Generators for Portable Power: Difference between revisions

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If you are in a situation where you must utilize an electric generator to power the {{L1}}, there are several things to consider.

* Although the {{Model I}} / {{Model II}} system is very efficient, it produces 500 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 750-1000 Watt. ~~As a general guideline~~, ~~you should budget at least~~ 750 Watts per system.

* Although the {{Model I}} / {{Model II}} system is very efficient, it produces 500 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 750-1000 Watt. Guideline:

** {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}}, draws up to 750 Watts per system

** {{Compact}} draws up to [[L1®_Compact#Battery_Power|100 watts]]

** {{T1}} draws up to [[L1®_Compact#Battery_Power|100 watts]]

** Classic: {{Classic}} 750 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 1400 ~~Watt~~. As a general guideline, you should budget at least 1000 Watt per system.

** Classic: {{Classic}} 750 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 1400 Watts. As a general guideline, you should budget at least 1000 Watt per system.

* Only use inverter<ref>inverter [http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/inverter-generator-advantages Honda article on inverter generators], [http://www.yamahaef2000is.com/conventional_generator_vs_inverter_generator.html Yamaha article on inverter generators]</ref> type generators. These generators will provide clean sine wave power that make them safe for use with sensitive equipment such as computers, laptops and the {{L1}}. Generators of the type commonly used in construction should be avoided.

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 If you are in a situation where you must utilize an electric generator to power the {{L1}}, there are several things to consider.
-* Although the {{Model I}} / {{Model II}} system is very efficient, it produces 500 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 750-1000 Watt. As a general guideline, you should budget at least 750 Watts per system.
+* Although the {{Model I}} / {{Model II}} system is very efficient, it produces 500 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 750-1000 Watt. Guideline:
+** {{Model 1S}} or {{Model II}}, draws up to 750 Watts per system
 ** {{Compact}} draws up to [[L1®_Compact#Battery_Power|100 watts]]
 ** {{T1}} draws up to [[L1®_Compact#Battery_Power|100 watts]]
-** Classic: {{Classic}} 750 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 1400 Watt. As a general guideline, you should budget at least 1000 Watt per system.
+** Classic: {{Classic}} 750 Watts of power and therefore requires a good input power supply that is rated at least 1400 Watts. As a general guideline, you should budget at least 1000 Watt per system.
 * Only use inverter<ref>inverter [http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/inverter-generator-advantages Honda article on inverter generators], [http://www.yamahaef2000is.com/conventional_generator_vs_inverter_generator.html Yamaha article on inverter generators]</ref> type generators. These generators will provide clean sine wave power that make them safe for use with sensitive equipment such as computers, laptops and the {{L1}}. Generators of the type commonly used in construction should be avoided.