electric question

[littlepint]

My gas generator at 60HZ puts out 128 volts. Is that voltage too high? Thanks for any help!

 

[buickanddeere]

At no load that is normal . What is the voltage at 1/2 and full load ?
Anything up to 132V is usually tolerated by most
Electrical/electronics .

 

[Russ from MN]

That's fine, but check it again under load.

 

[Tony in SD]

It should be good. Check it under load.

 

[MarkB_MI]

128 volts under load is a bit high but not excessive. That's roughly what my Honda puts out under load. The voltage at my house when it's on the grid is around 125 + 125 = 250 volts.

It's better to be a bit too high than too low. High voltage might pop a light bulb, but low voltage can burn out refrigerators and air conditioners.

 

[John T]

If that's the NO LOAD voltage (and your meter is accurate???) I think it will be okay as often the voltage will sag a bit when a load is applied subject to load and generator design. The 60 HZ is great again subject to load and genset design.

John T

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I used to calibrate meters. Meters aren't that accurate. Measure power companies voltage through out the day. It's all over the place. No biggie.

 

[littlepint]

Thanks everyone for the great info. I feel better about my voltage now. littlepint

 

[Stephen Newell]

I get 128v on my household power.

 

[Billy Shafer]

Your voltage is fine. Unless you are using a very good meter. It will not show a tru reading.
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