We would like to use a generator like this as a power source at our cabin. Can they be manually started and stopped for an application like this?
1838083
Yes We used them all summer on beach for power. We had concession booths on the beach. We used them 7 days a week 11-6pm They work great!!
1886955
They run off a small turbine generator in the unit itself. No outside power source is needed. I returned the unit I purchased because the valve assembly was not completely milled. There was no way to connect it to a water supply. Also the instructions are entirely in Chinese.
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.
829512
Really should have hit the "I don't know" button. I would assume that functionality would be dependent on what other demands are made on the generator at the same time. Asking a Generac engineer might be a better course of action. You may encounter situations similar to folks who vacation in RVs deal with where you need to turn off certain things to allow for running others. Hope I've helped
1084508
The engine itself is NOT electric start. However, you could get an electric starter from a B&S; supplier (basically, it adds a circuit that energizes the generator to turn the crank.
2255064
I really don't know. Mine always starts quickly and I've never had any problems with it. I would suggest calling up the manufacturer of the generator.
1305199
As long as the generator is hooked up properly it should not be any problem. For computers, SOP is to use a surge protector.
1647550
U need to go hardware store get a plug for it then you could plug in to any of your generator like portable you can carry on your electric car OR you can used it for replacement for your broken portable charger if you decided to use it with generator make sure your generator is not more than 3000watt and not less than 2200watt or you gonna need to have charger regulator also u can not let your generator run unattended if you don't have your charger regulator you may get a generator timer which will stop your generator automatically as you set the time for it.
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I have no idea how it would do with a generator, but I can tell you I bought the thing either last year, or year before, and I'm happily running it right now. Like the thing a lot, but I think it needs a standard outlet.
1165784
We just hooked ours up to a car battery. It has clamps like jumper cables, if there is a spot in your generator to hook them then yes
237322
It can be but must be connected through a breaker panel like a generator box so it is grounded and has a separate breaker that turns off the main electric breaker and connects to inverter so they are not on at the same time.
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I used mine as a delayed start for a fan on an offroad vehicle. I believe this also works in a way that you can time how long you want power on then it will shut off. It will adjust from 1 second to hours..... No manual so you will have to do some figuring out yourself.
2252474
Can't answer as I sent unit back right away as soon as I read don't use if engine is on - and that's the only way my power outlet have power.
815873
You certainly can! Just make sure your generator has an adequate wattage output to supply your electrical demand. And most importantly, make sure you hire a licensed electrician.
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No, this model dont have idle control. Most generator with idle control will be very expensive!
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You must use a generator to have a continuous power for continuous lighting
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Depends on what you need it for...if for basic emergency light, yes, but will not serve as a generator for power, except for another battery system. If you have anything that could be powered by plug, then it will power that for a while (radio for emergency, other electrical equipment, etc.). This is a great unit. I use mine often on the ranch to pump tractor tires, jump start old vehicles, etc.