Thanks for all the trouble and great vid, I think you got me sold on these Aims products.
@kgradio Жыл бұрын
A great setup you have there. If you size the battery bank right, you'll have battery power to run your refrigeration and other essentials for 24 hours, and only need to run the generator for a few hours a day to keep the batteries charged.
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
I have one AIMS 4k 48V inverter charger working with an Atkinson Electronics GSCM-mini to start my Kohler 5.5k RV generator. The one thing not mentioned in the AIMS manual is that the inverter must be set to "Battery Priority" for the AGS function to work properly. If set for "Utility Priority" the moment it recognizes the generator as a valid power source it clears the "Low Battery Fault" that would call for the generator to start.
@2hotscottpro5 ай бұрын
Is your inverter 120/240? ,mine is 240v for charging from inverter so my gen won’t work with this add on rv system.
@Tiersmoke925555 ай бұрын
@@2hotscottpro my inverter is 240v. My Kohler was executed now I have a Pulsar 7500 inverter generator.
@2hotscottpro5 ай бұрын
@@Tiersmoke92555 I bought a few of that brand a bit smallersize.One of them does 240v.How do you like yours?
@Tiersmoke925555 ай бұрын
@2hotscottpro I do. We use is as a secondary to our solar. It has around 500hrs and one explosion under its belt.
@BB-nn9en Жыл бұрын
exactly what I was looking for info on. Very cool setup! Great way to stretch your gasoline supplies during an outage. Idea for ya: There are adapters for ryobi 18v lithium batteries on amazon. People use them for all sorts of stuff because there is a low voltage cutoff built into their batteries. It would be cool to see a bank of their batteries wired up to this system. I'm unsure of how they stack up cost wise compared to anything else, but the dual use factor is nice. As a price reference, I got two of their 18v 4ah batteries for 79 bucks from home depot.
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
Can you send me the link
@str8up598Ай бұрын
Keep an eye on those AC in and out connections. Mine burnt up (on the factory side) after a few years of service. It is in a Class C motor home.
@capfisher6626 Жыл бұрын
Nice Ordered a sun gold LF 24v 3k inverter going to parrallel in my off-grid Rv system With another inverter Using the LF to run my bigger loads when needed and is nice to see i can use tje charger in that init as its made by sigineer like your aims - they seem to be durable units Good job on the explanation of operation in your vid.. 👍
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏾💯
@disabledvetnralifer9322 жыл бұрын
You have the coolest stuff. Great vid again
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@samtour85452 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you doing this. I been waiting for this one. I'm a trucker and this setup is perfect for me
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Nice…thanks for watching buddy 👍🏾
@samtour85452 жыл бұрын
Hey Gavin a quick question does the AGS cable come included with inverter or generator and also are the inverter cables 2awg?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@samtour8545 The cable are not included because any two wire will work for this
@ghionawee Жыл бұрын
Great! Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
@nwmi4932 жыл бұрын
Hi, always love the new stuff you are able to get ahold of and review. after all this is storm season and more folks are relying on channels like these to brief them on a generator. Inverter generators are becoming the go-to and they are finally getting bigger KW. Hardly any mid size closed frame, 240vac, electric start units out there. Of the few, would love to see a comparison between the Briggs Q6500, The AIMS 6600 and the Yamaha 6300. The AIMS 6600 would be a good one to review. I think people are skeptical as there are no reviews but if you made one, I bet it would be the first. keep up the good content :)
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾 my 240v comparison is coming soon I’m working on them right now. I’m really skeptical about Caton and Aims 6600 But I will consider it if I can find one
@johnsemrau6412 Жыл бұрын
Ok Gavin Love your stuff on this I want a Dual fuel Genny that will run off Propane and start up Automatically 🤷🤔
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2fUg3yfrMR9rqs Thanks for watching
@dougd74102 жыл бұрын
Very cool information. Thank you.
@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын
Wish I could get that generator I can't afford it though I have a aims 3000 inverter charger same as this one just 1000 more available watts abs and bought that for 100 on Facebook marketplace works great though
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
Put a GSCM on a used inverter generator.
@YaNv311 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I'm planning to buy that inverter but from sungold but didn't know how the AGS worked
@GeneratorReviews11 ай бұрын
What size are you looking for?
@CongtyHanogen4 ай бұрын
Good video!
@davidsimon60112 жыл бұрын
I wish Aims Power had a few more systems like this to choose from....:)
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
They do! 12v 24v and 48v 120v/240v systems 2000w - 6000w and a 6k generator
@davidsimon60112 жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews Do they have a Dual fuel generator? Dual fuel works great for me because I can quick disconnect with my 2x 30lbs up front.:)
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
@@davidsimon6011 no just gas gens
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews they are up to 12kw now
@coreybabcock2023 Жыл бұрын
Mine has the terminal block and the 20 amp GFCI on the end
@matthewknight5641 Жыл бұрын
I have the split phase sungold power 4000. I'm trying to fi d a generator to do the sa.e as you have done here. Thanks for doing the video
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
I actually have the generator that you’re looking for to do this project.
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
install a GSCM on an appropriately sized electric start inverter generator
@matthewknight564110 ай бұрын
@@Tiersmoke92555 im not sure what a gscm is but id like to use a 7 or 9 kw generator thats 220-240 volt so the charging wouldnt take as long. At the moment i have a 40 amp and a 50 amp 110 chargers that i can use when i need to but id sure like to be able to use the 240 charger thats built into the inverter as well
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
@@matthewknight5641 look up atkinson electronics and click on generator in the products menu if you need help Abner is your guy.
@carlosreyes64486 ай бұрын
Does it switch back, to inverter mode. Once the generator charges the battery up?
@GeneratorReviews6 ай бұрын
Yes it does
@errolcain40712 жыл бұрын
Hi Bro, can you do that same test on a Sungold inverter, if it possible, thanks
@capfisher6626 Жыл бұрын
Sun gold and aims are made by the same company They are identical inverters in operation
@scooter6334 Жыл бұрын
I wish you would have slowed your camera movement down to give time to see what you were showing :-(.
@johndesousa73794 ай бұрын
Would anyone have a list of generators that have that "Auto Generator Start" connection? Any help would be appreciated.
@GeneratorReviews4 ай бұрын
As of right now, I only know of the aims and the new Genmax lineup coming out soon.
@sh839c2 жыл бұрын
When the generator kicks on is the appliance connected still receiving pure sine wave power from the inverter or is the power passed through to the appliance from the generator with a less clean power source ( generator)? Would be interesting to use on modern hvac systems with sensitive boards.
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Great question! The load is transferred to the generator power which also has clean sine wave power as well.
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
Inverter or regulated output generators would be your best bet.
@humbertoespinoza8177 Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s what I really needing I have a Generator already but my Question is can you hook up any generator or has to be certain one, I used the generator to power up my semi truck but generator runs all the time no matter if it’s in used or not the way your set is it would save me a lot gas ⛽️ used, More of how you setup was put to work on your project thank you
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
It Hass to be this generator that works with that system with the AGS
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
Atkinson Electronics GSCM will help you get it hooked up.
@miqah7734 Жыл бұрын
Sir. This is the best video I've seen yet. But can you tell me what kind of generators that got that on and off switch that connects to the inverter.
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
That’s the aims inverter generator Thanks for watching 👍🏾
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
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@miqah7734 Жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews thank you and Aloha Prince of the most high Yah, shalom
@Tom-In-Ga2 жыл бұрын
Had to laugh when you put the wrong connector on. Made me feel normal because I thought only I could do things like that. Does the AIMS inverter/charger only work with the AIMS generator or are there other generators out there that have the AGS built in that will work with it?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 I’ll be the first one to admit I’m not perfect made me laugh too.
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t researched the AGS on any other Generator but I’m pretty sure it has the same plug It would work
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
It will work with any generator that requires a normal open start signal. Typically a two-wire system.
@davidargall23352 жыл бұрын
Does it matter witch wire goes where in the inverter auto start from the generator
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn’t matter which one goes where there’s no priority it’s just an open closed circuit
@josemanuel22442 ай бұрын
Hey Galvin, in has been over 2 yeas of this review. Looking at this inverter as a basic solution for my house. What's your experience and recommendations,,,?
@GeneratorReviews2 ай бұрын
This is probably one of the only Inverter generator combo like this. It’s a cool feature.
@carlosreyes64482 жыл бұрын
How do you have your dip switchs set? As grid or battery priority? And does the generator turn off when the batteries are fully charged? So they won't become over charged.
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
I have my deep switches set to AC priority and yes once the battery is filled the generator shuts off. Let me know if you’re interested I will be selling this set up.
@carlosreyes64482 жыл бұрын
Hey Gavin, I have a question for ya, I just bought a brand new 6000 watt aims inverter charger it's a 48v. I have a 80amp hour,battery that's fully charged. And the inverter won't even start up. It drops my voltage down so low turns off. The aims tech said that I need at least a 200amp hour battery. I don't even have a load on it. Any ideas?
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
@@carlosreyes6448 I know I'm late to the party but you need way more capacity to support that inverter. I run mine in Battery Priority.
@cldiazinc Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your videos are very informative and easy to follow. I'm planning on using the aims 4k inverter / charger with two 200ah lithium batteries on my food truck. After watching your video I may incorporate the aims generator as a backup and possibly only use one battery for now. I'm not sure if I should go with the 120v/240v or the 120v version for the aims 4k inverter. Any suggestions? I'm looking forward to part 3.
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching If you’re never going to use 240 I would just install the 120v model
@cldiazinc Жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews thanks for replying to my question. I have the electrical panel in my food truck wired for 240v in case I add any cooking equipment that requires it in the future. I guess my question should've been is there a drawback other than the price to go with the 120v/240v setup? I usually over engineer whenever possible for future expandability. Also when do you think you will have part 3 of this series uploaded? 🙂
@CPLBSS88 Жыл бұрын
@@cldiazincId highly recommend going with a 240v, You can pull 120v off 240v.... plus you'll likely need 240 to power some of your equipment at some point.
@ericrounds75324 ай бұрын
New to all of this. What wire is used for AGS? Also, can the AIMS 2000 watt model work with a 24v inverter? Thanks!
@GeneratorReviews4 ай бұрын
Any two wire will work with AGS and yes, it will work with 12 to 48 V inverters
@randyk29042 жыл бұрын
Are there more setups Out there in production like this set ? Wow !! To bad it wasn't dual fuel.. But if you used it often you wouldn't have to worry about gasoline go bad ...
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
That’s true…great point.
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
install a GSCM on your Dule fuel
@stevenlouis1024Ай бұрын
Is your generator a pure sine or modified? Does this inverter accept modified and smooth it back out to pure sine during bypass mode
@GeneratorReviewsАй бұрын
It’s a pure sine wave inverter
@YaNv311 ай бұрын
I cannot find a single generator in amazon with AGS
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
Atkinson Electronics has an ags that can turn just about an electric start generator into one
@tubemember212 жыл бұрын
Nice video explaining these setups. Did the generator eventually shut itself off once the battery was charged or is that a kink you need to sort out?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching I appreciate your feedback. Yes it ran for about 15 minutes The battery got up to about 14.1 V it shut off automatically went into standby mode.The system works really good I could just imagine how much gas you can save in an off grid system like that especially if you incorporated solar for the daytime
@randycocherell57233 ай бұрын
What brand generator are you using and did you make the connecting cord or did you buy it.
@GeneratorReviews3 ай бұрын
This is a Aims power generator
@piranhakeeper4615 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to clean up the sine wave on a dirty output generator?
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen any device that will allow you to do that other than having a pure sine wave inverter
@YaNv311 ай бұрын
Will the generator turn off once batteries are fully charged?
@GeneratorReviews11 ай бұрын
Yes
@timvandergriff2111 Жыл бұрын
Will this need a battery tender if left in the run position while utilizing the auto start?
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
No, it will not need a battery tender
@timvandergriff2111 Жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews thanks. This system will be in my camper this spring. We have a couple dogs that will be spending time in the camper without us. So, if we are boondocking, this will be a perfect setup to keep our air conditioning running.
@macbeliever Жыл бұрын
Nice Video! Are you able to control at what voltage of battery state of charge when the AGS begins and ends?
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
Yes you can control the charge voltage
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
and the current too
@josemanuel22449 ай бұрын
Which of the inverters generator you have test so far have the auto start system?
@GeneratorReviews9 ай бұрын
I’ve tested a few generators with the ATS plug but they’re not really auto start system because you still have to buy the ATS to control that system
@darylshort8159 Жыл бұрын
Did you add the 2 wire connection to the generator? I cant find a generator with one anywhere.
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
It comes with the option for AGS I just added the wire
@66murphy Жыл бұрын
What about using a regular (not inverter generator) 4800 watt generator to power the Aims 4000 pure sine wave inverter charger? Would that be OK?
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
No that would not be good it would possibly over heat and mess up the whole inverter
@Tiersmoke9255510 ай бұрын
Your inverter requires a clean power input. Most standard generators put out very dirty uneven power. I have learned this the expensive way.
@BLDEVINE12 жыл бұрын
is the out put on this inverter just a dry contact? for the auto gen start.
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
I think so but I haven’t tested it yet
@rockon11222 жыл бұрын
Can you recommen light to reduce spark?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Any 12v bulb will work. Thanks for watching 👍🏾
@nwmi4932 жыл бұрын
what happens to all of the generators when you are finished with their reviewing?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
I sell the ones that I finished with
@errolcain40712 жыл бұрын
Hi Bro, nice video, do you know if aims have single phase 240vlt inverter with those spect
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
Yep they do pretty much the exact same generator with 6000 watts and 120v/240v I will be reviewing it soon
@errolcain40712 жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews ok thank you I will be suscribing
@NeverTakeNoShortcuts2 жыл бұрын
Does that generator have a remote start? It looks like it has a port for a wired remote?
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
That’s the (AGS) Automatic generator start port but it does not have remote start
@RickBergman12 Жыл бұрын
What is the model of the generator? Thanks.
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
This is the 3200w model
@davidmills2266 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me where to get the generator? i cant find anything with autostart
@GeneratorReviews Жыл бұрын
I just searched on Google and found some on there
@davidmills2266 Жыл бұрын
@@GeneratorReviews That helps!😄😄
@mlove3302 жыл бұрын
Would you use this to change your generator inverter oil EWK6L Vacuum oil Extractor pump fluid Extractor oil change pump
@GeneratorReviews2 жыл бұрын
I do use a vacuum oil extractor to change my oil and I also use it to pull the gas out of the generator so I can store it