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re: Tail Gate Generator Recomendation
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:16 pm to BaylorTiger
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:16 pm to BaylorTiger
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quiet
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giant portable fan.
Don't want it drowning out that lovely hum of the fan?
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Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:22 pm to BaylorTiger
Try the Baldor ts150
The box fan might trip it though.
The box fan might trip it though.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:23 pm to whit
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Baldor ts150
or 175
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:26 pm to 777Tiger
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or 175
I'm retarded
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:32 pm to whit
Hyundai sells their version on the ei2000 for $525 (Amazon Prime)
Can't speak to durability, but I've seen them in action and they are quiet.
Can't speak to durability, but I've seen them in action and they are quiet.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 12:44 pm to ULSU
I have the Yamaha ef2000 and its great, have no complaints on my end.
It has a little bit larger fuel tank than the Honda so it lasts 10.5 hours compared to 9.6. Also at the time I bought it, it was around $75 cheaper than the Honda. The Yamaha also has a fuel gauge which is a nice feature.
Cant go wrong with either of them.
Honda vs Yamaha
It has a little bit larger fuel tank than the Honda so it lasts 10.5 hours compared to 9.6. Also at the time I bought it, it was around $75 cheaper than the Honda. The Yamaha also has a fuel gauge which is a nice feature.
Cant go wrong with either of them.
Honda vs Yamaha
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:00 pm to BaylorTiger
Honda EU2000i, it will easily handle the load you have listed and then some, if in doubt get a "watt wizard" or similar device and measure the power used by each of the pieces and total them up. Keep in mind that even if you have a 1000 watt stereo amplifier that is just a peak rating and even on the loudest peaks in music will likely not produce that output. A good rule of thumb for the 2000I is if you can plug everything into a standard 20 amp outlet in you house and not trip the breaker the 2000i will handle it.
The EU3000 is great also but weighs 120LB, I have both a 3000 and a 2000.
For more power in a portable situation (2) 2000is linked with the parallel cable from Honda is the way to go.
The EU3000 is great also but weighs 120LB, I have both a 3000 and a 2000.
For more power in a portable situation (2) 2000is linked with the parallel cable from Honda is the way to go.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:03 pm to E12IC
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It has a little bit larger fuel tank than the Honda so it lasts 10.5 hours compared to 9.6. Also at the time I bought it, it was around $75 cheaper than the Honda. The Yamaha also has a fuel gauge which is a nice feature.
I have the Honda 2000i, and found that when powering a TV, full size refrigerator and some lights, which is probably a little more that half its capacity it would go about 6.5 hours on a tank which I think is 1.1 gallon.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:20 pm to BaylorTiger
Something to keep in mind and hasn't been touched on yet is VA as opposed to Watts. Running fans and TV's is different from toasters and heaters. You can't just rely on the W rating on the tag of the fan because its apparent power will be considerably higher and that is what the generator has to deal with. Get a Kill-A-Watt meter and test out what you plan on running and size the generator accordingly. From what I've researched so far, the Honda and Yamaha generators seem to handle their maximum ratings better than cheaper generators.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:22 pm to LNCHBOX
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Honda EU2000i
i run a small a/c window unit, camper fridge and a few lights in a camper with mine.
when i get home, i run the fuel out of it by driving a big arse attic fan on wheels, and a stereo amp. it sips fuel. it should run most of what you are running if you start the fan, then turn on the electronics.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:40 pm to EA6B
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I have the Honda 2000i, and found that when powering a TV, full size refrigerator and some lights, which is probably a little more that half its capacity it would go about 6.5 hours on a tank which I think is 1.1 gallon.
I should have been more specific. The Yamaha runs 10.5 hours when its on "eco" mode which automatically turns off once you start using around 1,200 watts (don't quote me on that number) Once you go over that threshold, the capacity goes down to around 6 hours when its running on "normal" mode.
A plus for the Honda as has been mentioned is that if it does break its much easier to find a place that will repair it. I make sure I drain the carburetor after every time I use the Yamaha to cut down on the chances of it breaking down.
Posted on 7/24/14 at 1:57 pm to 777Tiger
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in series, not parallel
No, in parallel.
To the OP, just look at the power requirements on all of your loads, and add it up. The fan will likey show it to you in Amps, just multiply by 120 and add to the electronics' watts.
Or do it the lazy way. Find an outlet with a 15A breaker. Plug everything into the outlet, if it doesn't trip, you're good.
This post was edited on 7/24/14 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 7/24/14 at 4:54 pm to STBTigerr
In series would be 240V which would make for an interesting tailgate when the switch is thrown...
Posted on 7/24/14 at 7:41 pm to EA6B
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A good rule of thumb for the 2000I is if you can plug everything into a standard 20 amp outlet in you house and not trip the breaker the 2000i will handle it.
My mistake, getting my generators mixed up, this is a good rule of thumb for the EU3000 which will handle about 25 amps.
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