What to look for in a generator

bigalpha

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Location

Tucson, AZ

• Feb 4, 2010

• #1

I am going to be buying a generator for work and need to know what to look for.

The generator will be used to power angle grinders, hammer drills, lights things like that. We have a generator already but it shuts down when you plug a shop vac into it and start it up.

So I need something that can handle the start up spike of power tools. I'd like it to be as portable as possible.

 

redneckboarder

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Location

cumberland RI

• Feb 4, 2010

• #2

honda..that is all

im a generator tech in the air force and our portable hondas are more reliable than our MEP series huge ones

 

Ghost

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Location

Hartsville, South Carolina

• Feb 4, 2010

• #3

Need to look at what the tools are drawing amp and watt wise and then get the generator that can handle all the amps and watts you plan on pulling form it. I may have my terms confused but I believe this is what we looked at when we loked into them.

 

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Ritter4.0

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Location

SOMD

• Feb 4, 2010

• #4

Also look for one that has an automatic throttle kick down. That way, if there is no load, it idles, when it senses load, it gives it more gas. And get one with lots of watts and amps. Get it big enough to power your house if need be.

And Hondas are good, and so are Generac

 

stumpXJ

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Location

Atlanta, Georgia

• Feb 4, 2010

• #5

Honda, EU3000i

buy, and forget about it.

~ James

 

Boatwrench

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Location

Petaluma, CA

• Feb 4, 2010

• #6

Quiet. Make sure it is quiet.

 

FlexdXJ

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Location

Columbus, In

• Feb 5, 2010

• #7

http://www.cumminsonan.com/portable/ Good stuff, Don't need a generator though so never priced one. I am willing to bet they aren't cheap!

The little one is 1149.00!
http://www.coloradostandby.com/cata...h/1_3?osCsid=22dfbc922da6aea21af9adaf777fcfa7