Looking for information on small portable generator and 60cps production. I've a used 2500 watt 110v generator which has lost it's governed rpm setting.
Asking around it was suggested that I use a frequency meter to set the RPM rather than setting the RPM at the design 3600. Since I don't have a frequency meter my thoughts are they specify 3600 as the desired RPM and not say 3660 or 3540 which would represent 1 (one) CPS either way of 60cps. Using the tachometer of a mechanics tach/dwell meter I should be able to set the RPM and achieve the desired engine speed and CPS. Currently it produces 94v and a 6.5 amp drill under load will stall the engine; however; if I manually operate the governor increasing the speed until it reaches 121v it's able to deliver 22 amps at 118v with a 50 deg.F rise in generator air temperature.
Any input on whether this would be a reliable method of setting governor speed would be appreciated.
Asking around it was suggested that I use a frequency meter to set the RPM rather than setting the RPM at the design 3600. Since I don't have a frequency meter my thoughts are they specify 3600 as the desired RPM and not say 3660 or 3540 which would represent 1 (one) CPS either way of 60cps. Using the tachometer of a mechanics tach/dwell meter I should be able to set the RPM and achieve the desired engine speed and CPS. Currently it produces 94v and a 6.5 amp drill under load will stall the engine; however; if I manually operate the governor increasing the speed until it reaches 121v it's able to deliver 22 amps at 118v with a 50 deg.F rise in generator air temperature.
Any input on whether this would be a reliable method of setting governor speed would be appreciated.
