Gaffer & Gear 94 - Powering HMI's off Portable Generators

Gaffer & Gear 94 - Powering HMI’s off Portable Generators Covering issues you may have with the HMI’s and with the generators. Link to video explaining "power factor" /watch/gg69fWX7_vT79 Note: After making this video it has been proven that the larger 3KvA Honda generators (not the compact units in this video) can share their load evenly when linked and can run to the full rated output of both generators combined. INDEX 00:00 Intro 00:25 KVA ratings (how much power and for how long 01:33 Rated / constant load ratings 02:27 HMI power draws 05:44 Honda generator HMI size capability 06:00 Linking generators (slave and master) 07:07 Non fuel injected issues 07:27 Exhaust fumes are toxic 07:52 Suction from motor 09:42 Eco throttle advantages and issues 12:00 Setting up a 1.2K HMI on a 2KvA 13:30 Setting up HMI in correct order 14:30 Turning off the HMI 14:58 Hot re-strike 15:48 Linking 2 x 3KvA generators to run a 4k 19:49 Turning off a big load on linked generators 20:12 Powering down multiple lights 21:46 Power cables add to load 22:46 Advise based on my mistakes

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