generators

[jdunbar]

Well, hurricane season is coming, and I want to get a generator that will power my fridge, and possibly the A/C, but don't know anything about wattages, or what I would need. Anyone here got one that does this, and if so, what watts is it?

If one that could do that for a home is only a "stand by generator" I might just get one that's big enough for my camper and go that route.

any advice?

[budndawn]

Wattage is the voltage x the amperage of whatever you are trying to run. I have a 5500 watt that powers my frig, freezer, fans in the house, and my camper for A/C. I also have a 4000 watt that I use when I just need to power the camper. 30 amp service x 120 volts = 3600 watts.

[cricket]

They sell a really nice one at SAMs. Is like 8500 or so with a Honda engine. Cranks up every time and powers up a lot. It's about 1000 bucks but I love mine.

[PUREBAY2200]

Hondas are quiet
Like that about em, also look and see how many outlets and what kind of plugs they have.
Also gas tank size.
4 wheels is also nice to have

[cduhon]

Originally Posted by cricket

They sell a really nice one at SAMs. Is like 8500 or so with a Honda engine. Cranks up every time and powers up a lot. It's about 1000 bucks but I love mine.

Black Max from Sams with a Honda motor. It is 8500 surge. It will run my central A/C in my house and a freezer. Not quite like the smaller Hondas but a good generator for the cost

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[jopete]

Originally Posted by cricket

They sell a really nice one at SAMs. Is like 8500 or so with a Honda engine. Cranks up every time and powers up a lot. It's about 1000 bucks but I love mine.

we run our marsh camp with one of these. got 1500 hrs on it in a yr and a half. no problems. runs 2 window units and all the lights no problem. it runs through 6 gallons of gas every 12 hrs or so in the summer and maybe 14-15 hrs in the winter.

[cricket]

I have an older one an it has a plastic gas tank. The newer ones have a bright red metal one which I don't like cause we all know it will rust out one day but the new one also has electric start so that's nice but like I said for the money you can't go wrong with that one from SAMs.

[swamp snorkler]

I have an 8500 Watt rigged up to run on natural gas.

I run with it

8,000 btu 110 window unit
all the lights and fans in an 1600 sq ft house
2 refridgerators
1 freezers
tv's

[MarshRat89]

I See Your in Erath Also. I install them here in town. I would be Glad to come do a free load assesment to let you know exactly how many Kw's you need.

[latravcha]

I have a mcmillon 7500 and have no problem running my camper and the fridge and freezer in the house