Run time on generator

[user.69169]

Kill-A-Watt got frequency job around here. Saves walk out to machine an dat fine wid me.

Volt/amp gadgetsall over ebay fercheap.

 

[workinonit]

I have no idea what that means. I will send it to my buddy in BR to have translated.

 

[Tinhack]

I have no idea what that means. I will send it to my buddy in BR to have translated.

Kill A Watt - Wikipedia

Handy tool for around the house.

 

[workinonit]

I'm pretty sure they don't make one of those that plugs into a 100 Amp welding receptacle.

 

[Tinhack]

Hertz and volts is about all most are concerned with when running a generator. You can get that info from the tool and wall outlet. I've used mine to see how much energy is used by my large appliances, toaster and coffee maker. That's most important when in a crisis and running off a generator.

I really don't need to know that from a 100 Amp receptacle. :confused3:

 

[grsthegreat]

I actually don’t have to monitor anything on my generator.....the GENERAC controller does that for me.

But seriously, I do occasionally open up the app for my Genmon unit and it gives me real time info on my units operation.

 

[PILOON]

My take on electronics powered by a generator.

Many, if not most, devices often use an on line device to convert 110AC to the device required DC power.

My laptop is one example.
If dirty AC is being used (some generators) that in line convertor will do a respectable job in easing out, flattening, the peaks that would be the culprit that causes your damage.
I've had 2 generators that I've not hesitated using to run my TV's, laptops etc.
I use a Kill O Watt device that displays Hertz, amps, watts and accept the findings displayed.
10 years of multiple power outages and NO computer, NO TV problems (so far)
AND, I have had no choice but to use generator power for no less than 5-6 times a year for last 10 years or so!
LOL, TV is 10 yrs old so it is well experienced.
Laptop a mere 5 yrs, still a teen!

 

[grsthegreat]

I have never had any electronic device in my own home damaged by the generator. Many hours run time

 

[workinonit]

Hertz and volts is about all most are concerned with when running a generator. You can get that info from the tool and wall outlet. I've used mine to see how much energy is used by my large appliances, toaster and coffee maker. That's most important when in a crisis and running off a generator.

I really don't need to know that from a 100 Amp receptacle. :confused3:

The purpose of that is to monitor the current load on the generator.

 

[workinonit]

I have never had any electronic device in my own home damaged by the generator. Many hours run time

Then you've never had any freq droops or spikes.

 

[grsthegreat]

Then you've never had any freq droops or spikes.

I have a real time monitor program called Genmon. It shows me real time parameters. I can watch the freq only move like 0.5 up and down during load shifts. I went with the largest air cooled unit so I would not have to worry about overloaded generator. When I first added the software I used to monitor it during a long outage.....dont really do that anymore.

Heres an old screen

 

[workinonit]

That's pretty sweet. My old Winco doesn't have that thus the current shunt and transducers. I monitor line voltage with an LED that I have installed in my kitchen and tied to the top of my disconnect. Not a readout but it tells me when the power is back on.

 

[grsthegreat]

i added a set of current transformers on the generator feed lines to get true readings.

i can see it on my ipad or desktop or phone with the app. it also texts me when generator changes state (ie if there is an error or fault message, if power to house is lost, if power is restored, if gen is running, if propane get below 20% in tank, etc.)