Generators

FBODGRL

FBODGRL

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Since I recently added a chinchilla to my zoo I have to keep her room at a lower temp as they can not tolerate high temps and will die. I have a separate AC window unit in the room I keep her, with the high temps I am concerned about brown outs or black outs as the summer goes on or just straight outages.

I also feed my dog raw and have a stand up freezer packed full of meat that I would hate to loose in the event of an outage for an extended period.

I need to know what size generator I would need to run an AC unit 5000 BTU, the freezer at a minimum. I know absolutely nothing about generators :blush:
 
Look at how many WATTS each device says it draws, add them up, multiply by 1.5, and thats about the size generator you should get.

Example (Freezer 1500w + AC 1000w)=2500w*1.5 = 3750w

They are not GREAT, but harbor freight usually has a good price on smaller generators like that.
Harbor Freight 3500w
 
Buy a honda, most dependable and quiet. Will cost you a little more but it will run more than one summer.
 
dave89iroc said:
is it a new freezer? how old is the window unit?
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Window unit is new and freezer was bought used so no idea, but it looks newer.

ZR2_S10 said:
Look at how many WATTS each device says it draws, add them up, multiply by 1.5, and thats about the size generator you should get.

Example (Freezer 1500w + AC 1000w)=2500w*1.5 = 3750w

They are not GREAT, but harbor freight usually has a good price on smaller generators like that.
Harbor Freight 3500w
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Thanks
 
to get 3700 watts you need a 5 kw generator (read the running output compared to max output)

and Ill bet the a/c draws 15 amps on startup
same for the freezer thats 3000


7.5 kw generator runs 5 kilowatt which will be enough to run your freeezer window a/c and house fridge and a couple of lights

be ready to spend at least 2 to 3 grand on a good one !

harbor freight = cheap junk

honda eb series best money can buy

dewalt also makes bad ass generators
 
steve581581 said:
they arent that much unless you plan on getting one that can run youre entire house
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Nope...the main thing I need is the AC unit for the Chinchilla and it is a small 5000 btu window unit. The freezer is secondary and I would really only hook that up if it was a extended outage. As the meat is frozen and can thaw and refreeze for the dog and have no problems. I just wouldn't want it past cold :lol:
 
http://www.wisesales.com/EU6500iSA.html

http://www.dynamitetoolco.com/Honda-EB6500-6500-Watts-Industrial-Generator-p/hon-eb6500.htm

http://www.poweredgenerators.com/honda/EB6500.html
The MSRP of the EB6500 is $3031.95

or dewalt a good buy for the money
http://www.grizzly.com/products/DG6000-HD-6000-Watt-Gas-Generator/H5102


but remember if you buy over the internet dont expect any customer service

cougar equipment in novi good place to look
also weingartz

also on the east side fasteners inc on the 696 service drive

Fasteners Inc. -
www.fastenersincmi.com - 1605 East Progress Drive, Madison Heights - (800) 327-0985

I used to sell this stuff for a living
DO NOT BUY anything with a briggs &stratton motor (JUNK)
same goes for the jinsue crap they sell at harbor freight
 
:lol:

right now I am trying to figure out how/if buying something so expensive for a what if if justifiable. Obviously I don't want to be stuck in a situation where the temp could kill my girl, but 3,000 is a lot of money for something that I may use one time!
 
cobra tom said:
Buy a honda, most dependable and quiet. Will cost you a little more but it will run more than one summer.
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Just fired up my Honda EU this morning. We lost power last night and it still wasn't on, fridge was getting warm. I've had this generator for several years and never had an issue. Use it racing, camping and for when power goes out.

--Joe
 
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