Generator size for Megawatt PS?
Hello all, I've been lurking on this forum for quite some time, but recently registered - mainly to ask this question! I'm looking at the larger (36/41 A) Megawatt, and am wondering what the minimu...
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Thanks for the comments, I figured a 2000 would run it easy, and the 1000 would be iffy just based on the wattage, but haven't seen anyone talking about generators specifically.
MexicoWanderer- Not sure how the run cap would be wired - in parallel with the input of the Megawatt to provide the inrush surge current? Are you saying this would make the 1000 work?
Regarding my power consumption - I've measured my fridge using 0.36A on LP - <9AH/Day. With my LEDs (0.2A each) and water pump(3.4A), I think I'd be stretching to use more than 20AH on a normal day. My CO detector runs off a 9V, and I don't have a propane detector (1995 trailer).
The furnace (5A) is the killer in my opinion, I feel that I could do most of a week in summer without running the gen. As it cools off and the furnace becomes necessary, I'd need to replace some of that blower power- so that's why I'm looking at a small generator.
Fred, I've been looking very hard at solar too, and if I had to buy a generator today - I'd forgo it & get about 200-250W of panels instead. Since I have a Honda available to borrow, I can put that decision off for a while.
Thanks again!
MexicoWanderer- Not sure how the run cap would be wired - in parallel with the input of the Megawatt to provide the inrush surge current? Are you saying this would make the 1000 work?
Regarding my power consumption - I've measured my fridge using 0.36A on LP - <9AH/Day. With my LEDs (0.2A each) and water pump(3.4A), I think I'd be stretching to use more than 20AH on a normal day. My CO detector runs off a 9V, and I don't have a propane detector (1995 trailer).
The furnace (5A) is the killer in my opinion, I feel that I could do most of a week in summer without running the gen. As it cools off and the furnace becomes necessary, I'd need to replace some of that blower power- so that's why I'm looking at a small generator.
Fred, I've been looking very hard at solar too, and if I had to buy a generator today - I'd forgo it & get about 200-250W of panels instead. Since I have a Honda available to borrow, I can put that decision off for a while.
Thanks again!
