MrWizard wrote:
Honda 2000i
continuous is adv stated 1600w
13.3a at 120 = 1596
put the hair dryer on medium or low, might need a new hair dryer with more settings, or a lesser Max heat level
and also remember these are sea level ratings
if you like the mountains or high desert, the max output available from the Honda will be LESS than 1600
same goes for hot days 100+ temps will derate/lower the max output for overload
its NOT a 2000w generator
at its best it is 1600 VA aka Volt Amps, with a pure resistive load
and unless you plugged in the hair dryer or pop corn machine via extension cord, there are OTHER additional loads, like the converter
and even the fridge , IF you have it on automatic instead of manual LP setting
try your popcorn machine using an extension cord with the generator
exactly. and FWIW it will run at 1600VA at sea level continously. somewhere around 1800VA it will shut down after 30 minutes or less, 2000VA is good for a few seconds at best.
above sea level it may have trouble giving 1600VA continously.
