2007-01-20 02:46:16 · 4 answers · asked by yew 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A generator with 3% voltage regulation will have a steadier output voltage with changing load than one with 10% regulation. Think of it as being plus or minus 1.5% versus plus or minus 5%.
2007-01-20 13:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by ssn591exnuke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand your question. Most electric generators have regulators that keep their output voltage steady within a few percent. If the voltage starts to get too high, the generator is slowed down. If the voltage starts to get too low, the generator is speeded up.
Why? Because most things that use electricity work best at the voltage they're designed for. A TV made for 110 volts, would not work very well at 220 v ! And even at 115 volts, it would heat up inside more that it should.
2007-01-20 10:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher the % of regulation the closer to the target voltage of, say, 120 VAC the generator will run.
If all you are running is lights and power tools, it doesn't really matter too much if you are operating frequency and voltage sensitive equipment, such as electronics, however, then it's quite important.
Generally, the better the regulation the better off you will be.
2007-01-20 10:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The better control is needed if u want to parel it with another generator.
2007-01-20 11:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋