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cheap generator for flooded camp
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:18 pm
Got a few inches or more in my camp, and need to cut the walls. I can't run my main generator cause water is still high. Also don't want to run saw through a live wire.
That said, will those $120 Harbor Freight generators run a skill saw? I think they are 7 amps. Not sure what a saw pulls.
Or any other options for a small, cheap, portable. Camp is boat access only.
That said, will those $120 Harbor Freight generators run a skill saw? I think they are 7 amps. Not sure what a saw pulls.
Or any other options for a small, cheap, portable. Camp is boat access only.
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Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:33 pm to kook
I have a 2000w inverter in my truck and I can run a reciprocating saw and drill with it all day long. Not sure about a circular saw...
And you can use the inverter whenever you need power away from your camp.
It is an older version of this:
LINK
The linked one says it will run a household AC which is probably more than a saw would be...
And you can use the inverter whenever you need power away from your camp.
It is an older version of this:
LINK
The linked one says it will run a household AC which is probably more than a saw would be...
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:52 pm to kook
quote:
That said, will those $120 Harbor Freight generators run a skill saw? I think they are 7 amps.
No. I have one and it's 700 watt running 900 peak. Skill saw is 10-15 amps. 10 amp x 120 volts = 1200 watts. I have run my 7 amp electric pole saw on that generator and it barely runs the pole saw and will shut down the generator at times. It is a decent little generator for what it is if you put in a NGK spark plug and throw away the Chinese one it comes with.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 12:57 pm to weadjust
I was afraid of that. Guess I'll try to borrow one or just wait for the water to recede. Gonna be a long wait.
Now that I think about it, an 18 volt skilsaw would be cheaper, and I would have use for it later.
Now that I think about it, an 18 volt skilsaw would be cheaper, and I would have use for it later.
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 1:02 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:00 pm to kook
You know anybody that will loan you a cordless skill saw and a couple of batteries?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:03 pm to weadjust
LOL I just edited. I may just go buy one. I will use that more often than a generator.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:07 pm to kook
If you want to drive to Springfield I'll give you a 5,000 W generator that was only cranked once. I never drained the gas and I'm not sure it will crank. It's in the way and needs to go.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:13 pm to Nawlens Gator
thanks for the offer, but it's a 4 hour round trip from here. I have a generator, just cant access it at the moment
Posted on 8/25/16 at 7:11 am to Nawlens Gator
quote:have a guy who's house got it bad. I've been helping him gut his house and he has no power or electricity. I'll come by and get it and try to get it running for him so he can run some tools and fans if you're willing to let me come get it for him.
If you want to drive to Springfield I'll give you a 5,000 W generator that was only cranked once. I never drained the gas and I'm not sure it will crank. It's in the way and needs to go.
meauxjeaux2@yahoo.com
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