Direct vents

Discussion in 'Boiler Forum' started by Bob Dugan, Apr 5, 2013.

  1. Bob Dugan

    Bob Dugan New Member

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    Can I use a generator to power my power vent? I'm concerned about harmonic distortion.
    Bob Dugan, Apr 5, 2013
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  3. jadnashua

    jadnashua Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx

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    Depends on how noisy the generator output is (we're talking electrical noise here, not sound, I assume). Some motors like the frequency to be nice and stable, some use some electronics in their circuit controller, and those may not like a noisy generator output, nor would most anything with electronics in it.
    jadnashua, Apr 5, 2013
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