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Old 01-07-2009, 12:34   #16
CharlieJ
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Captden-I would recommend the Victron Phoenix Multi Plus Inverter/Charger with a power factor of 1.0. Here is the datasheet: http://tinyurl.com/l6d87n

However, you should contact Victron and discuss your genset with them as you have a marginal generator. There is a significant difference in genset frequency control, load management, voltage and frequency stability, and total harmonic distortion. All factors when driving a charger. During the Winter of 2007, Victron did extensive testing of various generators powering their inverter/chargers. A summary report was written by Nigel Calder in Professional Boatbuilder magazine: Professional BoatBuilder - April/May 2008

Hope this helps and good luck.
Charlie
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