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l've been thinking about using my Miller Bobcat welder/generator as my back up genny, and I'd like to get some thoughts from anyone familiar with the old SW5548's. I've checked out a lot of generators that are termed 'auto start' or 'remote auto start', but can't find any information on exactly what it is that makes them those types. Since these inverters are equipped with what looks like the same controls for the same parameters (crank and run, low/high battery volts, etc.), why would I need an AGS module when it looks like that's what the inverter does? It seems to me if I wire the RY8 start wire to the correct starter terminal and the same with the RY7 run wire, that would do the job. Is this possible? I mean, an AGS module sounds like a transfer switch on a emergency back up generator system, and if this inverter has the ability to control all these parameters, why would AGS be necessary?
I haven't decided on this or buying a new generator, but even if I bought a new "auto start/choke/etc", how would that interact with my 'smart' inverter?
The main reasons I'd rather use the welder is that it's propane and will be plumbed to our main tank, it will be stationary in my shop so it will be dual purpose, and it has an 11kw generator run by a Kohler engine. And I've already got a little Sportsman portable to haul around the property when needed. I really don't need another generator.
I heard one guy say on a welding forum one time that he tried it with solar and the power was "too dirty". I've used Miller and Lincoln welder/generators my whole working life and we didn't ruin any tools or radios or chargers on them. I would think it would be ok.
But what do you all think? Thanks in advance for any ideas or comments. Lee
I haven't decided on this or buying a new generator, but even if I bought a new "auto start/choke/etc", how would that interact with my 'smart' inverter?
The main reasons I'd rather use the welder is that it's propane and will be plumbed to our main tank, it will be stationary in my shop so it will be dual purpose, and it has an 11kw generator run by a Kohler engine. And I've already got a little Sportsman portable to haul around the property when needed. I really don't need another generator.
I heard one guy say on a welding forum one time that he tried it with solar and the power was "too dirty". I've used Miller and Lincoln welder/generators my whole working life and we didn't ruin any tools or radios or chargers on them. I would think it would be ok.
But what do you all think? Thanks in advance for any ideas or comments. Lee