Will a 2000 Watt Generator Run 1 AC

[Pete Masterson]

At 7:32 PM +0000 1/1/06, Gregory OConnor wrote:
>I looked at a 2000w honda at a MX shop and it was listed as an
>inverter? whats that
>Greg


An inverter converts between DC (like a battery provides) current and
AC (like your house uses). Since generators usually produce AC
current, the inverter would provide, AC-->DC, to allow use of 12V
items/circuits (as on a boat or RV) or to charge batteries.

An inverter is also used to convert battery power, DC-->AC so that
110 v appliances can be used. This is odd-sounding in relation to a
generator set, but a more extensive check of the specifications may
explain this particular arrangement.
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