24/7 use: Has anyone used this generator off grid, like a hunting cabin where no electricity is available?
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it would be rather expensive to run this 24/7 but it can be used continiously (longest mine runned so far was 9hr non stop - entire house including A./C and sump and macerator pump) however if you are going to run all the time !!! pick one with a v Twin engine
1549844
Yes, I've used it, but not for a long time. I don't think I would plan for this, but in a power outage, it is great.
505301
I would definitely recommend adding a sub panel with all of the critical circuits you would need in the event of a power failure. This way you can pick and choose what appliances to run when you need them. Also eliminates the need for multiple extension cords. Generac makes a nice kit to use with that generator
1023204
Yes sir/ma'am, supposedly thats what your paying for with a generator like this one. I rmr doing this same research before I purchased this unit. It has the better rotor that generates the electricity, (If i rmr correctly, when I say better, i mean that it has a brushless generator. That means cleaner/smoother electricity from my findings). I used my 61" LED TV, MacBook Pro, & other expensive gadgets during a 5 day power outtage. NO issues & unit performed flawlessly. To be safe, I'd do what 'Khend' recommends regarding the surge protector below.
1633576
I bought the generator in case I ever lost power. So far I only used it on a monthly basis to test run and it starts right up each and every time. I also have a trickle charge on the battery to ensure that the battery is fully charged. But so far NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER!!
1480424
You can leave plugged in 24/7. Only operates when unit receives D C power from panel and A. C. power from grid
2049493
This is NOT a generator, but rather a storage battery pack that is recharged by either regular utility power or generator power or solar. I leave it plugged in and use the 40 watt solar panel to supplement on sunny days. My refrigerator, a TV, and my pellet stove are always plugged into it. Last summer I also ran a 10,000BTU air conditioner, and in power outages I have run a dishwasher, a microwave oven, and coffee maker.
1961439
I have. Figured that it is no different than using a gas stove. Had lost power for two days and used it for hot drinks.
1830198
yes you can--I have been running mine 24/7 for almost 2 years now. All you have to watch for are power outages and power flickers, it shuts down right away.
4312
It's not very powerful. It's more for emergency battery charging when nothing but solar is available. I wouldn't use it as a primary source.
351651
I power up my 30 ft camper with it. We run the furnace,the refrigerator, the lights and two tv's all at the same time. We even use the microwave with everything else running. It will draw down at that time but still keeps running. We love this generator so much that we are getting another one so we can run the a/c
2151556
Yes you can! Just start it and run your extension cords to what ever you need! what I did was incorporate it into my household electric breaker box. So when the power goes off for any amount of time...I can just plug the generator into the house....don't have to use any extension cords throughout the house. Make sense? No door cracked open for cords etc.
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Not knowing your set up, it's hard to say. I'm 100 % off grid. I figure the w. Gen saved me about 15 to 20% last winter of gas cost maybe even more. I have nothing on paper but know I ran the gas generator a lot less last winter. Summer is about 1 % at best. I'm in Michigan where it is very poor for wind generators.
1698745
No, that's ridiculous. I ran mine last weekend for a solid seven hours, with intermittent bursts on full power to get from one point to another. I also run my fish finder off the same battery. When I got home the battery was still 80 percent charged, and that's the most I've ever drawn it down.
371874
I agree with first response.... have had it for 3 months. Still using but i use just for myself in small cabin. Its perfect for my off grid needs... lasts a lot longer than I will expected.
1958975
How are you going to power it? a generator and if so how many total amps does your generator out ? also how many lights do you plan on installing? Hope this helps
539827
This IS an off-grid system. I have never been on-grid at my present location. I run 24/7 with 4 of these kits (8 panels), feeding a set of 4 panels through the included 30-amp charger to recharge 3 large deep-cycle batteries each set (6 batteries altogether). The batteries feed an 800-watt Cobra inverter (also from Amazon) to provide all the power I need. For high-drawing electrical shop tools, I use a 3500-watt LPG generator. See my video series at my website, DroidPals dot com.