Generator

DNgroundworks · Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:16 pm

Hi all, does anyone know what size/power of generator id need to run 9" grinder, Boil Kettle, run mixer etc???

Post: # 34692Post **Dave_L** Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:26 pm

Have you got the wattage of the tools you intend to run?

DNgroundworks · Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:29 pm

Not off hand, Just could do with a general idea..

I understand it must have to be a pretty large KVA model to run a kette, but i dont want to over do it and end up buying a f*kin great thing thats a pain to move about!

Post: # 34695Post **msh paving** Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:48 pm

iv got a 2.6max kva suitcase geeny runs kettle, mixer,drill no probs wont run a 110v tranny, cost 400 quid from a ebay shop had it 18 months 1 man can carry it no probs,tea on tap .....

DNgroundworks · Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:04 pm

Ahh rite so itll run a kettle but not a tranny? it needs to be able to run one due to everthing being 110v!

So somthing like a 4kva one then?

Post: # 34701Post **msh paving** Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:09 pm

if you need 110v buy one with 110+240 , no point in carting a tranny about, 3kva will do just about everything you get to a 4 kva weight and cost goes up, theres lads on ebay on buy it now

DNgroundworks · Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:33 pm

Orite cheers MSH i thought about that just after i posted:D

RAPressureWashing · Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:34 pm

This might help.
www.justgenerators.co.uk

dig dug dan · Post: # 34704Post **dig dug dan** Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:57 pm

brought a 3kva honda powered generator from an ebay seller, brand new Â£140.
BUT, be very careful with using one to boil a kettle, as this is what blows them up (eventually). its the initial surge when you turn it on that the genny cannot cope with. go into your kitchen and turn the kettle on, while watching you lights. you will see them dim slightly with the surge.
most kettles are 2700w.What i have done is brought a small travel kettle that is only about 600w. it hardly makes the genny grunt.
oh by the way, it has 110v built in too.

Post: # 34705Post **msh paving** Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:01 pm

good point dan,just went into yard and my kettle is a 1.7kw,runs it a treat did not thick it was a low powered one.....

Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:08 pm

we have a towable 12kva generator on site for the site cabin, made the mistake of having kettle, microwave and heaters on all at once, blew the 28 amp breakers oops haha kettles have a massive pull on power. we have a 3kva honda one but its petrol put will power 110 tool or a non fast boil kettle and can be lifted by 2 men easily. make sure you keep an eye on it we lost one of site when someone pulled in and just lifted it into tranny and sped off leaving us wondering why no radio haha.