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  1. #11
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    I used one of these while building once.
    A generator/inverter/charger kit consists of a
    battery bank, and an inverter with an integral
    battery charger and automatic transfer switch.
    When the generator is on, the inverter senses it
    and connects all loads directly to the generator.
    The inverter also changes functions and operates
    backwards as a battery charger. When the gener-
    ator is turned off, all loads are powered by the
    inverter using the stored electricity in the batter-
    ies. When the batteries are low the generator
    must be used to recharge the batteries. The obvi-
    ous advantage to this system is that the generator
    runs less, making less noise, lasting longer, and
    using less fuel.

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    Inverter generators (small 1,500-3,500 watt suitcase generators) are super quiet, and not very expensive. Can be hauled out on a wheeler or by hand if you are stubborn enough, and fantastic on fuel. I guess like others have mentioned, power needs would be the biggest factor. Most of these generators are affordable and because of their popularity, can be factory plugged to run in parallel giving you twice the power. Simply use a generator plug in to go to your breaker panel and you have great (CLEAN) power that’s consistent. Plus these have eco-mode which allows you to only run the rpms necessary for the power required by your usage. Look into them. I bought one for site work and other projects and have found it handy about a dozen times this past year


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