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what size generator do I need?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by takaya49, May 2, 2011.

  1. May 2, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    takaya49

    takaya49 [OP] Pacific Rim Mushrooms

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    im running 2 large fans. they are 30 amp and 1 hp each

    what size generator do I need?
     
  2. May 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM
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    If your talking about 110 V fans? You will need at least a 5K generator to run them at full speed or load at the same time. Most 5K generators max at 50 amps...If that helps.
     
  3. May 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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    34 inches across, 24 inches deep, and 18 inches wide... Those are the exact dimensions of what you need
     
  4. May 3, 2011 at 6:23 AM
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    cereal.killah

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    1 hp= 746 watts

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  5. May 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM
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    A 1 hp motor draws a hell of a lot more than 746 watts on start up. A 1/2 hp water pump takes every bit of my 2000 watt gen. So for 2 1hp fans you're gonna need at least 8000 watts.
     

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