50ShadesOfDirt
Solar Enthusiast
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We get about 2000 hours out of an inexpensive open-frame (non-inverter) fuel gen; then something major (to me) is needed (engine, stator/rotor). It is then recycled and fed into the next one. Because it's open-frame, little problems are easily fixed.
Never had problems feeding inverters with this power, but we also only use a fuel gen for a backup source of power to recharge the battery-bank, when solar isn't solar'ing that day (or week). This load is in the sweet spot of gen's output. No variable loads, no light loads, no heavy loads ... just a steady charging function that is just right for the gen's wattage/operation.
Never had problems feeding inverters with this power, but we also only use a fuel gen for a backup source of power to recharge the battery-bank, when solar isn't solar'ing that day (or week). This load is in the sweet spot of gen's output. No variable loads, no light loads, no heavy loads ... just a steady charging function that is just right for the gen's wattage/operation.