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Default Honda EU2000i. Using the 12Volt Output

In article , Sjouke Burry wrote:
leifss wrote:
On the 12 volt output it says for battery charging. But what would
happen if I hooked it up to an on demand pump. Would this cause any
damage to the pump or generator?




That voltage might vary between 11 and 16 volts.
If your application tolerates that and current demand
is below the spec of the generator, go ahead.


The voltage has to be over 12 volts to charge, and normally 13.8.
Most any 12 volt device must opperate betweeen 12-16 volts.
All 12 volt electronics must tolerate 16 volts. The generator
will try to adjust the 12 volt output as load demands.
A motor should not be a problem ,except starting
amps can be 3-6 times opperating amps. Thas why you need
extra KW for those refridgerator loads.
Some generators use a 12 volt fuse on the 12 volt output which can blow.

greg