how long will a genny run with a full tank as i will need it to run all night., is there any other way of having mains electric when camping (apart from electric hook up) (all the hook ups have gone where i have booked and i need uninterupted supply of electricity throughout the night)
2007-04-12 07:29:50 · 5 answers · asked by 0000 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
also i booked last month and at the time there was hook ups available ,but circumstances have changed this week and when i called back about the hook up they are all gone, they are going to make an exception and allow me to use a generator on the site because they are not allowed usually
2007-04-12 07:31:39 · update #1
Every appliance that you buy states on it how many watts it uses.
Hair dryer 300w heater 1000w kettle 1000w etc. These are guide values.
Remember do not plug in more than the value of your machine. Most machines you will find are in the region of 750w. This size machine can be purchased for £60 - 100. 6 - 8 hour running for about £6. If you use gas lighting you can get some heat from these as well.
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2007-04-12 07:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by ask this dummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some run 6 to 8 hours on a single tank of gas. Maybe more, depending on load.
As for the size, that will depend on the load you are pulling. You have to look at the total of watts of energy that you will be using and give yourself a little extra factor for safety. Also the larger generators will have larger tanks and will run longer on a tank. Good luck
2007-04-12 07:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to findout the amount of amps each unit uses. Add that all together. You will then need a generator that will produce that amount, plus some more. They all run 6-8 hours. Check with each individual manufacturer for run times.
2007-04-12 07:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though a generator would do it, why not get a 2-way plug and extension lead and run from the neighbouring site? with financial compensation if services are not "compris".
2007-04-12 08:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by selractrad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As turbines bypass, it really is fairly small. in spite of the indisputable fact that that's sufficient to run an collection of lamps, and diverse homestead equipment including a stereo device or computer. you may't run issues including cooking homestead equipment with a a threat plant that small.
2016-11-23 15:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋