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  1. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I've proven that point with the real-world numbers I've posted on this forum, and on the forum I link to in my signature. It is actually more...
    Post by: techntrek, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  2. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I have several other backups, but the Prius is definitely my workhorse now.
    Post by: techntrek, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  3. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Ditto!
    Post by: techntrek, Apr 14, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  4. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I laid out the actual efficiency in my post above. That's from gas tank to actually running most of my house. Again, all the stuff you keep...
    Post by: techntrek, Apr 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  5. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    There is a product already being sold in Japan that does this.
    Post by: techntrek, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  6. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Happily you are incorrect in both of your assumptions. Bottom line using the Prius is much more efficient than a generator. The ICE in the...
    Post by: techntrek, Apr 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    One solution to the 50 hz 100 volt problem would be the very same type of UPS I'm using - the "online" type. They can convert to-from dissimilar...
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 6, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  8. techntrek
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    DC -> AC inverter, UPS questions/discussion

    Will update it shortly. I'm in MD.
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  9. techntrek
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    Using car as generator for house power

    Ya'll on the wrong thread?
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
  10. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    That was a different poster.
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  11. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    I have a 12 kw Generac, the UPS+Prius combo, and a 2400 kw Yamaha inverter-genset.
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  12. techntrek
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    Anybody have a POWER INVERTER for emergency use installed on their Prius?

    Loving my Prius today. Massive ice storm, tons of trees and limbs down. Lost power at 2:21 am and switched over from my automatic generator to...
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
  13. techntrek
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    Using PIP As A Generator

    Loving my Prius today. Massive ice storm, tons of trees and limbs down. Lost power at 2:21 am and switched over from my big generator to my...
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  14. techntrek
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    DC -> AC inverter, UPS questions/discussion

    Massive ice storm this morning, tons of trees and limbs down, lost power at 2:21 am and switched over from my big generator to my Prius around 6....
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Using car as generator for house power

    Loving my Prius today - massive ice storm, tons of trees and limbs down, lost power at 2:21 am and switched over from my big generator to my Prius...
    Post by: techntrek, Feb 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    My install and review of the AIMS Prius 2kW Pure Sine Wave Inverter for Backup Power Generator

    Plus you'll be able to fire up the Prius for the shorter outages you otherwise wouldn't want to deal with.
    Post by: techntrek, Jan 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
  17. techntrek
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    My install and review of the AIMS Prius 2kW Pure Sine Wave Inverter for Backup Power Generator

    You may want to spend the $50 for a standard 30 amp twist-lock generator socket. Then you don't need to deal with bare wires in the rain....
    Post by: techntrek, Jan 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    My install and review of the AIMS Prius 2kW Pure Sine Wave Inverter for Backup Power Generator

    Another possible solution is a window - but again, another good reason to try everything out ahead of time because you'll need some foam weather...
    Post by: techntrek, Jan 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Anybody have a POWER INVERTER for emergency use installed on their Prius?

    Go away troll. And please do not attempt to hook your Prius up to anything, you will kill yourself.
    Post by: techntrek, Jan 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Anybody have a POWER INVERTER for emergency use installed on their Prius?

    Your highly estimated numbers show nothing at all. Where does 30% come into play? Is it a random guess at the conversion losses from chemical to...
    Post by: techntrek, Jan 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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