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  • 28-07-2010 1:22pm
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    johnjoe 123
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    hi folks iv bought a 5.5 hp honda generater and a changeover switch and some 4 square flex.im a plumber but iv no bother installing it as iv done bits of basic wiring down the years but have concerns over the frequency of the gen and how it might effect fridge/tv etc.. could some of u wisemen enlighten me please!!


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    Randyleprechaun
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Randyleprechaun


    johnjoe 123 wrote: »
    hi folks iv bought a 5.5 hp honda generater and a changeover switch and some 4 square flex.im a plumber but iv no bother installing it as iv done bits of basic wiring down the years but have concerns over the frequency of the gen and how it might effect fridge/tv etc.. could some of u wisemen enlighten me please!!


    It may be a problem all right.

    I've heard of stuff like heating controllers and timeclocks being "fried" by generators etc.

    I have the same setup myself, as it's only used in power cuts(which are few and far between for me) I have no worries about frequency issues. I usually dont work the TV or any delicate equipment as far as possible when running on generator. I've only actually used it about twice in ten years.


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    M cebee
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    ground the genny and put an rcd on the lead supplying house

    2-pole changeover


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    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    johnjoe 123 wrote: »
    hi folks iv bought a 5.5 hp honda generater and a changeover switch and some 4 square flex.im a plumber but iv no bother installing it as iv done bits of basic wiring down the years but have concerns over the frequency of the gen and how it might effect fridge/tv etc.. could some of u wisemen enlighten me please!!

    Is there a voltage regulator in it?


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    2011
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    Is there a voltage regulator in it?
    There always is. The problem is they often don't work as well as they should.

    I think that you will find that the Honda is good though.

    My advice is not to connect any expensive electronic device to the generator.

    I would not a chance connecting a TV to it!

    I would also use a larger cable than a 4^2mm.


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    Spannerman7
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭Spannerman7


    I belive honda do a generator with an inbuilt inverter for a very stable supply, suitable for computers, tv etc.
    Found some info here for you; http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/generators/content.aspx?asset=gg_inverteradvantage


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    johnjoe 123
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭johnjoe 123


    thanks 4 the replys. do any of you know about putting a surge protector on the fuse board. would it work. there is no voltage gauge on it.. mc cebee is an rcd not just for voltage?? i thought frequency was hertz??


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    M cebee
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    i'jm gone a bit rusty again but anyway

    surge protection won't regulate the voltage

    you can buy voltage regulators for the mains or items of equipment at a price

    a genny with inverter technology is prob the 'cleanest power' afaik


    the rcd is a fairly standard wiring arrangement when connecting portable gennys to long leads and installations

    it'll prob be in the manual


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