MrWizard wrote:



at 10 amps max charge, it won't make any difference if the batteries involved are deep cycle or regular starter batteries

what do you mean by (4) 120 VAC power ? do you mean a (2) circuit 4 way box with (2) duplex outlets connected by a 4 conductor cable (red,blk,wht & ground) ?

I think you will get better power use and regulation using a dogbone plugged into the full power duplex outlet

MrWizard wrote:

that would be correct, and put the gnerator in 220 mode,

the only problem is balancing the load, since each duplex will be on (1) winding, you cannot have more than 14.5 amps on either duplex, or you will trip the breaker on that winding

i would prefer to buy some 10 gauge 3 wire ( instead of 12 ga 4 wire ) and make one cord using the RV 30 amp receptacle and put your 4 sq and (2) duplexes, at the end of the 10 ga run, the total load ( what ever it is ) will be on both windings paralleled for 120, with no imbalance worries.

but thats just me

showpare wrote:

Charging a 12 volt Battery and making an output power cord:

I have a Champion C46540 for back-up power. I did a search for this question but didn't get much. It has a 10A 12VDC output with the alligator clips to charge batteries. The users manual mentions to not charge deep cycle batteries. What is the difference?

Is there a way to make a 240 VAC twist-lock female into 4 120 VAC power cord, at home? I’ve seen (or think I’ve seen) these with higher priced home-type generators and on the Internet for about $100.

bobandcat wrote:

During the first test, the generator ran for 30 minutes at 2600 watts before it started to stumble. The load was immediately and arbitrarily reduced to 1600 watts by turning off the leaf blower and leaving the air compressor load running. The test continued for another 30 minutes without any further problems with the maximum temperatures dropping and stabilizing. At 1600 watts, the air temp above the engine stabilized at 160 degrees, above the genhead at 140 degrees and enclosure exit air at 150 degrees. Test time was 60 minutes under load, 15 minutes running with cooling fans load (110watts) and 15 minutes with the engine off and cooling fans running. Enclosure cooling was extremely effective after the engine was stopped and the cooling fans continued running..

rwjejits wrote:


Any tips on getting these set right? Thanks again and sorry for long post...

professor95 wrote:



Yes. Go here.

Your engine is very similar to the Champion engine thus the directions and measurements should work fine.

Also note the compression release function - you may have a problem there with your engine.

You can view all of CPE's technical bulletins here or copy and paste this URL into your browser http://www.cpeauto.com/techbulletin.php

Virtually all of these little GX200 style engines are Honda clones. There are some minor differences but not major enough that you cannot use CPE's tech bulletins to service your engine.

rwjejits wrote:

Well did some more searching and found link to the Champion TSB on valve adjustment. Gonna give it a try..just hope specs(gauge spacing between rocker arm / valve stem) for the Champion unit are close to what the Powerwise units should be set at for both intake & exhaust.