I was thinking of using this machine outside, but need a power source. Has anyone used a generator or battery to operate this machine? What size?
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The wattage of this machine is 400. You should have a generator that powers at least that wattage, preferably a little bigger. Then it just depends on whether or not you are running other things on that generator at the same time.
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Yes..it operates using a nice little battery,and uses a pull cord for backup..but the battery should be charged using the included charger probably 5-6 times a year depending on equipment use.You should know that running the generator does not charge the battery.Luckily,even though I've had the generator for just about a year,I've never lost power!
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Runs using a 12/24 volt battery. What that transfers into Watts I am unclear on. I am extremely satisfied with this motor which allows me complete access to my 18 acre lake (it is considered a lake because it has to natural springs running into it.)
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Unfortunately I wasn't able to get one that would work from a hobby shop. A power wheel battery could have worked or any kind of riding lawnmower battery but it wasn't a compact enough application with out a back pack or vehicle to hold it.
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There is a model made that is battery operated but not this one . Besides this one has constant power you wont run out.
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I like the answers that include how could you charge it with out power. Solar/wind power plus a power inverter. It's just a small battery back up. I have just hooked mine up to 2 solar panels. I had the panels lying around to use but if I had to buy one I might have gone with a small wind turbine. If you are not going to operate the opener 50 times a day, you should be fine. Worst case get a larger deep cycle battery, I picked up one for my kids power wheel for $40 shipped from amazon. Not a bad deal.
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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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Hi Mary, we used a pump. We used an electric one that we plunged into an outlet. I believe it was a Coleman? Our battery one wasn't that strong. We pumped it up at the camp then carried it down to the lake.
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That is relative my friend. It is a big machine and the wheels are quality. I 6'2" and 260 lbs. I can move it around but got tired of that and built a nice generator box right by my house. I created an outdoor plugin to run it to my transfer switch ($300 with self install). Works great. But is is big. Sux trying to move it in the snow. buy a few 2x4s, 4x4s, and plywood to remedy that problem (another $500 if you are handy). hope that helps. It is a great generator and runs my whole house (Small)
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I have not had to use the generator since I installed it last year. The main issue is keeping the battery fully charged so that it is ready when you need it. I keep a small trickle charger on the battery and I store the unit in my garage where it does not get much below 25F. I also start it every month or so.
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I just ordered this machine. Do I need to buy anything electrical, such as a power adapter? Does it come with the machine?
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I have the same machine. I love it and haven't had any battery issues especially while keeping the unit on while fishing full days while engine isn't running.
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You do not want to run it with a generator because it is worthless! It is the most worthless item I have ever purchased. You are bettert 0ff operating a fan. It does not perform well.
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i havent used it yet.i bought it at the end of the season.if i remember its only power source is external/boat battery.i only took it out of the box to make shure it would power up and work.
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I have this mower. The motor that runs the blade is a 12 amp electric motor. Most outlets around a house are 15 amps, so there is little chance of blowing a fuse. I also use a 12 gauge extention cord that is 100 feet long and have no problems with getting enough power to the mower. There is no battery in this mower. It is run on electric power.
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Not sure. It runs off of 110 household voltage, so I assume that a standard generator would work.
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Douglas: I've run the battery about 30-35 minutes before it runs out. I bought an extra battery in case I need more time. If you have a lot to do, I would go for a backpack type blower. I use both gas and battery power.