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I need a generator
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:47 pm
Enough to run a 6.5 hp shop vac. I can't find the amp rating on the vac anywhere.
Doing a direct conversion says 6.5 hp is 4800 watts. No way it's that much.
How big of a generator do I need?
It will be a Honda.
Doing a direct conversion says 6.5 hp is 4800 watts. No way it's that much.
How big of a generator do I need?
It will be a Honda.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:48 pm to Springfield XD
Just get a 6500. You will probably use it for other things down the line anyway
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:52 pm to Springfield XD
is this a standard shop vac or a commercial unit? some of them exagerate a bit. if regular, more than likely 12 or 15 amp motor.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 1:57 pm to Springfield XD
quote:
Enough to run a 6.5 hp shop vac. I can't find the amp rating on the vac anywhere.
Doing a direct conversion says 6.5 hp is 4800 watts. No way it's that much.
How big of a generator do I need?
It will be a Honda.
The vac probably doesn't draw that much power continuously, but electric motors draw peak amperage at motor start.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 2:01 pm to Jester
I just did some searching and it is indeed 6.5 PEAK HP. This gives you a peak amperage of right about 45 amps.
Now, when I look deeper into the 6.5HP Shop-vac, it says that it has a 9.5 amp motor. It seems like there is some dubious use of HP on these vacuums...
Now, when I look deeper into the 6.5HP Shop-vac, it says that it has a 9.5 amp motor. It seems like there is some dubious use of HP on these vacuums...
Posted on 5/1/13 at 2:03 pm to Jester
Seriously, see if you can find an amperage rating on it. That is FAR more useful here. HP is pretty nonsensical for a shopvac.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 2:07 pm to Springfield XD
mobile detailing service? What's the vac being used for is my question.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 2:09 pm to Jester
Okay, so I went to shopvac's website. All of their 6.5 Peak HP vacuums have an electrical rating of:
120 VAC
60 Hz
12 Amps
That comes out to 1440 watts or about 2 HP of actual performance. The 6.5 HP is snake oil.
120 VAC
60 Hz
12 Amps
That comes out to 1440 watts or about 2 HP of actual performance. The 6.5 HP is snake oil.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 2:56 pm to Springfield XD
I have a Rigid wet vac. Sticker says 3.5hp @9 amps. Used a Honda 1000 after Hurricane Isaac with no problems. Honda website says 8.3 amps max. I would get the 2000.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:39 pm to tipup
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:59 pm to Chad504boy
Honda 2200i will power it fine. 6600 is way overkill unless you would need to plug in some additional items.
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