Propane generator expert here - certified Generac technician.
Chances are the problem lies with the fuel supply. Your inverter is working
better, taking more power, putting more current into the batteries.
Therefore the generator, which is well within it's rating, is taking more
fuel.
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From: Mike Kocsmiersky
Date: 4/26/2016 12:41 AM (GMT-10:00)
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Battery charging problems
Chris,
In theory the upgraded batteries should be able to accept a greater current
(or at least
e of propane for the
genset. (I'm assuming this is LPG).
Mike Kocsmiersky
Principal
Phone: 413 883-3144
Spirit Solar
www.SpiritSolar.net
-Original Message-
From: Chris Daum [mailto:ch...@oasismontana.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 3:41 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subj
That doesn't make sense, the inverter's charger determines the max
charge rate and the max draw from the generator.
The 8.5 kW Kohler should have no problem running the 4.4 kW Magnum.
What is the altitude?
Is it wired for 240 vac ? If the generator is running at 120 vac, then
you are only r
.@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf
Of Chris Daum
Sent: April-21-16 12:41 PM
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery charging problems
Dear people:
I have an off-grid customer who has, in his system, a Magnum MS4448 and 16 of
the Rolls S550 batteries, a Kohler generator (and Trime
Dear people:
I have an off-grid customer who has, in his system, a Magnum MS4448 and 16
of the Rolls S550 batteries, a Kohler generator (and Trimetric meter and
other components). He upgraded his batteries this past March, and since
he's installed his new batteries, the generator is running 'r
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