Stanley 8000 with battery. Does the generator charge the battery during operation? some Generac generators do NOT!
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Yes. If the electric starter does not start the generator after several attempts, try and start the generator using the recoil. Once the engine is running, let it run for several hours. It will charge the battery while it's running. If the battery does not hold a charge, then you will need to replace the battery. The battery needs to be charged routinely or you can keep the battery on a trickle charger.
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Some generators come with the ability to charge your 12VDC battery directly instead of powering another source to do it. In most RV's, the converter charges the battery as well as provides the power to the coach. This generator charges 8 amps to the battery directly, if you connect the charger. You will need to determine if the best charging source is from the generator or from another source like a converter.
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yeah sure, it is a trickle charger so the charge rate is a little slower that an 12v alternator or generator. so the principle is the same. there might be one with a little more of a charging rate than for a motorcycle battery. (6 volts versus a 12volt standard battery).
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The unit came with a plug-in transformer for charging the battery. One end plugs into and electrical outlet and the other into a special charging port on the generator.
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I use mine frequently, I keep either a cut off wheel or diamond blade in it. It does like a fresh battery but I use which every battery is handy, my batteries are 3 and 6 years old. They seem to last a while. The leds begin to light up before it shuts off if I am driving it too hard warning me to apply less pressure. I keep the 120volt grinder on the truck also though for heavier jobs. I would agree it is one of the few 18volt tools that does not completely replace the need for a 120volt tool but I find it extremely useful and bought one for my father and brother who are also contractors for Christmas last year. With 33years of trade experience I will buy a new if this one ever fails. As far as saftey, Makita engineers must of found some problem with letting it run the battery to zero, none of my other tools seem to have this type of cut-out.
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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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Batteries are readily available in most Auto Parts Stores. They cost about $100.00, and no, they do not come with the generator.
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Just started mine. The load goes to the equipment you are powering, the battery goes to the battery as indicated. This unit is to automatically control the charging of the batteries only when needed and take power from either the solar cell or battery when the load is on. I can give more in a couple weeks after mine has been fully tested. If you hook the batteries to the load terminal it can overcharge the batteries and cause problems, maybe even fire. Not knowing how you are using this it is the best I can answer. Correct connections will be important if the load is not constant.
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I believe it has a regulator built in and should come with a special cord to charge standard car batteries. However both are very simple and without constant attention and checks could easily damage electronics and batteries alike. I strongly recommend plugging it directly into some sort of additional regulator/battery charger... particularly one with a good warranty. The generator is also not particularly hardy and lacks some basic yet crucial care & maintenance steps common to all generators. Do not use if this is your first generator!
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No. You will need to purchase a 1.5 ampere battery "float" charger (also known as a "battery tender") that provides a trickle charge to the battery to keep it charged and conditioned. Several models are available on Amazon and are reasonably priced. (Of course, you can always use the manual pull start at any time.) I have used mine since Hurricane Irene and it has performed flawlessly with the battery used with the Champion generator. I would also suggest you ensure that the battery floater has features that automatically adjusts for variations in temperature so that it doesn't under or overcharge and has a "conditioner" or "maintainer" feature that keeps batteries free of sulfate build-up. No. You will need to purchase a 1.5 ampere battery "float" charger (also known as a "battery tender") that provides a trickle charge to the battery to keep it charged and conditioned. Several models are available on Amazon and are reasonably priced. (Of course, you can always use the manual pull start at any time.) I have used mine since Hurricane Irene and it has performed flawlessly with the battery used with the Champion generator. I would also suggest you ensure that the battery floater has features that automatically adjusts for variations in temperature so that it... » Read More No. You will need to purchase a 1.5 ampere battery "float" charger (also known as a "battery tender") that provides a trickle charge to the battery to keep it charged and conditioned. Several models are available on Amazon and are reasonably priced. (Of course, you can always use the manual pull start at any time.) I have used mine since Hurricane Irene and it has performed flawlessly with the battery used with the Champion generator. I would also suggest you ensure that the battery floater has features that automatically adjusts for variations in temperature so that it doesn't under or overcharge and has a "conditioner" or "maintainer" feature that keeps batteries free of sulfate build-up. « Show Less
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Yes, it will work based on Generac generator battery charger cross-model applicability. Nice to have the electric start option available when needed versus having to pull start, you just have to make sure the battery is charged (preferably overnight) prior to the event it is needed for. Glad I got it for mine. Hope this helps.
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The alternator has an internal voltage regulator that controls the charging process according to the needs of your battery and your bike's electrical system. It will not overcharge the battery.
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I have it hooked up on my rv, and the answer is, it varies. I get on average 8 amps an hour (2-15). I never have to run my generator to charge my batteries.
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Sorry, I can not answer that question as we have never used it with a generator.
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Dear Al Basha, I am not sure I can answer your question about the charging. Because I do not use it to charge a battery, instead I use a grid tie converter to change the DC current to AC current and send the generated electricity to my grid. I thought of using it a battery. But that would need me to get a charge controller and to get a battery. I am not sure how well the charge controller would work since the wind generator always produces variable voltage.If your charge controller is far from the wind generator, you may need to get extra wire to connect to the charge controller.
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No, you do not. It is recommended to install an AGM type battery with this excellent alternator but, not necessary. Any excess current is shunted away from the charging circuit. Same as with your original battery which also over-produced at higher RPMs.
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Todd,I am assuming that by hooking up your generator, you mean through a battery charger. If that is the case, I have not had any issues charging my batteries on cloudy days with a battery charger.