Generator question

[Garybake]

Thanks yelbike,
I knew what I wanted to say but got tongue(mind) twisted in my desire to help. I am new to this stuff and want to help but not always comes out like I think. Maybe I should of had that beer first. Canadian Ale Of Course! Oldtime Cinci drinker.
Gary

 

[Oldpath05]

I finally decided to check the outlet voltage on my 20 year old 7000w Generac generator this past weekend while in middle of all day use. I knew it wasn't and never did put out 120v because it wouldn't run my microwave, toaster and coffee makers always took longer, I put the volt meter on outlet at the the generator and in house, the readings was 114-115 volts.

So I guess this summer it's time to update it to something that will put out 120 volts, on the assumption that they do make generators that does put out 120 volts, 119 probably would be close enough.


PS I wonder if this is a ghost thread...................................

 

[yomax4]

Probably nothing wrong with it. 20 years ago it may have still been 110v. In any even it should pump coffee to beat the band.

 

[Diggin It]

I finally decided to check the outlet voltage on my 20 year old 7000w Generac generator this past weekend while in middle of all day use. I knew it wasn't and never did put out 120v because it wouldn't run my microwave, toaster and coffee makers always took longer, I put the volt meter on outlet at the the generator and in house, the readings was 114-115 volts.

115 is not abnormal. Typical range is 110-125VAC

Check your in house outlets while on utility power and see what you're getting.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I finally decided to check the outlet voltage on my 20 year old 7000w Generac generator this past weekend while in middle of all day use. I knew it wasn't and never did put out 120v because it wouldn't run my microwave, toaster and coffee makers always took longer, I put the volt meter on outlet at the the generator and in house, the readings was 114-115 volts.

Speed up the engine a little, most will put out more voltage then...

SR

 

[Travelover]

Speed up the engine a little, most will put out more voltage then...

SR

You want 3600 rpm to get 60 Hz frequency.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I haven't checked my 8000 E model by Generac but it is powering this computer as I type this along with everything in the house except the stove and HVAC. Plenty of hot water also.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

You want 3600 rpm to get 60 Hz frequency.

BUT, you don't know if it's running 3600 now, I'd check it and the Hz to make sure...

SR

 

[Oldpath05]

I checked most of my house outlets and I get 119-120 volts but I forgot to check them 20 years ago. The generator seems like it's turning quite fast til the hot water heater kicks in but thats on a timer, it's on a governor so never touch the carb or battery, best starting motor I ever seen, it gets used 3-4 times a year, last weekend was the most it ran in two years. I only changed the oil 3-4 times since I owned it so no problem on durability.

I thought maybe there was adjustment on the generator side somewhere but probably a fixed setting and I dont where the HZ setting is on my multi meter. It wont run the micro but that's no big deal, I just like have my toast to keep up with my coffee, this summer I'll check for a up to date generator, 7-8000 running watts, preferably quiet running watts that puts out 119-120 volts, oh by the way I already crossed Honda off the list because I'm not in the $40.00/sock club.

 

[Oldpath05]

I haven't checked my 8000 E model by Generac but it is powering this computer as I type this along with everything in the house except the stove and HVAC. Plenty of hot water also.

Hows it do on the toaster or microwave? Be interesting to see what the volts are.

I'd say the the com is right up there with running water as necessity items so thats good.......