u/Rkitt1977

I seem to be finding a lot of conflicting information with regard to generator charging the F5000 while the power station is powering loads. I know with no loads connected to the power station, I can hook up my inverter gas generator to charge the power station without a bonding adapter plug.

However, during an outage , if I have a refrigerator and a window AC unit running off the power station, can I leave those loads running while charging the F5000 with my gas generator or should I use a bonded adapter plugged into one of the plugs on the gas generator while charging the power station?

I know if Im charging via solar with loads attached and running, it's not an issue.

I have a River 3 plus with an extra battery. Question is, when it's not in use, should I disconnect the EB from the River 3? I've been storing them connected at about a 60% SoC in my closet when not in use.

This is so applicable here. If I had a nickel for every "seasoned ham" or "expert" on the amateur radio subs that told me that what I wanted to do wouldn't work, I'd be a wealthy man.

Not to mention the new people that come looking for help in these subs only to be blasted by "expert hams" is nauseating.