Generator

[Big Boi]

A friend of mine gave me a Coleman Powermate 1800 ex generator for free. All it needs is a new pull cord! Here are the specs:
2500 maximum watts
1.3 gallon fuel tank
4 HP Suburu OHV/OHC engine
Noise reducing spark arrestor muffler

I know its a small unit, but its something to get me started. So far my trailer will be equipped with a Craftsman 5hp vac and a GG 6" DA. Down the road I plan on adding my 20 gallon Husky air compressor, hot water extractor, and maybe even a steamer.

My question is, if this little guy is capable of pushing at least one of the tools at a time?

Husky Air Compressor specs: HERE

Vac Specs: Craftsman 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac: A Powerful Vacuum from Sears

 

[Big Boi]

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[oldmodman]

That generator is quite capable of powering any common tool by itself.

Where you might get into trouble is running halogen lights, a rotary, and an air compressor at the same time.

But the worst that will happen is the on generator breaker should blow.

 

[yakky]

Should be fine for the shopvac or DA, maybe even both if you don't start them at the same time.

 

[Witchdoc]

In my truck I installed a 5000 watt inverter that has a 10,000 watt power surge. I use it for construction when I need to run my big Rigid 700 to drill water main.

 

[Big Boi]

In my truck I installed a 5000 watt inverter that has a 10,000 watt power surge. I use it for construction when I need to run my big Rigid 700 to drill water main.

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?

 

[Big Boi]

Thanks for the replies guys. I have to take a pic of the 17500 watt beast Im working on now. I repair mall engines as well. And a friend of mine let his sit for over a year. So a quick oils change and carb cleaning is in order.

 

[yakky]

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?

The nice thing about inverters is they only use the power they need, unlike most fixed speed generators which gulp down gas.

 

[Big Boi]

The nice thing about inverters is they only use the power they need, unlike most fixed speed generators which gulp down gas.

Ill have to look into one. Being that my truck has a spot under the hood for a second battery. It may just work out. Now I just gotta price one.:xyxthumbs:

 

[DARK HORSE]

A friend of mine gave me a Coleman Powermate 1800 ex generator for free. All it needs is a new pull cord! Here are the specs:
2500 maximum watts
1.3 gallon fuel tank
4 HP Suburu OHV/OHC engine
Noise reducing spark arrestor muffler

I know its a small unit, but its something to get me started. So far my trailer will be equipped with a Craftsman 5hp vac and a GG 6" DA. Down the road I plan on adding my 20 gallon Husky air compressor, hot water extractor, and maybe even a steamer.

My question is, if this little guy is capable of pushing at least one of the tools at a time?

Husky Air Compressor specs: HERE

Vac Specs: Craftsman 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac: A Powerful Vacuum from Sears

Power(W) = Voltage(V) x Current(A).

Therefore, (under load) if device one @ 120V draws
13.5A of current; 120V x 13.5A = 1620Watts of power

And (under load) if device two @ 120V draws
10.5A of current; 120V x 10.5A = 1260Watts of power

 

[Big Boi]

Power(W) = Voltage(V) x Current(A).

Therefore, (under load) if device one @ 120V draws
13.5A of current; 120V x 13.5A = 1620Watts of power

And (under load) if device two @ 120V draws
10.5A of current; 120V x 10.5A = 1260Watts of power

This ^^^^^

Is exactly the info I was looking for. Thx Dark Horse

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[Witchdoc]

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?[/QUOT

Replace your battery and get a dual post battery. 1 runs your truck the other post runs your inverter.......I have a wagan 5000 watt power inverter and here are there specs....

Electrical Specifications
Continuous power 5,000 watts
Surge capacity (peak) 10,000 watts
DC Input (nominal) 12 VDC
Output wave form Modified sine wave
AC output frequency 60 Hz
AC output voltage 115 VAC
Maximum efficiency 90%
No-load draw (switch on) < 3.0 A
No load draw (switch off) < 0.2 A
Input voltage range 10.0 - 15.0 VDC
Over voltage shutdown 15.0 VDC
Low voltage alarm Audible, 10.5 VDC
Under voltage shutdown 10.0 VDC

General Specifications
AC receptacle Four 3-prong
AC hard wire Yes, external
Bar graph displays DC voltage and amperage
LED indicator Fault status
Dimensions (L x W x H) 15.8" x 7.9" x 6.5" (405 x 200 x 165 mm)
Inverter Weight 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Shipping Weight 25 lb (11.3 kg)
Part number 2012-2
Warranty Two years

 

[Witchdoc]

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?[/QUOT

Replace your battery and get a dual post battery. 1 runs your truck the other post runs your inverter.......I have a wagan 5000 watt power inverter and here are there specs....

Electrical Specifications
Continuous power 5,000 watts
Surge capacity (peak) 10,000 watts
DC Input (nominal) 12 VDC
Output wave form Modified sine wave
AC output frequency 60 Hz
AC output voltage 115 VAC
Maximum efficiency 90%
No-load draw (switch on) < 3.0 A
No load draw (switch off) < 0.2 A
Input voltage range 10.0 - 15.0 VDC
Over voltage shutdown 15.0 VDC
Low voltage alarm Audible, 10.5 VDC
Under voltage shutdown 10.0 VDC

General Specifications
AC receptacle Four 3-prong
AC hard wire Yes, external
Bar graph displays DC voltage and amperage
LED indicator Fault status
Dimensions (L x W x H) 15.8" x 7.9" x 6.5" (405 x 200 x 165 mm)
Inverter Weight 18.1 lb (8.2 kg)
Shipping Weight 25 lb (11.3 kg)
Part number 2012-2
Warranty Two years

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