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Startup in the 5k is around 1k for compressor kicking on. 2k to 3k would run everything. The harbor freight generators that are inverter based like the Honda can be single or tandem and very quiet compared to normal gennys and massively cheaper than the Honda ones. Microwaves pull a lot of juice so beware that and your overall load.GPW wrote:Now we know this is a Crazy idea … for camping/EVAC we can just drive somewhere where there is AC available …but camping at home ( no power) that’s where we need all the electrical generation .
After more detailed discussion, my Dear Wife has actually suggested (again) she would be OK in the Foamstream , as long as the AC worked ! She also commented that the generator noise wouldn’t bother her at all , and she found it “comforting” … However , getting the AC working is going to be the trick .. We still are unsure of the AC requirements , and although we want a “portable" Generator , we don’t want to get one that’s too small for the job ... My AC only says 4.5 Amps on the serial plate ( Frigidare 5K btu -Wal Mart) Nowhere can I find the startup current ..
As we’ve understood ( or not ) , a generator should not be run at maximum for very long ..and may not deliver the actual rated wattage ( the cheaper models) .
Compared to that , Solar seems easy .. couple panels , couple batteries , an inverter ( Free Hydrogen fuel , when available )
GPW wrote:Now we know this is a Crazy idea … for camping/EVAC we can just drive somewhere where there is AC available …but camping at home ( no power) that’s where we need all the electrical generation .
After more detailed discussion, my Dear Wife has actually suggested (again) she would be OK in the Foamstream , as long as the AC worked ! She also commented that the generator noise wouldn’t bother her at all , and she found it “comforting” … However , getting the AC working is going to be the trick .. We still are unsure of the AC requirements , and although we want a “portable" Generator , we don’t want to get one that’s too small for the job ... My AC only says 4.5 Amps on the serial plate ( Frigidare 5K btu -Wal Mart) Nowhere can I find the startup current ..
As we’ve understood ( or not ) , a generator should not be run at maximum for very long ..and may not deliver the actual rated wattage ( the cheaper models) .
Compared to that , Solar seems easy .. couple panels , couple batteries , an inverter ( Free Hydrogen fuel , when available )
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