Category Archives: Generator Realities

Direct Drive VS Serpentine Belt Drive in Small Power Applications

Posted on August 29, 2010 by George B.

Here’s a question I was recently asked:  “George if a engine is directly coupled to a generator head is it easier on the motor power wise? Darryl” I do scratch my head when I see the use of the term … Continue reading →

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Bronze Idler Gears

Posted on July 12, 2010 by George B.

Bronze Idler Gears in the Lister Types (Listeroids), Bronze Gear In Lister Types? Update: I’ve added a link to a YouTube video, it is amazing how many people are cocksure they know what they’re talking about. I remember the call I got … Continue reading →

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Utterpower Test Bench: 3KW PMG

Posted on July 3, 2010 by George B.

If you look at the PMG testing, you can see that you can prove it good or bad in a few minutes even if you can’t spell ‘lectricity. Most are not aware that there is a high end generator set … Continue reading →

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Generator Realities: Troubleshooting

Posted on May 1, 2010 by George B.

For the guy who doesn’t want to learn anything about a generator or who simply doesn’t have time to learn, the following happens more than you would think. One of my friends bought a new diesel pusher motor home with … Continue reading →

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Value Engineering

Posted on September 1, 2009 by George B.

You’ve seen it, everywhere you go there are dirt cheap generators and most of them will run the 50 hours that 99% of all owners will ever run them.  For the other one percent (you and me) this becomes a … Continue reading →

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