Published On May 21, 2020
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"
• Power Factor Explained - The basics w...
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