I need a genny to run router,table saw ,planer etc and a vac.The vac ,a light and one machine would be running togather.,medium weight use,not full time running.i need something light enough to lift in/out of the truck/van (40kg'ish),4 stroke.i would appreciate any imput.thanks
2007-03-24 23:12:39 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what size.i dont want it tripping out with a light,vaccumn and a saw running togather
2007-03-24 23:24:27 · update #1
You need to take the start load of your equipment into account as well as the running load. Your table saw, vacuum cleaner and router will probably use 1.5kW each as running load but the saw and vac could draw twice that for a few seconds on start up. A handheld planer will use about 900 Watts and your worklight could be anything from 25 Watts to 500 Watts. So two large machines and a large light will use 3.5kW when running but when you start one of the machines, you may see the lights dim for a short time. I suggest that you should have a 5 kVA as a minimum, and get one of the better known brand names as these tend to have a better reserve capacity than the cheapies.
2007-03-25 07:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by David W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that a 4000 or 5000 watt gen would do. Now if you think that there would be a time that you would need it at home if the power ever goes out. I would get a 8000watt. The 4or 5 can run 220volts. But for longer life the 8000 is the one. Hope this helps.
2007-03-25 00:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by ji9mmy m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answers saying 5kw. As you will be lifting it in and out of a truck you should stay away from the 8kw. You may even get by with 3500kw. Which ever size you get, get one with an overhead valve engine. The noise reduction alone is worth the added expense. Longer life, less fuel, and easier starts, are other benefits.
2007-03-25 01:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by Don 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to add the flc (full load current) of whatever you need to use at any one time and choose a generator a size above that, intermittent rating will probably do ok, as long as it is not used continuously.
2007-03-25 01:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the Honda as well. This is the one that my husband uses. He says the Honda is the best. It will probably be a bit pricier, but you'd have it for a long time.
2007-03-25 01:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kim B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything over 5kwatts with a surge of 7.5k should do...
2007-03-24 23:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as its a gas and not a battery any generator will work good
2007-03-25 01:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by djizz 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
A LITTLE HONDA WILL DO IT
2007-03-24 23:20:48 · answer #8 · answered by MARIA 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋