Generator ?

**coreymg51** · 04-27-2011, 06:38 PM

Hey Guys
Ive had my mobile detail biz for a a lil over 2 years now and im always looking for ways to save space ( normally so i can carry more products haha)but ive been running a briggs and stratton storm responder 5500 watt generator and havent had any problems but its huge take up alot of space in my trailer and is very loud. just wondering if i could use a generator like this Amazon.com: Briggs & Stratton 030473 2,000 Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator: Patio, Lawn & Garden

i only run my shop vac and pcxp and hardly ever longer then an hour at a time and never at the same time. this just looks very small and i would think it wouldnt be as loud also.

**Perfections** · 04-27-2011, 11:06 PM

First, use the customers power, if you can't look into Honda generators quiet, small, and run forever

**coreymg51** · 04-28-2011, 03:32 PM

well 9 times out of 10 i dont have access to water or power. i understand that a honda generator is a great buy and thats prob what ill go with just wondering how much wattage i need to run just my vac and PC dont want to spend hundreds of dollars get out to a job start the generator and it wont run my stuff bc i dont have enough wattage.

**CleanGene** · 04-28-2011, 05:14 PM

Add up your current draw (amps) and multiply by voltage (110) and you'll get the wattage you need to drive what you have. I use a 3000w gen and it's strong enough to run what I want when I want to run it.

**mpm** · 04-28-2011, 08:23 PM

I've got a coleman powermate 1850. It runs my vacuum, electric pressure washer and my polisher with no problems. Ofcourse I use the items individually. Fairly quite and much less expensive than a honda. Been using it for two years with only a few oil changes and minor tuneups.

Saw a nice looking ryobi at the home depot the other day. Lite weight and quite. Around $500. Not sure about reliability.

**jbgrant** · 04-28-2011, 08:44 PM

Corey,

What is your mobile detailing vehicle?

**mpm** · 04-29-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by jbgrant

Corey,

What is your mobile detailing vehicle?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...tml#post459200

2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

**jbgrant** · 04-30-2011, 12:21 AM

Nice pics. What is the amp load rating on your pressure washer and your water pump? Do these need to run at the same time? I assuming these are both 115v?

**coreymg51** · 04-30-2011, 05:51 PM

well thats not my mobile set up this is mine. sorry i know its a lil dirty and unorganized at the moment but its been a long week of work

**jbgrant** · 04-30-2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by coreymg51

well thats not my mobile set up this is mine. sorry i know its a lil dirty and unorganized at the moment but its been a long week of work

Oops. That looks fantastic. I hope you have that rig insured! Very nice.

I asked about your inductive load (motorized) equipment amp ratings because you are going to have some pretty heavy startup loads depending on your equipment. A 12 amp compressor can pull about 30 amps for 1-3 seconds as it builds RPM. The commercial generators handle these loads better.