I have a Coleman Powermate 5000 portable generator with the Robin engine. Found this on CL and while it was only $125...I later discovered it needed a new piston.
About $125 in parts it was back running again, still a bargain since now I know it's fresh inside. Unit starts and runs like a top, one thing I would like to know about this specific generator, is what should I expect for a "curve" of current from this thing?
Would it be linear up to it's max, or somewhat of a bell shape? Can I set it for 3600 at 1/2 load and expect it to hold that up to it's max or is it normal for it to drop off?
I have used it a few times to power some appliances last year but I feel it may be slightly out of whack. Carb is clean, governor is set to 3600 with about 1/4-1/2 load but it will drop to about 107 volts when about 3/4 load.
Does this sound normal or can I adjust the governor spring? I don't feel comfortable setting it to 3800 to allow ample voltage when loaded..should it not hold the speed give or take a a few RPM's?
Another idea is there an aftermarket voltage regulator that's under $150 or so that I can use inline with the generator to the main panel?
I plan on getting a Generlink after the first of the year just to keep everything simple instead of a gen-ready load panel....about the same $$$ when you add in breakers and such.
About $125 in parts it was back running again, still a bargain since now I know it's fresh inside. Unit starts and runs like a top, one thing I would like to know about this specific generator, is what should I expect for a "curve" of current from this thing?
Would it be linear up to it's max, or somewhat of a bell shape? Can I set it for 3600 at 1/2 load and expect it to hold that up to it's max or is it normal for it to drop off?
I have used it a few times to power some appliances last year but I feel it may be slightly out of whack. Carb is clean, governor is set to 3600 with about 1/4-1/2 load but it will drop to about 107 volts when about 3/4 load.
Does this sound normal or can I adjust the governor spring? I don't feel comfortable setting it to 3800 to allow ample voltage when loaded..should it not hold the speed give or take a a few RPM's?
Another idea is there an aftermarket voltage regulator that's under $150 or so that I can use inline with the generator to the main panel?
I plan on getting a Generlink after the first of the year just to keep everything simple instead of a gen-ready load panel....about the same $$$ when you add in breakers and such.