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naVyXV
03-21-2009, 07:50 AM
I've been searching for small generators to power my Craftsman, 1.5 hp vacuum. So far I have had little to no success.

Can anyone steer me in the direction of a small generator that can be put in a decently small car, that at the same time has enough power to run a small vacuum. Something enough to even run the metro vac 500wat would be nice.

I forgot to mention, relatively cheap =)

Any help would be great - Byron
reality33
03-21-2009, 07:59 AM
The smallest generator I know, is the Subaru R1100. It is pretty darn compact for a generator, weighs about 55lbs. The downside is its a bit pricey for its compactness at about $800.

Good thing is, its a Subaru :D
Showroom Shine
03-21-2009, 08:40 AM
The smallest generator I know of is a Honda. They are pricey too.
I did purchase a Alton Generator 3 years ago at The Andersons. It's not really small but the price was right. I think it will fit in a car trunk. Have you considered an Inverter?
loudog2
03-21-2009, 08:47 AM
You should just get on that will serve a dual purpose(cars and house). For a little more money you can get one to run some stuff if the power goes out at home. Otherwise a small one won't run your refridgerator, fans or lights.
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03-21-2009, 10:06 AM
Just get a power inverter, then you can just plug in without having to lug around a generator
naVyXV
03-21-2009, 05:12 PM
Thanks for the advice guys, that Subaru R1100 is beautiful, but ya sure is pricey.

Looks like it'll just be much easier using an inverter i suppose. I just got a Power on board 1500watt inverter. Still have to install it, but looks like i'll be sticking with inverters until i get the cash to up to the big boy generators.
MyFirstES300
03-22-2009, 08:31 PM
Check out Xantrex.com. You'll find they make a lot of portable generators and when you find a model that suits your needs, you can buy them at an on-line retailer like Ebay or Amazon.
OctaneGuy
03-25-2009, 02:25 PM
I bought a Kipor that powers my rotary and PC's and shop vac. Fits inside a car or better on a cargo carrier out the back--keep the gasoline fumes outside. The best thing about the Kipor (similar to Honda but for less) is the noise..everyone is astonished when they hear the Kipor..very quiet.

Here's a pic of my Kipor, alongside a Nomad pressure washer, and another two Nomads in boxes on the back of my MINI.

http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_1367.jpg
MyFirstES300
03-25-2009, 08:29 PM
Thanks for the information. I'll be looking into this.
Showroom Shine
09-22-2009, 06:49 AM
I bought a Kipor that powers my rotary and PC's and shop vac. Fits inside a car or better on a cargo carrier out the back--keep the gasoline fumes outside. The best thing about the Kipor (similar to Honda but for less) is the noise..everyone is astonished when they hear the Kipor..very quiet.

Here's a pic of my Kipor, alongside a Nomad pressure washer, and another two Nomads in boxes on the back of my MINI.

http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_1367.jpg
OctaneGuy,
How did the Nomad pressure washer work out for you? There is alot of talk about on another forum I won't mention. But it seems alot of people ordered these. Myself inmcluded. Just wanted to know what the reveiws negative or positive about it!
OctaneGuy
09-23-2009, 09:15 AM
I love it, but of course I sell them too, so take that into consideration. The facts are simple. I can purchase 10 gallons of Sparkletts Distilled water for $10, and wash and rinse and use distilled water in my buckets..for absolutely spot free drying...I can wash and rinse, and no need to towel dry. I had a CR Spotless system and it never worked as well as the distilled water method. I have a YouTube video on the Nomad where I wash my MINI with it.

Richard


OctaneGuy,
How did the Nomad pressure washer work out for you? There is alot of talk about on another forum I won't mention. But it seems alot of people ordered these. Myself inmcluded. Just wanted to know what the reveiws negative or positive about it!
ryandamartini
09-23-2009, 09:49 AM
I love it, but of course I sell them too, so take that into consideration. The facts are simple. I can purchase 10 gallons of Sparkletts Distilled water for $10, and wash and rinse and use distilled water in my buckets..for absolutely spot free drying...I can wash and rinse, and no need to towel dry. I had a CR Spotless system and it never worked as well as the distilled water method. I have a YouTube video on the Nomad where I wash my MINI with it.

Richard

Its not against the rules to post videos! Post the vid up :D
OctaneGuy
09-23-2009, 09:54 AM
Part1
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvit-8guaxE]YouTube - Nomad MINI Washer Part 1[/video]

Part2
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOOQJMxgFrQ]YouTube - Nomad MINI Washer Part 2[/video]


Its not against the rules to post videos! Post the vid up :D
ryandamartini
09-23-2009, 10:06 AM
That thing is so cool!
OctaneGuy
09-23-2009, 10:15 AM
I agree. You can see me using them in all my writeups...here's one of them with a 1940 Ford.

http://www.noswirls.com/linkedpix/ford/DSC05898.jpg

http://www.noswirls.com/linkedpix/ford/DSC05915.jpg

Its not against the rules to post videos! Post the vid up :D


That thing is so cool!