Portable generator
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RapidEye
Should work. Go look at the lable on the microwave it should tell you it's wattage right there. Most residental are 1000 - 1600 watts. Same for the hair dryer, should have a wattage rating on it somewhere, most are 1500 - 1800 watts. 2K gennie can cover both if nothing else is plugged in.
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Stu Beaber
Mine puts out 13.3 amps. The newer ones may do more. Check your microwave to see what it draws... hair dryer too Stu
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Dale Carey
Thanks Everyone, ah, Connie said she wants the microwave and her hair drier { on low not at same time} and I want my coffee maker. Will a 2000w do that? Should I go for the 2400w?
DC -----Original Message-----
From: Dale Carey via groups.io <vbstargazer@...> To: backbayastro@groups.io <backbayastro@groups.io> Sent: Mon, Jan 30, 2023 3:47 pm Subject: [BackBayAstro] Portable generator Ok everyone, I'm breaking down and getting and shopping for a port. gen.. From 2200w to 2800 for my camper. Not worrying about a/c or microwave.
My whole camper is 12v so just need to keep batteries charged and run the 12v refrigerator. Of course the Honda is always a choice but expensive, any other
thoughts out there? other brands? or anyone have one for sale?.
Dale Carey
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Stu Beaber
Ok Dale...I have the Honda 2000. It cost a grand but worth every cent. My is one year newer than Chuck's and still going strong. I use it to run my 8000 btu AC in the camper and the 700 watt microwave (no at same time) as well as 3 battery chargers. Go for it! Stu Beaber
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jimcoble2000
I agree. After 20 years in the field, I say the Honda is the bomb. And It's quiet.
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 04:01:09 PM EST, RapidEye <rapideye.us@...> wrote:
You get what you pay for - yes the Hondas are expensive, but they are light, reliable, and VERY QUIET. I wouldn't skimp there. Jim
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When my wife and I got the sailboat we purchased this one https://westinghouse.com/products/wh2200ixlt-inverter-generator and we have nothing but good things to say about it. 46db and it ran everything on our 12v sailboat great.
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Dale,
My Honda 2000 has been in service three-four times a year, since 2007 or 2008. Still running strong, used it for a week at the Rocky Mountain Star Stare last summer charging batteries for people and running the camper.
v/r President – Dark Skies of The Wet Mountain Valley Member - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Member – Colorado Springs Astronomy Association Member – San Diego Astronomy Association Member – Wet Mountain Valley Rotary Club Future Verde Mont Observatory Gone... Rott'n Paws Observatory
From: <BackBayAstro@groups.io> on behalf of "Dale Carey via groups.io" <vbstargazer@...>
Ok everyone, I'm breaking down and getting and shopping for a port. gen.. From 2200w to 2800 for my camper. Not worrying about a/c or microwave. My whole camper is 12v so just need to keep batteries charged and run the 12v refrigerator. Of course the Honda is always a choice but expensive, any other thoughts out there? other brands? or anyone have one for sale?. Dale Carey
-- v/r v/r Chuck Jagow Member – Dark Skies of The Wet Mountain Valley Member - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Member – San Diego Astronomy Association Member – Colorado Springs Astronomy Association Future Verde Mont Observatory Gone... Rott'n Paws Observatory
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RapidEye
You get what you pay for - yes the Hondas are expensive, but they are light, reliable, and VERY QUIET. I wouldn't skimp there. Jim
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Dale Carey
Ok everyone, I'm breaking down and getting and shopping for a port. gen.. From 2200w to 2800 for my camper. Not worrying about a/c or microwave.
My whole camper is 12v so just need to keep batteries charged and run the 12v refrigerator. Of course the Honda is always a choice but expensive, any other
thoughts out there? other brands? or anyone have one for sale?.
Dale Carey
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