Todd, Dan & Ray and all, Thanks for the answers on my question. Sorry for my slowness getting back.
The generator has a 30 amp 240 V twist lock connection we're using for power to the inverter - first through a PSX 240 xfmr. I've spoken to the customer about adjusting the charging amperage down and seeing if that makes a difference. I also gave him an electric heater (120 v) that has a low 900W and high 1300 W setting. I'm hoping that by adding the resistive load while battery charging the genny will be able to run with a larger charging load and he won't have to run it as long.
Normally I don't recommend adding electric heat to an off grid home but he only uses his genny in the winter. In the spring he gets enough sun that the PV can stay ahead of the load until mid fall. Thankfully when I brought up this idea he said he'd be happy to have some extra heat - we're having a REAL winter this year.
I told him to call me if he still has problems and I'll come out (he's a ways out of town). If I do I'll bring the Fluke 87 and see if I can learn anything from it.
Dan, that's the first I've heard of a Honda 3000i not working with an Outback inverter. I hope it was a fluke (no pun intended). Anyone else had issues with the Honda i line of gensets and inverters?
Thanks again, -- Untitled Document Greg Egan ph (907)457-4299 fx (907)457-4290 www.remotepowerinc.com <http://www.remotepowerinc.com>
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