Is it possible to connect household appliances to a generator at the dacha: beware of unstable voltage

06.12.2023 14:07

In some villages and towns, voltage drops are common, and sometimes the power goes out for long periods.

That's why some country house owners prefer to use generators.

But it is important to understand that a generator is not an analogue of a regular socket, and you should know the operating features of this device.

We suggest looking into this issue in more detail.

Should I connect household appliances to a generator?

It is important to know that a fuel generator can produce unstable voltage and this can damage household appliances.

refrigerator
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It is believed that a heating boiler, refrigerator, computer, and video equipment cannot withstand voltage surges.

For this reason, it is better to refrain from using household appliances while the generator is running.

Or you can buy an inverter generator, which distributes the current evenly. But its cost will be higher than the fuel model.

Dmitry Liskovich Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor