Gaffer & Gear 94 - Powering HMI's off Portable Generators

Gaffer & Gear 94 - Powering HMI’s off Portable Generators

Covering issues you may have with the HMI’s and with the generators.

Link to video explaining "power factor"
https://youtu.be/Tv_7XWf96gg

Note: After making this video it has been proven that the larger 3KvA Honda generators (not the compact units in this video) can share their load evenly when linked and can run to the full rated output of both generators combined.

INDEX
00:00 Intro

00:25 KVA ratings (how much power and for how long
01:33 Rated / constant load ratings
02:27 HMI power draws
05:44 Honda generator HMI size capability
06:00 Linking generators (slave and master)

07:07 Non fuel injected issues
07:27 Exhaust fumes are toxic
07:52 Suction from motor

09:42 Eco throttle advantages and issues

12:00 Setting up a 1.2K HMI on a 2KvA
13:30 Setting up HMI in correct order
14:30 Turning off the HMI

14:58 Hot re-strike

15:48 Linking 2 x 3KvA generators to run a 4k

19:49 Turning off a big load on linked generators
20:12 Powering down multiple lights

21:46 Power cables add to load

22:46 Advise based on my mistakes

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