what size generator to run air con? help please

the rocket · Guru

what size generator to run air con? help please

Old Crofter · Senior Member

Have a look at Genquip their 3000 has good specs and will run your aircon, I have used their product for the past 6-7 years, (pumps) and have had no prob,do good after sale advice.

I see that the 3000 is same price as the Honda 20.

Bob

google Genquip to get to their site as I have trouble posting links.

oldbobsbus · Guru

Old Crofter wrote:
Have a look at Genquip their 3000 has good specs and will run your aircon, I have used their product for the past 6-7 years, (pumps) and have had no prob,do good after sale advice.
I see that the 3000 is same price as the Honda 20.
Bob
google Genquip to get to their site as I have trouble posting links.

I'm like you Bob, thinking 3kva is about the size to do the job.. smile

exa41 · Guru

remember that the aircon start current may be as much as 5 times the run current for a few seconds , 3kw is barely enough to run the aircon let alone start it , I have 4.4kw but you will have to tongue test the aircon to get start current.

Bunkerbob · Senior Member

I have an Ibis Aircommand. I use a Honda 2kva which starts and runs the aircon . I make sure I start it on "Ecostart" and have my battery charger turned off. Your 2.4 genquip should be good but the 3kva will be more than adequate.

Bob

Mick Woolnough · Veteran Member

I have the 3kva Honda and it runs the air con and microwave plus lights and tv

Yuglamron · Guru

Hi Rocket,

There is a company in Bris that has a centre of the aisle shop in the Morayfield Mall that sell a range of generators(Pure Sine Wave) at a very good price. He has a Warehouse where you can arrange to see the stuff running. I was looking to buy a 4.4 KVA one from him at $690. Looked well built and good quality.

There is also another place called ESK Valley Traders in Esk that do a whole range of generators at good prices. I bought a 5.5Kva one there for a friend who installed it permanently in a bin in his 36' Bus and has used it for the last few years with no problems. Cost approx.$700-$750

Hope that helps

JayDee · Guru

Here is a link to the Esk (Brisbane traders)
www.google.com.au/url%3A%2F%2Fwww.brisbanevalleytraders.com.au%2F&ei=SgIEU-n0IcXNkwWJ4IGYDQ&usg=AFQjCNECzRr3E_4Tu_WgzP5xnfyEAUAiew&sig2=o2bEFXVZbSnHw4teQAskiQ

Jay&Dee

Patto44 · Senior Member

I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift).
I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later.
The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.

the rocket · Guru

Thanks everyone.Help on here in invaluable. We considered and looked at all you told us and have decided on a Yamaha. it was a tough call Yamaha or Honda but the winner is Yamaha with a 4 year warranty. have a good day everyone and hope to meet you all soon.

oldbobsbus · Guru

Patto44 wrote:
I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift).
I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later.
The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.

If you are gunna get rid of it would you like to trade a eu20i that has done very little work in on it with a fair cash adjustment..?????

grahos · Guru

This is also one area I have been looking at also.

I have been told not to buy under 3 KV pure sine,whatever that means.

As for weight just put it on a fold up trolley or put some wheels under it.

rosa · Senior Member

hi we have just bought a 3 kva genquip for $1900 from tjm as they give australia wide after sales service and we had seen great reports on the genquip generators hope this helps

whiteman · Senior Member

Patto44....like me the 3Kva is to much to lift, suggest you use 2 x 2Kva Honda`s with "white" box to run them in parallel, will do the job just fine and much easier to lift as the 2`s weight about 22-23kgs each.....only problem is price for the all up system.

-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:48:36 PM

-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:49:02 PM

Patto44 · Senior Member

oldbobsbus wrote:
Patto44 wrote:
I have the 3kva Honda and find it to big (to heavy for me to lift).
I am looking at downsizing and worry about what it run later.
The 3kva can handle the a/c, m/w, tv, etc. all at once.
If you are gunna get rid of it would you like to trade a eu20i that has done very little work in on it with a fair cash adjustment..?????

Just sent you a PM.

Patto

Patto44 · Senior Member

whiteman wrote:
Patto44....like me the 3Kva is to much to lift, suggest you use 2 x 2Kva Honda`s with "white" box to run them in parallel, will do the job just fine and much easier to lift as the 2`s weight about 22-23kgs each.....only problem is price for the all up system.

-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:48:36 PM

-- Edited by whiteman on Thursday 20th of February 2014 01:49:02 PM

I think I only need a 2 kva as it is a 'just in case' situation. I may use it for the A/c in summer if needed. I have solar for everything else if we are free camping. the only other 240v item is the M/wave.

Patto