have a diesel generator that as soon as its put on load the voltage drops by 15 volts how can I cure this?
The generator runs a 2.5 kva inverter/charger and as soon as it starts the inverter the inverter drops out because of the voltage drop on the generator, how can I cure this problem.
In your system you have a regulator, this part is malfunctioning. The regulator, regulates the amount of voltege the generator is putting out, and if is not allowing the volts that are being produce by the generator to be released, there will always be a constant drain on the system
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In your system you have a regulator, this part is malfunctioning. The regulator, regulates the amount of voltege the generator is putting out, and if is not allowing the volts that are being produce by the generator to be released, there will always be a constant drain on the system
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Sounds like the generator is not large enough to support the load.
Generators are rated according to their ability to support non-inductive resistive loads - Lights and heating elements. These ratings are almost useless when sizing a genset for motor loads and electronic power handling equipment.
A good rule of thumb for sizing generators to operate inverters/chargers and or rotating motor loads is the generator needs to be rated for double or triple the input rating of the equipment being powered. This is due to the fact that the power required to initially energize these loads may be more than twice the rated operating power of the equipment.
Up to 3Hp or 2500 watt load use the 3x multiplier = 7500 Watt Genset
3 to 6 HP or 5000 watt load use a 2.5x multiplier = 12,500 Watt Genset
Above 6 Hp or 7500 watt load, use a 2x multiplier = 15,000 watt Genset.
Loads above 10,000 watts - Seek the services of a professional electrical designer with access to OEM design and set up guidance.
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30 years of building electrical standby systems.