LG, as to your generators output frequency. For a single phase generator: Generator Frequency (f) = Number of revolutions per minute of the engine (N) * Number of magnetic poles (P) / 120
Conversely, P = 120*f/N. So for 60 Hz. a two pole generator running at 3600 RPM will output 60 Hz or 3000 RPM will output 50 Hz. Lower RPM diesel types are generally a 4 pole generator so 60 Hz is 1800 RPM and 50 Hz would be 1500 RPM. Engin speed is normally controlled by a governor on the engine.
Back in 2007 we did major house renovations and that is when I added an 18 KW fully automatic system that runs on natural gas which we have as a utility to the house. Prior to that I had an old 4 KW (5 KW Surge) unit that runs on gasoline. Portable units like my old one are relatively inexpensive around here. A used but good 4 or 5 KW unit can be had for about $200 (USD) or less.
Ron
Conversely, P = 120*f/N. So for 60 Hz. a two pole generator running at 3600 RPM will output 60 Hz or 3000 RPM will output 50 Hz. Lower RPM diesel types are generally a 4 pole generator so 60 Hz is 1800 RPM and 50 Hz would be 1500 RPM. Engin speed is normally controlled by a governor on the engine.
Back in 2007 we did major house renovations and that is when I added an 18 KW fully automatic system that runs on natural gas which we have as a utility to the house. Prior to that I had an old 4 KW (5 KW Surge) unit that runs on gasoline. Portable units like my old one are relatively inexpensive around here. A used but good 4 or 5 KW unit can be had for about $200 (USD) or less.
Ron