01-07-2017, 10:34 AM
I hate not having any power. I would want to power the fridge, a couple of lights, one portable heater and maybe the wifi. How many watt generator would I need and can you get a decent one for under $500?
Thinking About A Generator
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01-07-2017, 10:34 AM
I hate not having any power. I would want to power the fridge, a couple of lights, one portable heater and maybe the wifi. How many watt generator would I need and can you get a decent one for under $500?
01-07-2017, 10:59 AM
(01-07-2017, 10:34 AM)Valuesize Wrote: I hate not having any power. I would want to power the fridge, a couple of lights, one portable heater and maybe the wifi. How many watt generator would I need and can you get a decent one for under $500? Depends on the size of your fridge, guess around 10 amps, what type light ? LED bulbs 1/2 amp, tungsten filament bulb 2 amps . Portable heater on low 7 amps, high 15 amps. So 10 +2+15=27 amps 27 amps * 120 Volts= 3240 Watts. get a 3500 watt or more generator.
01-07-2017, 11:11 AM
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Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500.
01-07-2017, 11:31 AM
(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. There you go, 6.5 gal of gas for 11 hours. Gas can run up a lot of money. Do they have a electric one?
01-07-2017, 11:40 AM
(01-07-2017, 11:31 AM)chuck white Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. Just get a wireless extension cord and cop power from your neighbor. New tech.
01-07-2017, 11:45 AM
(01-07-2017, 11:40 AM)Cuzz Wrote:Wireless extension cords, was that a 'made in China' product?(01-07-2017, 11:31 AM)chuck white Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500.
01-07-2017, 11:50 AM
(01-07-2017, 11:31 AM)chuck white Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. Very funny. You might want to consider a TRANSFER SWITCH also. Lot's of folks who are not familiar with the main panel get in a lot of trouble when the grid power is restored and they have not connected the generator correctly. Also, it's VERY IMPORTANT you don't make a mistake and connect the generator to the "line side" of your panel. You could kill a Lineman working on what he thinks is a "dead" line. I've never had to use one, but have friends who live in "the mountains" and have them. Their advice: Buy the "largest" unit you can afford and consider hiring an electrician to install a transfer switch.
01-07-2017, 12:36 PM
(01-07-2017, 10:59 AM)chuck white Wrote:(01-07-2017, 10:34 AM)Valuesize Wrote: I hate not having any power. I would want to power the fridge, a couple of lights, one portable heater and maybe the wifi. How many watt generator would I need and can you get a decent one for under $500? You are WAY off on the fridge. It should only use a couple of amps of power. and Also a 1500 watt heater is 12.5 amps. 2+2+12.5= 16.5 amps or about 2000 watts
01-07-2017, 12:47 PM
(01-07-2017, 11:31 AM)chuck white Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. I'm out and about right now but I guess I'll have to do a search for fuel efficiency when I get back.
01-07-2017, 12:52 PM
(01-07-2017, 11:50 AM)Wonky3 Wrote: Very funny. I think you're talking about a whole house generator. I'm looking at portable generator for under 500 because I'm still stuck in this crappy apartment. :-) Thanks though....
01-07-2017, 12:52 PM
01-07-2017, 12:57 PM
(01-07-2017, 12:52 PM)tvguy Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. We posted at the same time, see my post above. So that heater safe to use indoors?
01-07-2017, 02:18 PM
Transfer switch is for wimps.
Just get yourself a male to male power cord. Turn off your main circuit breaker (don't want to be giving power to the grid) plug your generator into a wall out let and your good to go. (Is that right TV-GUY?)
01-07-2017, 02:18 PM
(01-07-2017, 12:57 PM)Valuesize Wrote:(01-07-2017, 12:52 PM)tvguy Wrote:(01-07-2017, 11:11 AM)Valuesize Wrote: Home Depot has this. It's the highest output with the lowest price under $500. Yes it is a vent less heater. That's the thing with Amazon. They never fully describe their products?? Normally something like this would have the specs.
01-07-2017, 02:21 PM
(01-07-2017, 02:18 PM)chuck white Wrote: Transfer switch is for wimps. It is indeed a way. But not so much "right" lol. I got shocked once because someone did that.
01-07-2017, 02:31 PM
If that generator doesn't have a surge protector you could fry your frig.
01-07-2017, 02:43 PM
(01-07-2017, 02:31 PM)orygunluvr Wrote: If that generator doesn't have a surge protector you could fry your frig. Or your computer That's one reason people get inverter generators like the Honda's They are more expensive but they are also a lot quieter. The ones with an I or IS in the name. I've been looking to buy a used Honda EU2000i used for a long time.
01-07-2017, 02:49 PM
(01-07-2017, 02:43 PM)tvguy Wrote:(01-07-2017, 02:31 PM)orygunluvr Wrote: If that generator doesn't have a surge protector you could fry your frig. Yamaha also has the same thing and is quiet as well.
01-07-2017, 03:06 PM
(01-07-2017, 02:43 PM)tvguy Wrote:(01-07-2017, 02:31 PM)orygunluvr Wrote: If that generator doesn't have a surge protector you could fry your frig. About a grand new. How much would a used one go for?
01-07-2017, 03:15 PM
(01-07-2017, 03:06 PM)Valuesize Wrote:I've seen them for 800 but I'm too cheap. I'm waiting to find a more motivated seller.(01-07-2017, 02:43 PM)tvguy Wrote:(01-07-2017, 02:31 PM)orygunluvr Wrote: If that generator doesn't have a surge protector you could fry your frig. |
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