Hobart motor Generator set Question.

[roadrunnertex]

I have a Hobart Electric Motor/Generator set.
Model number DA28L-1600-HBC.
The motor part is 28 Volts DC.
And the output is 120 VAC at 15 amps-1600 watts
My GMC is a 24 volt system so with in reason could I use this to power one roof top A/C unit or a microwave?
I am quite sure that the 50 DN oil cooled alternator would carry the load with no problem.
I know it's dangerous when I start thinking!
Thanks  jlv

[JackConrad]

That would be 13.33 amps.  Barely enough for an AC.  Also, I think those were square wave output (not good for motors).  Jack

[roadrunnertex]

Yes that's what I was thinking along those same lines Jack.
It's to small to run a roof air.
Thanks for the reply

[RTS/Daytona]

call these people Monday - They should know

--> http://www.hobartgroundpower.com

seems that those generators come is 60hz and 400Hz ??

Pete

[DrivingMissLazy]

I have a Hobart Electric Motor/Generator set.
Model number DA28L-1600-HBC.
The motor part is 28 Volts DC.
And the output is 120 VAC at 15 amps-1600 watts
My GMC is a 24 volt system so with in reason could I use this to power one roof top A/C unit or a microwave?
I am quite sure that the 50 DN oil cooled alternator would carry the load with no problem.
I know it's dangerous when I start thinking!
Thanks  jlv

Motor/Generator sets are typically very inefficient. Probably in the 60-70% range. I suspect it is military surplus unit as at one time Hobart was big in this type system for the government.

Make sure the output is 60 hertz and not 400 hertz as the 400 hertz is very common in the military systems. What is the rpm? it might be 3600 rpm and a screamer. Also there is a good possibility that it has brushes which might be difficult to obtain. 

How do you plan on operating this unit when parked or camped?

Richard