Gas Power Generators?

[Plasmah77]

Hey all

What's a good low cost gas powered generator to run a car vacuum off of? As an example the Metro vac n blow 500. I just want it to run a vacuum and maybe a a pump if needed.

Thanks

I was looking at this little unit.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/880168441227833149?q=gas+powered+generator&biw=1360&bih=615&sqi=2&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.85076809,d.eXY&tch=1&ech=1&psi=iAbOVNmiAoqfggSPhIDoBw.1422788232443.3&ei=lQbOVLfCHcWqggSBiIDQBQ&ved=0CLoCEKYrMAc

[firecorgi]

Most vendors will assist you with technical help when making a decision. My only other suggestion would be to find a local shop so if you have an issue you can talk with someone to help you with problems and repairs.

Thanks

[Ebg18t]

Make you have some room in the wattage vs inverter. For example our Honda EU2000 which is a 2000w generator only has a 1600w inverter. We were advised my the company we bought it from to have a 20% buffer between the wattage we plan on running and the max wattage on the inverter; so on our 1600, we shouldn't exceed about 1300. You will also want to check the start up (peak) wattage of the vacumn. It may be more than 500. The vaccumn company should be able to give you the max amps. Remember: watts=amps*volts

[Plasmah77]

Hey Ebg18t

I did some further research and think this would be a better match for what I need.
It also got some great reliability reviews and its got a great price as well.

Champion Power Equipment 1200/1,500-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator-42436 - The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-1200-1-500-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Generator-42436/203791696)

Thanks for the input.

[Ebg18t]

Hey Ebg18t

I did some further research and think this would be a better match for what I need.
It also got some great reliability reviews and its got a great price as well.

Champion Power Equipment 1200/1,500-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator-42436 - The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-1200-1-500-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Generator-42436/203791696)

Thanks for the input.

That one looks like you will have some room to grow. The only item I would wonder about is: how loud is it?

[Plasmah77]

That one looks like you will have some room to grow. The only item I would wonder about is: how loud is it?

Yea in a few reviews I watched on youtube they actually say it's not to bad in the sound department. The good thing is I can pick it up at Home depot so if I have any issues I can easily return it.

Watch this review on the unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glvGvhLCnTE

[allenk4]

If that's all you need to run, you should look at an inverter instead

[Plasmah77]

Hi Allenk4

Any suggestions on a good inverter that will run a vacuum rated at 110 volts at 4.5 amps?
With room to spare?

Thanks

[allenk4]

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