Will this generator run a portable heater? I want to heat a small cabin and maybe have a coffee maker on too.
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I use this generator to run my trailer it runs the heater and a microwave with multiple lights I think you will like it
816863
It will certainly run a coffee maker, but watch the power consumption of your heater. Both together should be around 1,400 watts.
816864
As long as they don't exceed 2000 watts. We ran three light sets, radio and floor fan
2007596
Absolutely, as long as you have the correct adapter. I got a small aluminum 10 lb cylinder to use with it. Light weight and it runs for a long time. Best heater I ever bought, just sips propane.
149508
Unfortunately, no. This would be a great little heater except for the cost of running it. I'm afraid to use it since it cost me over $100 extra in electricity and I only used it about three hours a day for a week.
1794683
No it does not. You likely have a 100 or 200 amp electric service and the generator has an output of about 30 amps. It should be able to handle your essential circuits though using an 8-10 circuit transfer panel
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I am planning to use this generator to keep my electronics running in case of a major emergency. Would this work well for a couple of laptops and a PC, video camera etc? Or would I need anything else? Thanks!
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If you have natural gas heat in your home, the generator isconnected to your gas meter, and then natural gas wil run the generator. If you don't have natural gas heat in your home, you will need to install propane gas tanks as your source of power when electric power is off.
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The size of the generator is not figured on the square feet of the structure, but rather on the amperage load of the equipment at the structure. ie... heat pump, ref., freezer, ceiling fans,....ect. If you have more questions my husband can answer them for you. Also our house is over 3200 square feet. It will run ours.
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I'm running my heater on 110 power. I can't think of any reason why you couldn't run it in an RV. It warms up a small space very well. I love mine! I think it could possibly blow a circuit breaker if you have any other high voltage items going at the same time. I run mine on low most of the time.
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I would not use it in a camper because it runs like a jet engine. You probably want a heater that does have a high speed blower.
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Yes, you should be able to run a couple of laptops and some lighting. Double check by looking at the generator's wattage output and the watts used by your devices.
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it might if it would actually start for you and run. Mine has been sitting in the field now for months after getting totally fed up with it. to answer your question about generator capacity in general, you need to simply add up the power usage labels on your equipment, and then compare it to the rated output of the generator. No one can answer your question above because there are many sizes of AC's, fridges, lights, etc. Only you can answer that question
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Specs on this say it draws 8 amps- you should be fine. This takes 10 minutes or more to heat a pot of water. Just plan ahead- I am now using a gas grill on my boat for heating water, but this will get the job done.
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I highly doubt it. Heating requires A LOT of electricity so a battery would never last very long at all. You could get a small very portable generator like the one I linked below and run a heater though. Generac 5791, 800 Running Watts/850 Starting Watts, Gas Powered Portable Inverter
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It may do that but it's not a very powerful generator so it will likely run at more than 50%. I was running the refrigerator, the heater (gas), and a few lights and it was good for about 8 hours. On lights only, it would have probably done 10 hours.
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The are designed to run on gasoline, mine is quiet an powers the house with no problem. I had a 6250 W generator that I was able to convert to LP for my Sister-in-law with a kit from US Carboration. It was easy to install, I think they also have natural gas kits. Some kits will run gas, lp, and natural gas. Check out their website: http://uscarburetion.com/
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I have often used this generator to run various power tools. It's one of the reasons I purchased it. I use it at our camp for maintenance and construction.
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if you are talking the central AC - not a good idea for a 5500 running watts gennie. If it doesn't trip the breaker on the generator in the first place (which is what happens when you exceed the wattage), it's going to suck the gas tank dry in no time. A smallish window unit you may be able to use in a backup capacity. (If the generator is working through a transfer switch, may be it's prudent to make sure the portable AC is not plugged into the same circuit as the other essential appliances, again, not to overload a single circuit)