"Skip Gundlach" skipgundlach sez use my name at earthlink dot fishcatcher
(net) - with apologies for the spamtrap wrote in message
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"JAXAshby" wrote in message
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You may recall that one of my complaints about the KISS is that the
thermal breakers start opening once the constant output of the generator
exceeds 17 A. Unfortunately that happens a lot in the Caribbean. I'd
love a generator that would just keep producing in big winds.

get an alternator type win gen (such as the Air Marine) rather than a
generator
type win gen. alt types don't put out as many amps, so usually can be
left
running. Of course, not much output at 10 knots, but what the hell.

My KISS puts out 9A at 10kts. Can't complain about that.

Oops. KISS is alternator type, rectified with diode set...

It's a good design. No brushes and the diode set is not mounted in
the generator. Easier servicing.

I, too, however, wish it would keep pumping at higher winds. One can
always
shunt the excess if it gets too much.

Gimme a break! I'm working on it!

L8R

Skip, who hasn't bought his yet, but will, soon.


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