[NSRCA-discussion] Generator question

[Dave Burton]

Why not try using a small soldering iron instead of the drill?

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Michael Cohen
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 5:20 PM
To: NSRCA
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Generator question

 

OK, I did not (yet) buy a Honda or Yamaha generator.  I picked up one from
the neighbors friend for $75, so I figured I would give it a whirl.  I did
test run it last year and it was relatively quite and not too heavy.  I
figured if I keep lifting it, I might get as buff and Anthony Abdullah.
 
Anyway, I hooked up the power supply/chargers to it and nothing.  I tried my
old Triton 2, nothing.  Maybe the output is not stable enough.  I read the
directions again and it says for low load (250W or less), try moving the
lever half way to the choke position.  Nothing.  I figured, what the hell,
hooked up a drill to it.  Power!  OK, so now I hook up the Triton 2 and the
drill and run the drill.  Power to the charger!  Seems without sufficient
load being called for, the generator does not put out.  I am not
electrically inclined, but is there something I can do to at least use the
generator until I find a good deal on a Honda?  Having me stand there with a
drill the whole time I am charging does not sound appealing.
 
Mike C
D4

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