You should add a light at the dash that runs off the generator. Then when tripped light goes out.
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Mike <biankablog@...> wrote:
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> The only thing I would add about running the generator close to the edge of it's current capacity is be aware of what happens when it trips. I found this out on a cruise recently:
> http://biankablog.blogspot.com/2011/03/lesson-learned-fear-and-panic-in-east.html
> It was puzzling at first until I realized what had occurred. When the Honda 2000 generator trips it does not shutdown. Unless you are paying real close attention you might not even know that the breaker has tripped. The Honda will keep running but, won't be providing power. So it could lull you into a sense that you think you are motor sailing with it. When in fact you are actually just draining down your battery bank. I'm not sure if other generators operate the same way. Just be aware when you are operating close to the limits of your generator how it behaves when it trips. Check the breaker for a trip or a fault light.
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> Capt. Mike
> http://biankablog.blogspot.com
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