> Use a cheap UPS? May have better regulation (repeat, may). Your > generator, if it's the same one I'm thinking of, I think also has a > 12VDC > output, use it to charge the battery in the UPS. 425VA UPS is around > US$67, or 660VA around US$76. Have thought of the same idea for > keeping > my UPS/PC running during longer power outages. Quite possibly the same. GMC. Chinese. "2 HP" petrol motor. 750 W large lable but 550 W fine print avg and 750W peak. 12V output (nominally 14V) is rated at "less" - maybe 6A? from memory A battery charger into a battery and an inverter (all of which I have) would work, but is more annoying than I'd like to have to use. RM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist