Generator question

why not invest in a kil-a-watt meter, about $35, and test your air-conditioner.
that would give you a good idea of what it draws.
and if you get a kil-a-watt you will find it useful for many things after using it for the air.

The Honda EU2000i will put you out about $1000. So make sure it works before you pull the trigger. You can probably rent one to check it out. Another option is the Champion 2000 which will run you about $450 at Walmart.com. Not as quiet, not by much anyway, and it has higher surge power rating. The 2400 watt Yamaha mentioned will run you a little over $1220. You might be able to find one to rent for a few hours to check it out. If your needs grow in the future, you can buy a second one of any of these and run them in parallel and come close to doubling the output. All of these will run forever, if you take care of them. Good luck!

2400 Yamaha will

6.5 will be the running amps. really need to know the starting amps.

kmoberlypilot wrote:
The label says 6.5 amps

If your window unit only uses 6.5 amps then the Honda EU2000i will handle it...Just don't run a microwave oven at the same time. The Honda EU2000i running spec is 13.5 amps.

The Honda eu2000 will easily do that.

The label says 6.5 amps

kmoberlypilot wrote:
I just bought a Starcraft Autumn Ridge 17rd. It has an 8000 btu window unit. Will a Honda 2000 generator run it?

It should but try it as that is the only way to know. The problem with a smaller unit is the surge current more than the continuous current. The surge current will not be listed typically.

j.p.f. wrote:
probably, look on the spec label and see how many amps it draws.

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I agree with the probably, but you may want to look at the Yamaha 2000 V2, or 2400 inverter units.