Posted by RayP(MI) on December 16, 2010 at 16:12:57 from (207.241.137.116):
In Reply to: generator posted by Showcrop on December 16, 2010 at 14:38:07:
Check the panels on each of the items you want to power, find how much each draws. Add them up. Then choose a generator that is at least 1 1/2 times that. 2x would even be better. What you"re looking at seems like a bit scrawny for the job. Then there"s always some guy who wants to plug in another appliance.... Is the water pump 220v? I had to get a new generator to accomodate that problem when we got a new well. I have a 4k and a 5k, and feel like I am right at my limit running things here on the farm. And we go into low gear when we are on generator power. Nothing not essential is run.
Hondas have a great reputation, probably worth the bucks. I have Briggs, don"t abuse, make sure oil is Ok, had no problems. If all you"re doing is emergency power the use time won"t be that great.
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