Looking for Answers about Powerhouse Portable Inverter Generator - 3100 Surge Watts, 3000 Rated Watts, Remote Start, Model# PH3100Ri?

The product manual is available to view and/or print out on the web site next to "features + benefits" and above "what's included." Otherwise, you may call 1-800-222-5381 to have a new one mailed to you.

Because of the pure sine wave of this generator and its portability, it would be an excellent supplement with a solar power system.

The Powerhouse generators cannot be paralleled.

There is one 12 volt DC 8.3Amp battery charging receptacle. The receptacle is only for output. To charge the generator's battery you would need to connect directly to the battery.

This generator is called an inverter because of the way it produces power.

Traditionally, small generators spin an electric magnet within a coil of wire to create power. The speed must be regulated for the AC power to remain at 60 Hz. This is usually done with a wind based (cooling air or exhaust gas) governor system.There is relatively simple electronics used (for the electric magnet) to maintain the 120 voltage. Advantage is very clean power and simple electronics. Disadvantage is noise caused by always running at full speed, regardless of load.

This generator has a 3 phase alternator in it, similar to a car. The 3 phase power is not available to the user. It is rectified (turned into DC) and feed into the INVERTER circuit that turns it back into 120 VAC power. A cheaply made inverter would create horrendously dirty power. This generator has a sophisticated inverter to create relatively clean power.
Advantages of this inverter-type generator is noise - it can throttle down during light loads and weight - because the permanent magnet 3 phase alternator is much lighter. Disadvantage is the amount of sophisticated electronics and the potential for dirty power.

You do not have access to the DC input of the inverter circuit. You cannot apply DC to the inverter.

Remote key chain- just like a car.. TO USE remote Start and stop. you need to turn the key to the ON position-then you need to flick the switch on generator to REMOTE START ON-up to 75 feet away press one button twice and hold till it starts.press the other button on the remote to stop. this unit has an automatic choke.NOTE leaving the remote switch on for an extended period WILL drain the battery inside of generator.

The output sockets don't have rubber covers on them, so you could have problems if you left it out in the rain.

YES.it is self contained.it has a battery inside the unit, for the electric start. it also has a pull start.

The tank used with a continuous running time at maximum output is 7.6 hours.

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