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  • 06-08-2015 9:06pm
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    bridster007
    Registered Users Posts: 417 ✭✭


    Hi

    Will be at Fleadh campsite in Sligo next week and they will have generators running at different intervals for about 2 hrs each interval.
    Is it ok to leave caravan permanently connected or would it cause problem/damage each time the generators start up / shut down ?
    I've never connected to a generator before .


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    [Deleted User]
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    Depends on the gene. The regulation on most under 3kVA is quite bad. Best disconnect it. You can set a multimeter to read min/max voltage on the outlet as a dry test if in doubt. If it falls below 205VAC or above 250VAC it's a troublemaker.


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    barryfitz
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    Weve been at every Fleadh since we got the caravan and never had any problems with this setup. im not saying we never will but so far so good.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Some appliances are more sensitive than others.


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    bridster007
    Registered Users Posts: 417 ✭✭bridster007


    Thanks all
    Think I'll edge towards caution for 1st day or 2 anyway.


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    [Deleted User]
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    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=88998101&postcount=4

    {Edit} If it's a site gene like a 200kVA I'd leave the caravan plugged in. The site lekytrix boys know better than to hard start their investments.


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