6500w Generator Questions

[mattd860 161]

I have a 6500 running watt / 8500 max generator that outputs 120 & 250 volts. However, on the 240v side, the voltage is 252 volts and 69hz with or without load. Isn't this too high? Don't I run the risk of burning out electronics with the Hz running so high???

Generator in question is a Generac Mega force 6500 with a 13hp air cooled motor.

[SousaKerry 500]

Sounds like the governor is set a bit high. I would not worry as much about electronics but your electric motors will run faster then normal and will heat up if not inverter duty rated(most non industrial motors are not)

[mattd860 161]

Yeah it's stuff like my well pump, large appliances, and furnace that I'm worried about. I doubt any of those are inverter duty rated.

[CRE1992 135]

you also do not want to run any electronics such as computers or cell phones on one that has a varying or high frequency as well as higher voltage

[mattd860 161]

Well I ran my whole house for a week last August on this generator. So far my TVs, computers, and cell phones still work......

[Forest Road 594]

My neighbor has hid generac calibrated annually for this very reason. The first genie was no good and returned to generac. If its relatively new id contact generac. Good luck.