Generator

**Big Boi** · 03-13-2013, 10:38 PM

A friend of mine gave me a Coleman Powermate 1800 ex generator for free. All it needs is a new pull cord! Here are the specs:
2500 maximum watts
1.3 gallon fuel tank
4 HP Suburu OHV/OHC engine
Noise reducing spark arrestor muffler

I know its a small unit, but its something to get me started. So far my trailer will be equipped with a Craftsman 5hp vac and a GG 6" DA. Down the road I plan on adding my 20 gallon Husky air compressor, hot water extractor, and maybe even a steamer.

My question is, if this little guy is capable of pushing at least one of the tools at a time?

Husky Air Compressor specs: HERE

Vac Specs: Craftsman 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac: A Powerful Vacuum from Sears

**Big Boi** · 03-14-2013, 11:00 AM

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**oldmodman** · 03-14-2013, 01:51 PM

That generator is quite capable of powering any common tool by itself.

Where you might get into trouble is running halogen lights, a rotary, and an air compressor at the same time.

But the worst that will happen is the on generator breaker should blow.

**yakky** · 03-14-2013, 01:56 PM

Should be fine for the shopvac or DA, maybe even both if you don't start them at the same time.

**Witchdoc** · 03-14-2013, 02:47 PM

In my truck I installed a 5000 watt inverter that has a 10,000 watt power surge. I use it for construction when I need to run my big Rigid 700 to drill water main.

**Big Boi** · 03-15-2013, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by Witchdoc

In my truck I installed a 5000 watt inverter that has a 10,000 watt power surge. I use it for construction when I need to run my big Rigid 700 to drill water main.

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?

**Big Boi** · 03-15-2013, 01:15 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I have to take a pic of the 17500 watt beast Im working on now. I repair mall engines as well. And a friend of mine let his sit for over a year. So a quick oils change and carb cleaning is in order.

**yakky** · 03-15-2013, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Big Boi

Thats a great idea. But wont that kill your battery?

The nice thing about inverters is they only use the power they need, unlike most fixed speed generators which gulp down gas.

**Big Boi** · 03-15-2013, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by yakky

The nice thing about inverters is they only use the power they need, unlike most fixed speed generators which gulp down gas.

Ill have to look into one. Being that my truck has a spot under the hood for a second battery. It may just work out. Now I just gotta price one.

**DARK HORSE** · 03-15-2013, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Big Boi

A friend of mine gave me a Coleman Powermate 1800 ex generator for free. All it needs is a new pull cord! Here are the specs:
2500 maximum watts
1.3 gallon fuel tank
4 HP Suburu OHV/OHC engine
Noise reducing spark arrestor muffler

I know its a small unit, but its something to get me started. So far my trailer will be equipped with a Craftsman 5hp vac and a GG 6" DA. Down the road I plan on adding my 20 gallon Husky air compressor, hot water extractor, and maybe even a steamer.

My question is, if this little guy is capable of pushing at least one of the tools at a time?

Husky Air Compressor specs: HERE

Vac Specs: Craftsman 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac: A Powerful Vacuum from Sears

Power(W) = Voltage(V) x Current(A).

Therefore, (under load) if device one @ 120V draws
13.5A of current; 120V x 13.5A = 1620Watts of power

And (under load) if device two @ 120V draws
10.5A of current; 120V x 10.5A = 1260Watts of power