Genny advice please

CK · 29-Jul-2006, 08:23

What size of genny would one need to get, that can run a set of tyre warmers, boil a kettle & run a hair dryer? (not all at the same time!

)
Hopefully one that isnt to huge to drag about - would a 720w do?
If not - what should I look for?
I sold my old one 5 years ago which had a push start on it, as I was no longer doing the national equestrian competing circuit.

Ideas/advice please over this w/end (whilst AK is away off racing & wont be able to see this post till Monday when it ought to be buried), as I'm looking to get one in the next week or so. If it could run a set of large hedge clippers too, that would be great, as I could then use it at the stables for field/hedge maintenance

C

knowing stuff-all about electrickery

chris.p · 29-Jul-2006, 08:30

min requirment for Kettle & set of tyre warmers is 2KVA. 720w will heat one tyre warmer but not 2 fully.

Chris.

rockhopper · 29-Jul-2006, 08:32

I got a 2800w genny brand new from ebay. I think it was £170. It'll run a pair of warmers and a kettle quite happily. Its is a bit heavy to move around though.

clockwork orange · 29-Jul-2006, 08:57

Agree with chris - 2kW minimum. Your hedge clippers are probably at least 1kW anyway. xx

butch890 · 29-Jul-2006, 09:42

Cant you just get a long extention lead,75 miles ought to be ok for Donny!
Butch

rockhopper · 29-Jul-2006, 09:48

If you need one for donnington you are welcome to borrow mine. I'm only about 15 miles from the circuit.

CK · 29-Jul-2006, 14:07

Cheers all so far.
Wont need one for Donny as I'm not going anyway, and with only the one bike they wont want tyre warmers, but thanks for the offer Rockhopper

Am hoping to find one for AK's birthday the following week.

So, consensus is I need to get a min of 2KVA then.
Obviously these are not stocked in Prada or Ducati stores, so where should I be looking (apart from Ebay) where I could go & collect one from with my credit card

skidlids · 29-Jul-2006, 15:48

Here is an idea on prices

http://www.davidhunttools.co.uk/generators.html

Just up the road from the Old Devil at Knowle Hill

clockwork orange · 29-Jul-2006, 16:24

That tool hire place round the corner from you may have something for sale.

Jon · 29-Jul-2006, 18:34

Must be one of these local to you?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product...tors/index.asp

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29-Jul-2006, 08:30	#2
chris.p Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: Monster 1100 EVO Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: lincoln Mood: I'm A Grandad again :-) min requirment for Kettle & set of tyre warmers is 2KVA. 720w will heat one tyre warmer but not 2 fully. Chris. Reply

29-Jul-2006, 08:32	#3
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I got a 2800w genny brand new from ebay. I think it was £170. It'll run a pair of warmers and a kettle quite happily. Its is a bit heavy to move around though. Reply

29-Jul-2006, 08:57	#4
clockwork orange Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 823 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Mood: On top of the world Agree with chris - 2kW minimum. Your hedge clippers are probably at least 1kW anyway. xx Reply

29-Jul-2006, 09:42	#5
butch890 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,602 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: kettering Mood: Enjoying Togdom ! Cant you just get a long extention lead,75 miles ought to be ok for Donny! Butch Reply

29-Jul-2006, 09:48	#6
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton If you need one for donnington you are welcome to borrow mine. I'm only about 15 miles from the circuit. Reply

29-Jul-2006, 15:48	#8
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Here is an idea on prices http://www.davidhunttools.co.uk/generators.html Just up the road from the Old Devil at Knowle Hill Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

29-Jul-2006, 16:24	#9
clockwork orange Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 823 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Mood: On top of the world That tool hire place round the corner from you may have something for sale. Reply

29-Jul-2006, 18:34	#10
Jon Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,921 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Drayton Bassett, Staffs Mood: Tad more confident Must be one of these local to you? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product...tors/index.asp Reply