[Nut-upsuser] Slightly OT: Generators & UPS

[Basheer Noorgat]

Hi,

Can anyone shed some light on this:

My PC's are on a separate power circuit. Each PC has its own UPS.

I have an old Honda generator. When the power goes out, I fire up the 
generator. However, the UPS's still run on battery. If I connect the 
PC directly to the socket and bypass the UPS, the PC works.

I was told by a UPS supplier, that the power output from the 
generator was "dirty" hence the UPS's preferred to remain on battery 
power.

Recently, the power went out and fired up the generator. 
Surprisingly, all UPS worked and accepted the generator power.

This time the only difference was that we also powered off some 
halogen spotlights and some energy saving compact flourescent 
lighting from the generator.

Can anyone shed some light on what happened?

When I get a chance, I will try and repeat what happened and see the 
outcome...

Regards




Basheer Noorgat 
NMC EXQUISITE
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Basheer Noorgat 
NMC EXQUISITE
23 Bauhinia Rd., Stanger, 4450, South Africa
P.O.Box 2449, Stanger, 4450, South Africa
Ph: (032) 551 3300     Fax: (032) 551 4414 
Cell: 082 5510 227     Int. Code: +27 (32)
Web Site: http://www.nmcexquisite.com