Small Generator Shoot-Out Results
Comparing a 2-stroke non-inverter 950w King with a 4-stroke inverter type 500w Powerhouse ( called PH from now on here) http://www.powerhouse-products.com/powerhouse_product/500wi/ http://www.ki...
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The Honda 1000 is physically too big for "my application" and costs a bunch.
I can get 38 amps with the (used) $100 King and 21 amps with the new $200 louder PH500
The small gen would likely only be needed two or three times in a year. The King has a longer running time so could get two recharges done on a tank instead of one, which means for a few days away and no solar, would not require taking a gas can as well.
The higher amps means a shorter recharge time, so even though not as loud, the noise would not last as long either.
If the gen is only used once in a few days trip, that is like taking an extra battery for extra AH. A three hour run of 21a is 63AH, so instead of the PH you could take an extra 100AH battery and run it down to 40% SOC.
The King can run say four hours at 38 amps on a tank, so that is 152 extra AH. That is like 253AH of extra battery bank run down to 40%
I can get 38 amps with the (used) $100 King and 21 amps with the new $200 louder PH500
The small gen would likely only be needed two or three times in a year. The King has a longer running time so could get two recharges done on a tank instead of one, which means for a few days away and no solar, would not require taking a gas can as well.
The higher amps means a shorter recharge time, so even though not as loud, the noise would not last as long either.
If the gen is only used once in a few days trip, that is like taking an extra battery for extra AH. A three hour run of 21a is 63AH, so instead of the PH you could take an extra 100AH battery and run it down to 40% SOC.
The King can run say four hours at 38 amps on a tank, so that is 152 extra AH. That is like 253AH of extra battery bank run down to 40%
