The tripplite APS is what we use for this. Small generators are a pain.
On Sun, Aug 02, 2009 at 02:57:23PM -0430, os10ru...@gmail.com wrote:
> You might want something like an inverter (Xantrex for example) which
> includes a DC to AC inverter, battery charger, and automatic transfer
> switch. Add the batteries and you're done.
>
> Greg
>
> On Aug 2, 2009, at 2:38 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote:
>
> > Thank you,
> > That is very good advice. After some research, I'm leaning toward a
> > UPS.
> >
> > A pair of good AGM batteries and charge controller will cost less
> > and be far less maintainence. Then I'd just run the CMM off the
> > batteries @ 24VDC.
> >
> > Thanks again
> > Jerry
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org]
> > On Behalf Of Gary Garrett
> > Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 11:59 AM
> > To: WISPA General List
> > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator
> >
> > Small generators do not auto start very reliably.
> > When cold or dampness causes hard starting the starter can overheat
> > and
> > burn out. Generally you need an electric choke to start gas engines,
> > propane can "flood" and need to rest before trying again, diesel can
> > be
> > REAL hard to start when cold. Auto starters can not adapt to changing
> > conditions.
> > Our best generator is a Propane Ford inline 6 cyl. 25 KW 3 phase.
> > (1955
> > Model)
> > The monitor cranks for 1 min then rests and tries 3 times.
> > Everything is
> > adjustable. It knows to stop cranking when it sees AC voltage from the
> > Gen. so the motor over runs the starter for just a few seconds. Only a
> > huge starter motor can take this abuse and last unattended.
> >
> > You may be money ahead to find out why the existing generator is not
> > starting and get it fixed.
> >
> > Jerry Richardson wrote:
> >> We rent on a tower that is suspposed to have gen-set backup but it
> >> does not start reliably.
> >>
> >> Any recommendations on a small auto-start generator? We only need
> >> to power a CMMmicro - ~100watts.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >>
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