forum thread Posted by Joewalnut • May 19, 2023
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forum thread Posted by Joewalnut • May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 12:41 AM
Pulsar PGD40ISCO Ultra Light Quiet 4000W Portable Gas Inverter Generator - $499
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STRENGTHS:
In the expected price range
CO Sentry technology
RV Ready
Parallel capable
Inverter
Lightweight (46 lbs)
Fuel efficient
AVERAGE SPECS:
Acceptable noise (59 dBA)
WEAKNESSES:
No data center
No electric start
Relatively low run time
Pros - it puts out the wattage and amps advertised. Is fairly quiet, and easy to start
Cons - 1 gallon gas tank gets you 5 hours at eco throttle mode, and 2-1/2 hours at full load. It doesn't idle down much at all on eco mode. If sitting on a smooth surface, it will walk around on you. I had to move several feet in just a short time. It has a 149cc engine instead of a 80cc most generators of this physical size have.
good quality build, if you need the power it puts out and are willing to put up with the very short run time, then it's a great buy!
I returned mine and bought a 2200 watt version of another brand
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Pros - it puts out the wattage and amps advertised. Is fairly quiet, and easy to start
Cons - 1 gallon gas tank gets you 5 hours at eco throttle mode, and 2-1/2 hours at full load. It doesn't idle down much at all on eco mode. If sitting on a smooth surface, it will walk around on you. I had to move several feet in just a short time. It has a 149cc engine instead of a 80cc most generators of this physical size have.
good quality build, if you need the power it puts out and are willing to put up with the very short run time, then it's a great buy!
I returned mine and bought a 2200 watt version of another brand
It's a great generator, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone! Also has a 3 year warranty.
It has two 120v legs=240v. literally says so right on the top of it, 125v-240v 50a.
Each generator provides one leg of 120v.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098D5452G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B098D5452G&pd_rd_w=omWWX&con... [amazon.com]
It has two 120v legs=240v. literally says so right on the top of it, 125v-240v 50a.
Each generator provides one leg of 120v.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098D5452G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B098D5452G&pd_rd_w=omWWX&con... [amazon.com]
60Hz Frequency
50 AMP AC Current
120V 50A NEMA 14-50R
3 FT Cable Length "
On the picture it says 125/250 ... Where does it says "Each generator provides one leg of 120v" or is that something you are assuming? The picture could mean it takes in 125 or 250 depending where you live?
It has two 120v legs=240v. literally says so right on the top of it, 125v-240v 50a.
Each generator provides one leg of 120v.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098D5452G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B098D5452G&pd_rd_w=omWWX&con... [amazon.com]
The Lowe's [lowes.com] product page description is correct.
To output 240v, you would look to be connecting the black and red leads together across the generators, and an inverter needs to be able to handle the neutral appropriately. Something more like this [amazon.com], which uses a 240v plug already installed on either generator, but simply allows the dc bus to be used from both generators together. The neutral not always used, but the important part is that the inverter can create each leg on it's own. You don't let 2 separate inverters try and attempt to create a single split phase.
Inverter generators tie their DC buses together, the inverter handles the converting to 120 or 240v, and as far as I'm aware, there's no inverter sold as a parallel kit that will convert to 240v on it's own...it's typically a larger inverter required.
Edit: I stand corrected; the *only* kit currently on the market that supports 240v AC parallel that has a plug on the parallel kit itself is a Duromax kit [duromaxpower.com].
Even though I think this guy tries to sell stuff that's way more than 99% of people need, this guy on youtube [youtu.be] actually goes through a bunch of kits next to each other, which is kinda nice to see all in one video.
update: If what your looking for is to connect two generators to double the voltage, if such a kit exists, it would be called a series kit. But I don't recall ever seeing something like that, but who knows for sure.
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You can even tell by the 4 prong female plug.