Category Archives: Generators

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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Bench Test

Posted on June 15, 2010 by George B.

There are so many products out there that sales people misrepresent, the way to know the facts? Test it yourself. ‘Hands on’. Of course it’s nice to know the difference between KVAs and KWHs before you start. Video of Test … 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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Economy PMG Generator

Posted on August 1, 2009 by George B.

You start with a sheet of 3/16 inch metal or thicker, cut a few holes, and few hole slots, add a few pulleys and you have a generator that will put out AC or charge a 48 volt battery string … Continue reading →

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Voltage Regulars: Choose Your Vendor Carefully!

Posted on December 4, 2007 by George B.

There certainly are reasons to think about voltage regulators, but as many of us understand, 99% of the generators sold don’t have them, and if voltage droop is acceptable from no load to full load, there may be little reason … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Governors

Posted on October 5, 2005 by George B.

Understanding The Mechanical Governor Copyrighted 10-05-2005 Before you attempt to ‘tune’ a governor for acceptable performance, it is best to make sure you understand how it works. But first, it may be a good ideal to share why you will … Continue reading →

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Voltage Excitation

Posted on November 1, 2003 by George B.

Keep in mind, there are a good many manufacturers in China that make ST heads. There is always a possibility that your head has different lead designations! One must also note that the  manufacturer often includes wiring information with lead … Continue reading →

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