Just purchased a Tripplite conditioner to add to a future inverter generator. Would a Generac ix800 model work for a Summer Heat 1500 sq ft. pellet stove or should i get the 1000 or 2000 model. This generator will only be tasked with running the pellet stove.
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IHATEPROPANE
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I purchased a Tripp Lite LC 1200 4 outlet 1200 Watt Line Conditioner. Was going to use it with a inverter generator to run the stove
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rutnstrut, A serious question: Why would you need a Line Conditioner with an Inverter. I was/am under the impression that the generator/inverter has a built-in line conditioner which makes it an inverter.
Of course, I could be totally confused on this issue.
Best wishes and good luck.
Of course, I could be totally confused on this issue.
Best wishes and good luck.
Most likely over kill, but did not want to take a chance. As i researched different types of inverter generators and read reviews some did not fair well. So better safe then sorry.
Sorry if I'm ignorant.
If the generator/inverter is putting out modified sine wave, it will stay a modified sine wave? Even through a conditioner?
Most generators put out near true sine wave, but most inverters do not.
If the generator/inverter is putting out modified sine wave, it will stay a modified sine wave? Even through a conditioner?
Most generators put out near true sine wave, but most inverters do not.
Well per the manuals...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1PXX3BJQMKW7V5CQA5ME
This would give you the pure sine wave requirement.
But like I said most generators put out close enough to pure sine wave that it does not matter.
But if the generator is generating a off voltage and then inverting that to 120 volts, then your sine wave is likely not going to be a pure sine wave.
Like I said I'm ignorant, this is just what I understand from what I've read. I run my pure sine inverter off my car while it's running and do just fine. (100 AMP 12 VOLT alternator generates around 1000-1200 watts, enough for a pellet stove)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1PXX3BJQMKW7V5CQA5ME
This would give you the pure sine wave requirement.
But like I said most generators put out close enough to pure sine wave that it does not matter.
But if the generator is generating a off voltage and then inverting that to 120 volts, then your sine wave is likely not going to be a pure sine wave.
Like I said I'm ignorant, this is just what I understand from what I've read. I run my pure sine inverter off my car while it's running and do just fine. (100 AMP 12 VOLT alternator generates around 1000-1200 watts, enough for a pellet stove)
IHATEPROPANE
Minister of Fire
Call Generac to verify it puts out a pure sine wave and not a modified or step sine wave. My guess is it does. My cheap Chinese inverter generator does and works great.
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