Any issues running APEX from a generator??

[CJ7]

I have a Rigid 3600W generator for emergencies. Would there be any issues hooking the apex to the generator??

 

[dougers31]

I personally would not do it. I would just run the essentials(on the tank) and use the rest of the power to run things like the fridge etc.

 

[ultimatemj]

Interesting, what might not work if you don't power the Apex?

Example: I was planning on my return pump and heater to be on Apex outlets. If the power goes out, would I have to unplug them and plug into a power cord from generator? Or should the code for the outlet be defualted to "ON" and just plug the EB into a cord from the generator?

 

[Sacohen]

I read somewhere that you should not because it is not conditioned (or stable) power.

The therort is that power come from a generator is subject to surges, but if you have the Apex and any delicate electronics plugged into a UPS, not necessarily a battery backup but a surge protector/power conditioner I would think it's OK.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

I have the exact same [awesome] generator and have ran my Apex Jr. off of it twice with no issues. However I strictly use the Apex as a light timer and temperature monitor.

 

[Bad Company]

I work at a generator manufacturer, and you should look at the power quality of the portable generator before hooking up potentially sensitive and expensive electronics to it.

 

[CJ7]

Bad company, specs say it is designed to work with electornics?


RIDGID, 3,600-Watt Subaru 211 cc Gasoline Powered Portable Generator, RD903600 at The Home Depot - Tablet

 

[trido]

I have a Honda and run half my house on it without a second thought. Computers, TV's, refrigerator, Wii, X Box and the whole fish tank.

 

[Bad Company]

Frequency and voltage on startup can be low. Once they reach operating frequencies, most are ok.

 

[Kirk Simon]

This is a good question because one would want to have web control of essential items during a power outage. You might need a line noise suppressor.
Kirk