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04-04-2008, 10:04 PM
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Generator out put
Does anyone know if a generator puts out if there is no load on it.
I think it should put out and as the load increases the out put watts increases. Thanks for any help. Billy |
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04-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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Licensed Electrical Cont.
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Generator out put
Watts are NOT output, they ARE load. You cannot have a load without a load, if you understand that.
The genset is putting out voltage just like your house service is "putting out" voltage. It's just there, not being used until you connect a load to it.
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04-04-2008, 10:42 PM
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remodeling pro
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As Speedy said, if the generator is running, it is producing electricity. The same electricity as in your house outlets, with the same potential to kill you. I am always amazed by some of the things I see people doing with generators. There seems to be some kind of belief that they do not produce dangerous electricity.
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04-05-2008, 10:00 AM
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My License Ain't 4 Sale..
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Generator out put
Some generators do idle down when there is no load on them, in an effort to save fuel. At these times I doubt the voltage is at regular levels.
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04-05-2008, 10:28 AM
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Generator out put
Billy,
Are you from Mississippi .... |
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04-05-2008, 12:38 PM
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Generator out put
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