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Originally Posted by xelasnave
I received advice, second hand, that when charging the genny should be run at full pace as opposed to ECO mode as something something that's best...
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Im just speculating,but your source may be conflating a few things....
Any simple ICE has a rev range where they running with most efficiency...
ie for a given amount of fuel, a certain amount of power is output.
This fuel to power ratio is not constant across the rev range, and there is a 'sweet spot' where the most power is output for a given amount of fuel...
It has to do with how much and how long the inlet and exhaust valves are open for...
For most cars - this is usually designed to be where the engine spends most of its time...unless its a performance car that needs to be efficient where it also makes the most power - but i digress.
For the Genny - the most efficient part of the rpm range might well be at the top end (i dont know if this is true) .....but if you dont use the electricity coming out the other....its wasted fuel...
For mine - Eco mode all the way!
The little on board dooverlacky works out how hard the genny needs to work to supply the current you need by sensing if there is a voltage drop due to increased load - thus avoiding said fuel wastage...
and potentially extending the life of the engine....