Generator/Reverse Polarity

Michelina replied on 14/10/2020 17:01

Michelina

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:01

Hi everyone, looking for a bit of advice please. I have a Honda EU20i which I want to use for battery top up in my motorhome. When I plug into the generator the reverse polarity light keeps flickering on the motorhome panel. Would it rectify the problem if I change the plug to a reverse polarity.

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/10/2020 17:10

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:10

I’ve no idea but I sincerely hope you won’t use it on site. Have you considered a solar panel?

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JVB66 replied on 14/10/2020 17:26

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:26

Has the rules on generators changed? last i knew they were allowed but not after 6pm 1800 hrs

EmilysDad replied on 14/10/2020 17:49

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EmilysDad

Caravanner

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:49

...and where did Michelina suggest or imply that this generator would be used on a club site? 🤔

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Tinwheeler replied on 14/10/2020 17:53

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:49 by EmilysDad

...and where did Michelina suggest or imply that this generator would be used on a club site? 🤔

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:53

If he was on a club site he’d almost certainly have EHU so not need it.👍🏻

JVB66 replied on 14/10/2020 17:58

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JVB66

Campervanner from Hertfordshire

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:53 by Tinwheeler

If he was on a club site he’d almost certainly have EHU so not need it.👍🏻

Posted on 14/10/2020 17:58

But then there is quite a vocal minority that want more non electric pitches on club sites

LLM replied on 14/10/2020 18:09

LLM

Motorhomer from Northumberland

Posted on 14/10/2020 18:09

Wow. Miles off subject in two posts. Is that a record?

I doubt that the generator polarity is reversed the problem you are seeing is simply one that happens with small units, especially the less expensive types. If you need to check it get a mains tester plug and try it in the 230v socket on the generator.

Mains Tester

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