Inverter generator or regular?
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Flameback Pair
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@Savo just to be careful in this manner I’m using my generator to charge battery backups. Then run crucial equipment with the BBUs. Generator shouldn’t harm BBUs. It’s electronic components you need to worry about.
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I use and have used a regular generator for years, live in south Louisiana and have long power outages every year, haven’t had an issue with equipment, appliances or anything.
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I have not had problems with a 3500 watt standard. Ran my tanks for 4 days. We now have a whole house and I have the electronics plugged into small UPSs
Flameback Pair
started reefing 1999
@Savo thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoy the thread. I enjoy your Reefer 250 thread. Do you still have the RS 250?
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I’ve got an inverter. It’s peace of mind. Power companies put out close to zero THD’s. Inverter generators put out at max 5% THD’s
Regular generators are known to put out upwards of 20% THD’s. In the end it’s really what you’re comfortable with.
Regular generators are known to put out upwards of 20% THD’s. In the end it’s really what you’re comfortable with.
