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--- ge:heaters [2023/10/17 22:26] – [Generator Heater Design] Alan Shea
+++ ge:heaters [2024/01/25 21:23] (current) – [Clothes Iron Heater Solution] Alan Shea
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-======Generator Heater Design===
+======Generator Anti-Condensation Heater===
 Generator windings absorb moisture in high-humidity environments. Moisture weakens the insulation and leads to short-circuits, requiring replacement or rewinding.
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-**//WARNING//:** Starting a generator that has insulation resistance less than 1 Meg-ohm with a voltage regulator connected **can cause a short circuit in the windings** resulting in permanent damage in one second or less, even without connecting a load.
+**//DANGER//:** Starting a generator that has insulation resistance less than 1 Meg-ohm and with a voltage regulator connected **can cause a short circuit in the windings** resulting in permanent damage in less than one second, even without a load connected.
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   * Strip the base plate from two 1000W / 230VAC clothes irons
-  * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/frame
+  * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/frame -- avoid the heating element.
-  * Connect to 120VAC
+  * Connect both irons in series and then to 230VAC.
-  * If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater.
+  * If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater to confirm proper operation.
+{{ :ge:generator_heaters_2.png?200|}}
 Operating at half voltage reduces power to 25%
+  * Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each.
+  * If 120VAC is  available, wire the two irons directly to 120VAC.
   * 1000W @ 240VAC = 250W @ 120VAC
-  * If 120VAC is not available, wire the two irons in series. Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each.
 Top of generator frame is comfortably warm 12 hours after shutdown. This is ideal.

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