, microwave, modems, WiFi Router and computers when we subsequent lost power in other storms and they all work just fine. to protect digital products with sensitive circuits (computers, microwaves, etc), if you ever plug these into a generator, make sure that you always use an inverter generator. These are generators that produce pure sine wave power and will not harm products with sensitive electronics. Inverter generators are more expensive than your standard generators, but worth it if you want to product your other investments. I personally bought a Honda eu3000is after Hurricane Sandy hit NJ and we have used it to power my refrigerator, microwave, modems, WiFi Router and computers when we subsequent lost... » Read More to protect digital products with sensitive circuits (computers, microwaves, etc), if you ever plug these into a generator, make sure that you always use an inverter generator. These are generators that produce pure sine wave power and will not harm products with sensitive electronics. Inverter generators are more expensive than your standard generators, but worth it if you want to product your other investments. I personally bought a Honda eu3000is after Hurricane Sandy hit NJ and we have used it to power my refrigerator, microwave, modems, WiFi Router and computers when we subsequent lost power in other storms and they all work just fine. « Show Less
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I run 2 Servers in my home office (I am an IT Consultant), plus the rest of my home on this unit. About 5 months ago we lost power for 48 hours and we ran the generator using Natural Gas. I had a couple of hiccups with some of my UPS's due to voltage fluctuation. I think it has to do with the sensitivity of the units. My older UPS units did not have an issue. I have found out from others in my field that this is common with newer units. I have APC older units and they did beep every once in awhile, but the equipment stayed on all 48 hours. The newer units did not and once the battery was used up, the equipment turned off. I don't want to give out model #'s because just because mine worked, I can't guarantee it will work for you. Once it gets warmer around here I am going to try and put surge suppressors in front of the newer units to see if that helps. If not I would try to put cheap UPS's in front of the High Capacity units. Hope that helps. BTW, I have my generator connected using a manual transfer switch and when I lost power, I was able to be on generator power in under 3 minutes.... Power went out... I went outside, removed the cover, turned on the Natural Gas, turned the key... That was it. I use a battery tender always connected to the unit so the battery is always fully charged. Total install including the generator was under $2600.
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Why put a trickle charger on it. Just run the generator once in a while, and that will keep it charged.
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Yes - I've used a base level Sears 10 amp battery charger on them for years with no problems. I've always charged them in "Regular" mode and had no problems.
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Tyler, I tried to use this charger on a Helio battery. It would not charge it. I sent it back and got a refund. I'd be cautious about using this item!!!!!
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Couldn't tell you but using it with the generator it's meant to start and using the built in trickle charger I never had a problem starting the generator.
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This little inverter works fine for charging small amperage users like iPADS and iPHONES but it will not charge or run high amp machines such as your vacume, driers, small heaters, etc. the initial amperage surge will be too much for this little jewel too. I really like mine for playing the radio or keeping my iPAD charged while camping in my teardrop trailer. I can't begin to runmytiny200 watt heater though. I also have a 400 watt inverter hooked up to a big marine battery but the start up surge blows it's fuse every time. I need a 600 watt inverter to control the surge, even though says 200 watts.
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Mine kept burning up the rectifier . I went through 3 rectifiers before I decided to take it apart to look into the problem....cheap wiring .I recommend Missouri wind and solar.their staff will help you find the wind generator to meet your needs .I used mine to charge my battery bank. what I run I do it with my 2500 watt pure sine inverter.I'm totally off grid .
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No. This charger won't fit. The hole that fits on the generator is too small.
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Yes to both questions. I bought a higher amperage battery to use as my primary power source. The charger works well, even when I took it overseas.
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I don't know as I haven't used my charger other than as a 'backup'. The used Honda generator I bought was a 'companion' model that allows two 2000i generators to be hooked together. That feature takes the normal 12VDC output off the circuit panel. I needed a back up power for 12VDC. It's 8amp and won't overdraw on the generator. Mine works for what it does, charges wet-cell 12VDC batteries. I haven't had any experience with AGM (glass-grid) batteries. Regards. D. in Lacey, WA
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I used a Tenergy NIMH charger, it took about 45 mins to charge, power doesn't last long at a high rpm, it discharges in 20 mins, but it only runs maybe 13 mins at full speed.
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Yes sir/ma'am, supposedly thats what your paying for with a generator like this one. I rmr doing this same research before I purchased this unit. It has the better rotor that generates the electricity, (If i rmr correctly, when I say better, i mean that it has a brushless generator. That means cleaner/smoother electricity from my findings). I used my 61" LED TV, MacBook Pro, & other expensive gadgets during a 5 day power outtage. NO issues & unit performed flawlessly. To be safe, I'd do what 'Khend' recommends regarding the surge protector below.
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These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially adds another virtual panel due to it's improved efficiency. These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially... » Read More These connect to the supplied (or a replacement) charge controller which connects thru a fuse to your battery. If your generator also charges the battery then this charge controller simply will be over shadowed by the generators charger (as in at night). I have it connected this way and it works fine. (Both chargers in parallel with no issues.)I'm keeping this charge controller as a spare and have replaced it in my RV with http://www.midnitesolar.com/pdfs/spec_sheet_kid_frontBack.pdf. I ended up getting a total of 4 of these panels for a 400W system. The Kid essentially adds another virtual panel due to it's improved efficiency. « Show Less
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I have same problems as Mr. Beeck, and I find no clear, consistent answers online or at Best Buy. The Amazon product description as advertised for PWR+ charger does not mention differing sizes required for charging the ASUS Transformer T100. Questions remain: Does ASUS have a simple, specific solution to the charger problems? If so, where found? Why are there so many charger sizes/types for the ASUS T100. I'm disappointed with both ASUS and Amazon, although I have been a strong supporter of both companies for years. I sense a basic design flaw in the charger devices.
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I'm using the socket for charging my iPhone and/or GoPro in my kayak and haven't had any issues using a 5 amp fuse. I want my fuse to blow before any damage to my equipment. If I blow a 5 amp fuse, I may try a 7.5 amp to see if it'll keep up with the load.
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We will never get a clear answer on that question. Too many variables. This little gen is only going to be able to get about a 25% charge in a couple of hours. This runs my 25amp house charger with 2 type 34dc batteries and I get a good "top em off affect". Batteries need 8 plus hours of low amp charging to get the last 25% of charge. I'm not sure if this will help but I tried. I feel this little gen is an easy insurance policy to keep the heat and lights going on multi day stays. I wouldn't use the dc charger on the gen unless my converter charger failed to operate.