How To Safely Power Sensitive Electronics With A Non-Inverter Generator
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
A-iPower 2,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator - 1,600 Running Watts - Gas - Manual Start
- Generators
- Inverter
- Gas
- 1600 Running Watts
- Hand Carry
- 2000 Starting Watts
- 12 Volt Output
- 120 Volt Output
- CARB Approved
- Recoil Start
- A-iPower
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ArkPak 730 Portable Power Station w/ 300 Watt Inverter - 120V
- Portable Chargers
- Power Stations
- AC Outlet
- DC Outlet
- USB A
- Large
- USB Cable Not Included
- Electric
- Ark
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Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection - 50 Amp
- RV Surge Protectors
- Voltage Booster
- 50 Amp
- Portable
- 12000 Watts
- 4800 Joules
- Hughes Autoformers
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