Generator problems -- lights flicker

 

I posted earier that my UPSes did not like my generator.

I ran it again recently and have a better understanding of the
problem. The power provided by my generator is not quite stable.

Once every 2 seconds or so, lights noticeably flicker. That's what
makes UPSes switch to and from their batteries.

The house can run on the generator, but not quite exactly the way I
want.

Based on mechanical consideration, this should be more likely a
problem with electronics of the generator, than with its engine. But I
would like some comments.

i

 



If I remember correctly you have an military surplus generator. How much
load are you using?
If your under 50% the generators controls may be fluctuating to much for
your UPS's.
Light loading a generator is always a problem in my experience.

 


Yes, Onan DJE http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/onan/Diesel/


Probably, relatively little. I powered my whole house with it, in
daytime, with the A/C switched off. Unfortunately, I do not have an
adequate power meter to measure my house's energy use.

By the way, if you know of any power meter that would clamp around, or
have a coil around a AC wire, let me know.


Got it. I will give it another try by loading it a little more.

i



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On 26 Apr 2005 17:43:47 GMT, Ignoramus21174



http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumberB396
Not a tool to be proud of, but it will do the job. Usually on sale for
$10.

Wayne

 


Thanks. I was  looking, rather, for a gauge type device, but even this
one will do. Thanks Wayne.

i