Recommendations for quiet portable generator
Hey Guys and Gals! I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations when it comes to purchasing a portable generator for recreational use? After a little research and reading some reviews, I think...
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The big cut off is if you want to run the Air/Con. Then you need to be up around a 3000w generator (or pair of 2000w generators).
Below that, a smaller 1000-2000w will work. For microwave, you can use an inverter off the batteries since you only need to run it for a few minutes and then the generator powering the charger can catch up.
If you want to run the Air/Con, an inverter doesn't cut it because a small generator won't keep up over time...so you need a bigger generator.
Some get away with a 2000w generator but it gets fiddly and anything less than perfect conditions and the generator overload protection kicks in.
Below that, a smaller 1000-2000w will work. For microwave, you can use an inverter off the batteries since you only need to run it for a few minutes and then the generator powering the charger can catch up.
If you want to run the Air/Con, an inverter doesn't cut it because a small generator won't keep up over time...so you need a bigger generator.
Some get away with a 2000w generator but it gets fiddly and anything less than perfect conditions and the generator overload protection kicks in.
