Generator Help - need to buy in next week...
So - we aren't too savvy with understanding how to measure what kind of generator power we need to get when we buy one within the next week. We know it will be an investment. Here are the details:...
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Hi,
For peace and quiet go to an inverter generator.
If you wish to run the air conditioner in the mountains, I'd recommend the Yamaha sIEB which is a 2800 VA generator with 500 watts of boost for ten seconds. Honda makes a similar model--but it does not do the boost. These are electric start and can be equipped with a remote starter.
Twin Yamaha 1600 watt, twin Honda 1600 watt, and twin Champion 1600 watt would also work. These require a connector kit which is illegal in Canada and are NOT electric start.
The next step up from 2800 is a 4500 VA unit. They are considerably heavier and lots more money. They are electric start and a serious piece of kit.
In theory, a 2000 watt (really 1600) could run the air conditioner if it were used with a hybrid boost inverter.
If you are unwilling to run a generator at night, then more battery capacity needs to be added. In addition change all the lighting to led.
For peace and quiet go to an inverter generator.
If you wish to run the air conditioner in the mountains, I'd recommend the Yamaha sIEB which is a 2800 VA generator with 500 watts of boost for ten seconds. Honda makes a similar model--but it does not do the boost. These are electric start and can be equipped with a remote starter.
Twin Yamaha 1600 watt, twin Honda 1600 watt, and twin Champion 1600 watt would also work. These require a connector kit which is illegal in Canada and are NOT electric start.
The next step up from 2800 is a 4500 VA unit. They are considerably heavier and lots more money. They are electric start and a serious piece of kit.
In theory, a 2000 watt (really 1600) could run the air conditioner if it were used with a hybrid boost inverter.
If you are unwilling to run a generator at night, then more battery capacity needs to be added. In addition change all the lighting to led.
