Portable Mobile Power

[BILL]

What are you mobile detailers using for power....Gas powered inverters?

Honda has a 1300 thats looks good..$2200.00 .......


Feed back please thanks..............:)

[Thejoyofdriving]

I just use that power that is already there. Its a nice little invention called the extension cord. They only cost like 40$ too;) I have a 12 gauge 50' ft extention cord with a head capable of powering 3 devices, it is heavy duty enough to power a 1200watt halogen and a 6amp DA.

[BILL]

I just use that power that is already there. Its a nice little invention called the extension cord. They only cost like 40$ too;)


Great answer..thanks:o

[Thejoyofdriving]

Great answer..thanks:o

How mobile are you going? There is always power where ever I go.

[BILL]

How mobile are you going? There is always power where ever I go.

This is in a area where its an open lot......with no electric in sight....a auto rental company parking lot with over 150 cars.....

[Al-53]

Bill...I bought a generator 4 years ago..it was back up if we loose power in the winter...well I use it during the summer to work up in the woods...its a 4500 watt and I got it at pep boys...and it runs like a champ...my buddy seen it and does framing of houses ..he bought one and he has run it 3 years now daily and not single problem..just oil and plug changes...

Price was around 350.00

Al

[Thejoyofdriving]

This is in a area where its an open lot......with no electric in sight....a auto rental company parking lot with over 150 cars.....

Oh.........didnt know that. You could get a 1000' cord:p

[SPiN]

id just get a couple of 1000' extension cables :p just cant imagine when you have to roll thme up :)

[BILL]

Bill...I bought a generator 4 years ago..it was back up if we loose power in the winter...well I use it during the summer to work up in the woods...its a 4500 watt and I got it at pep boys...and it runs like a champ...my buddy seen it and does framing of houses ..he bought one and he has run it 3 years now daily and not single problem..just oil and plug changes...

Price was around 350.00

Al


Thanks AL , I'll check it out.....sounds good....:cheers:

[PhaRO]

I've had 3 generators over the past 12 years. All were inexpensive. Current on is the 2500 yellow one from Pepboys and other place for around $250. Been using it for over a year now and very pleased. Although a few Hondas I've heard are a little quieter this one has been my quietest yet. I use a 700 watt inverter for my PC when I'm going to be running it for extended periods of time. I am thinking about getting a 1500watt inverter though which would power all of my equipment (individually). Sams club has one for $109.

[Dust2Glory]

I use a 4000 watt generator, not sure on brand name, but it has a briggs & stratton engine. I run an air compressor, 3-stage vac system, my cyclo, udm and hot water heater off it. not all at the same time, but it has enough power for what i need

[Dust2Glory]

What are you mobile detailers using for power....Gas powered inverters?

Honda has a 1300 thats looks good..$2200.00 .......


Feed back please thanks..............:)

Honda's have some of the best engines!!! but you ovbiously pay for it.... again look for something that has briggs or techumse engine.

[BILL]

I've had 3 generators over the past 12 years. All were inexpensive. Current on is the 2500 yellow one from Pepboys and other place for around $250. Been using it for over a year now and very pleased. Although a few Hondas I've heard are a little quieter this one has been my quietest yet. I use a 700 watt inverter for my PC when I'm going to be running it for extended periods of time. I am thinking about getting a 1500watt inverter though which would power all of my equipment (individually). Sams club has one for $109.


Thanks for the feed back.........have you used a rotary with that set up??

[PhaRO]

Thanks for the feed back.........have you used a rotary with that set up??

My 700 watt inverter won't power anything but my PC. It will run my vacuum (slowed some) which is 9amp. A 1500 watt though would run any of my equipment (9amp vac, 13amp steamer, 1000watt heater, PC or Rotary). My generator will run any two pieces of my equipment. I used the steamer and vacuum together a lot and in the winter I have 2 of the 1000watt heater that I use to heat my water. I've had pretty good luck with cheap generators. My first one was 299 and lasted me for around 7 years. The engine still ran but the alternator or whatever it is stopped putting out much power. My next one ran for 3 or 4 years (traded some washes for it) but it was 5000 watts and too big and loud so I bought the one I have now to save space and quiet things down.

[BILL]

My 700 watt inverter won't power anything but my PC. It will run my vacuum (slowed some) which is 9amp. A 1500 watt though would run any of my equipment (9amp vac, 13amp steamer, 1000watt heater, PC or Rotary). My generator will run any two pieces of my equipment. I used the steamer and vacuum together a lot and in the winter I have 2 of the 1000watt heater that I use to heat my water. I've had pretty good luck with cheap generators. My first one was 299 and lasted me for around 7 years. The engine still ran but the alternator or whatever it is stopped putting out much power. My next one ran for 3 or 4 years (traded some washes for it) but it was 5000 watts and too big and loud so I bought the one I have now to save space and quiet things down.


Thanks....1500 may be the one i need......i may need a charger inverter i can charge at the shop and take it on the road after charging.....:)