How To Safely Power Sensitive Electronics With A Non-Inverter Generator
Updated 11/09/2021 | Published 11/08/2021
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Question:
Can the Hughes Autoformer Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 50 Amp be used to make a non inverter generator safe for sensitive electronics?
asked by: David G
Expert Reply:
No, the Hughes Autoformer Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 50 Amp # HU57FR is designed to protect your RV's electronics from low voltage damage by boosting the voltage it receives from park shore power if it falls below 114 volts. The built-in surge protector offers 4,800 joules of protection against power surges. For example if you're at a campground during the middle of August and every other camper tries to pull power from the campground to start their AC units this could cause a voltage drop and then surge which could potentially harm the electrical components of your RV.
To protect your sensitive electronics you would need an inverter generator like the A-iPower 2,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator - 1,600 Running Watts - Gas - Manual Start # 289-SUA2000i. This is the easiest and safest option.
The only other option would be to purchase a portable power station like the ArkPak 730 Portable Power Station w/ 300 Watt Inverter # AP730US that could be charged using the non-inverter generator and safely power your sensitive electronics.
