Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
So we picked up the Predator and plugged in a dozen radios and CCR. It ran for 12 hours and had roughly 1/4 tank left. Super quiet, runs 12 hours. Check and check! Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 8:20 PM Matt Hoppes < mattli...@rivervalleyinternet.net> wrote: > Looks like a rebranded Ryobi (or visa versa). Ours has been great. Has > hundreds of hours on it. > > On Nov 20, 2020, at 7:36 PM, Nate Burke wrote: > > I just came across this on Amazon > https://www.amazon.com/Baja-900-Watt-Propane-Inverter-Generator/dp/B083VS1N2M > Price seems almost too good. No Regulator either? > > We had a couple of the tiny 900w gas powered (generac branded) generators, > but the electronics failed after about 10 hours of use. Went into > immediate overload with nothing plugged in. > > On 11/19/2020 1:00 PM, SmarterBroadband wrote: > > All our generators are converted to propane. The small Honda 1 or 2K > Inverter generators will get 24 hours plus on a small tank and 36 plus on > the next size up. > > > > *From:* AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com ] *On > Behalf Of *Josh Luthman > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:43 PM > *To:* AFMUG > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time > > > > So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a > while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs > a ramp. > > > > The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, > but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the > tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) > > > > The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you > can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% > capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it > seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the > big ones. > > > > Josh Luthman > 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
Looks like a rebranded Ryobi (or visa versa). Ours has been great. Has hundreds of hours on it. > On Nov 20, 2020, at 7:36 PM, Nate Burke wrote: > > I just came across this on Amazon > https://www.amazon.com/Baja-900-Watt-Propane-Inverter-Generator/dp/B083VS1N2M > Price seems almost too good. No Regulator either? > > We had a couple of the tiny 900w gas powered (generac branded) generators, > but the electronics failed after about 10 hours of use. Went into immediate > overload with nothing plugged in. > > On 11/19/2020 1:00 PM, SmarterBroadband wrote: >> All our generators are converted to propane. The small Honda 1 or 2K >> Inverter generators will get 24 hours plus on a small tank and 36 plus on >> the next size up. >> >> From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman >> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:43 PM >> To: AFMUG >> Subject: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time >> >> So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a >> while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs >> a ramp. >> >> The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, >> but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the >> tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) >> >> The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can >> get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - >> is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to >> say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. >> >> Josh Luthman >> 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
I just came across this on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Baja-900-Watt-Propane-Inverter-Generator/dp/B083VS1N2M Price seems almost too good. No Regulator either? We had a couple of the tiny 900w gas powered (generac branded) generators, but the electronics failed after about 10 hours of use. Went into immediate overload with nothing plugged in. On 11/19/2020 1:00 PM, SmarterBroadband wrote: All our generators are converted to propane. The small Honda 1 or 2K Inverter generators will get 24 hours plus on a small tank and 36 plus on the next size up. *From:* AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh Luthman *Sent:* Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:43 PM *To:* AFMUG *Subject:* [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs a ramp. The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
All our generators are converted to propane. The small Honda 1 or 2K Inverter generators will get 24 hours plus on a small tank and 36 plus on the next size up. From: AF [mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:43 PM To: AFMUG Subject: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs a ramp. The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
The runtime number sounds about right, assuming Eco Throttle enabled. I think there is diminishing returns as you reduce the load, so the 18 hour number might be optimistic. I have a 2.5 gallon extended runtime tank for my little (1000 VA) Honda and it will run for 2 days or more. It pulls fuel from the external tank via vacuum. The Hondas have an actual fuel pump, I’m not sure this trick works with all generators. Or if you use propane, you can get 20, 30, 50 lb tanks, or a kit to run from multiple tanks. My larger Honda (these are all inverter style) is 2200 VA and with the handle it is still pretty easy to carry with one hand. These are actually aimed at the camper market. Anything larger and you probably want wheels although wheels won’t roll well at some sites. Maybe more like throw it in the back of an ATV. From: AF On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:43 PM To: AFMUG Subject: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs a ramp. The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
we use the big tank (80lb?) on our honda propane, will get 48 hours run time and we have a dual tank fitting if it needs more. I tote it in a minivan in the seat with the tanks seatbelted. you wont regret them. but make sure oil is full of youll pend a couple hours trying to get it started befor eyou feel stupid On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 2:55 PM Jason Wilson wrote: > I am getting about 18 hours on a good sized site. I live in the land of > the wind blows the utility shuts off the power for a few days. > > I have a fleet of the chinese honda knock offs. the 25% capacity seems to > be up to. I can run one unloaded for the same time. I let it charge the > batteries and make a daily trip to refuel or put on a 6 gallon marine tank > and not worry about it for a few days. > > Jason Wilson > Remotely Located > Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places. > 530-651-1736 > 530-748-9608 Cell > www.remotelylocated.com > > > On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:49 PM Nate Burke wrote: > >> Are you talking about the propane ones? >> >> 30lb propane tank on 2300w inverter generator. Easy to move in and out >> of the truck. >> >> ~30 hours at a site with 4 EPMP 1000 and 2 Rocket backhauls. >> >> >> On 11/18/2020 2:43 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: >> >> So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a >> while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs >> a ramp. >> >> The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great >> job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill >> the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) >> >> The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you >> can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% >> capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it >> seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the >> big ones. >> >> Josh Luthman >> 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> >> >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
I am getting about 18 hours on a good sized site. I live in the land of the wind blows the utility shuts off the power for a few days. I have a fleet of the chinese honda knock offs. the 25% capacity seems to be up to. I can run one unloaded for the same time. I let it charge the batteries and make a daily trip to refuel or put on a 6 gallon marine tank and not worry about it for a few days. Jason Wilson Remotely Located Providing High Speed Internet to out of the way places. 530-651-1736 530-748-9608 Cell www.remotelylocated.com On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:49 PM Nate Burke wrote: > Are you talking about the propane ones? > > 30lb propane tank on 2300w inverter generator. Easy to move in and out of > the truck. > > ~30 hours at a site with 4 EPMP 1000 and 2 Rocket backhauls. > > > On 11/18/2020 2:43 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: > > So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a > while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs > a ramp. > > The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, > but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the > tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) > > The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you > can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% > capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it > seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the > big ones. > > Josh Luthman > 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
Re: [AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
Are you talking about the propane ones? 30lb propane tank on 2300w inverter generator. Easy to move in and out of the truck. ~30 hours at a site with 4 EPMP 1000 and 2 Rocket backhauls. On 11/18/2020 2:43 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs a ramp. The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
[AFMUG] Small 50lb generator run time
So I've been eyeing these Predator/Honda one hand size generators for a while. Right now we have a 6500/8500 generator that's got wheels and needs a ramp. The load is 10 - 125 watts. Not much. The generators now do a great job, but it sucks to deal with something so heavy (especially when you fill the tank only to have the power come back on a minute later!) The little ones seem great, but I'm wondering what kind of run time you can get with them with a 1 amp or less load. It says 12 hours at 25% capacity - is that possibly accurate? If we're at 10% capacity does it seem safe to say we could get 18 hours? We're getting 12-18 hours with the big ones. Josh Luthman 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
