Can someone please explain in detail how to use generators. Can i use a hair dryer? How many watts can the dryer be? What type of generator do I need? I want to be able to at least have a light on,have my refrigerator running,have some hot water and a little heater. I don't want to be running around with wet hair in the cold either. Only serious answers please. I have no idea what to do. Please give me any useful tips to have. Thanks in advance.
2007-01-21 11:44:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
What type of generator is a good one to get? Brand? How much does it cost? I already know they are expensive.
2007-01-21 11:59:54 · update #1
Can I turn off some other stuff if I need to use the watts for somehitng else? Hope that makes sense.
2007-01-21 12:01:50 · update #2
I want to get a generator for when the power is lost. I live in MO. and we recently had allot of power outage. I know poeple that haven't had power for about 9 days.
2007-01-21 12:11:30 · update #3
Read through my generator page and you'll likely find most of your answers.
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html
Lights do not require a great amount of power. The refrigerator isn't often a major problem either. A small heater is likely upwards of 1500 watts, as would be your hair dryer. Hot water power requirements would depend on how the water is heated. Electric would require about 3000 watts minimum. Many variables in there...
I'd suggest you get at least a 5kW generator, and connect via a proper transfer panel. This will make connection during an outage very easy and safe. Stay away from the Chinese built generators. You may find the price attractive, but will be displeased with quality and reliability. If you're going to have something for emergency use it should be dependable.
2007-01-21 13:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by Warren914 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that easy, you need to know how many watts every thing you want to run is going to use. And you need to buy a generator that will supply at least that many. A 100 watt light will use about 100 watts, look on your heater the tag will say how many watts it will use and the hair dryer may or may not say.
I just got a 5000 watt generator with 8000 starting watts. I powered my gas furnace, fridg, TV and about 2 lights. It takes more watts to start an appliance that to keep it running.That's(starting watts) But you need to follow the electric code when you hook it up.
2007-01-21 12:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need at least a 5000 watt generator for all you,d like to do, a hand held hair blower will take around 1200 watts to run and a heater will most likely take the same so there's half the wattage gone for those 2, maybe you'll make it with a 5000 watt !!!!! seriously
2007-01-21 11:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depens on the output on the generator. If you got a big enough one, you could power your whole house. But most smaller ones will be powerful enough to run lights and yes a hair dryer. Not so sure about the water heater and some of the other appliances. Like I said. Depends on the output. Good luck..
2007-01-21 11:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by lonebear76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the watt output of the generator. U can add it all up and see what u can run. Most hair dryers are 1200 to 1500 watts
2007-01-21 11:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to know, find the manufacturers label on each item you want to run on your generator and get the wattage requirements from them. Add 10% to it and you have the size that you need. Round it up to the next larger generator and buy that one.
Purchasing the generator is only the start of the project. Next you will have to figure out how to use it. Do you want to use exiting wiring or do you want to install a separate "generator" panel and circuitry? Or do you want to run extension cords? Is the generator to start up when power is lost ? Or are you willing to go to the garage or shed, bring it out, start it and put it on line when the power is interrupted?
Good Luck!!!!!
2007-01-21 12:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 00:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not ,,, as log as it puts out enough juice to run it!
2007-01-21 11:50:37 · answer #8 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋