doest anybody use power inverters!!!!!!!

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eliceo95

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I have a mobile detailing business and I run my vacuum,pressure washer and water pump from a generator. The problem is this generator is to noisy and I was wondering if anybody knows how a power inverter works or can tell about a quieter generator. I appreciate any help that I can get.Thankyou
 
The EU line of Honda generators are some of the quietest ones out there. They make them from 1000 watts up 3000 the EX line goes from 4500 to 5500. I know of guys using inverters for road service work but they run them from 2 big truck batteries.
 
rollman said:
The EU line of Honda generators are some of the quietest ones out there. They make them from 1000 watts up 3000 the EX line goes from 4500 to 5500. I know of guys using inverters for road service work but they run them from 2 big truck batteries.
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Thanks for the help rollman :)
How many watts do you think someone would need to run say the PC and a vac ? is 2000 more then enough? I would think it would.

I was looking at the inverters that had 2300 watts continuous power 4600 watts peak power. That should be just fine.
 
A 2000 watt gen would run that stuff with no problems . I doubt you be running them both at the same time.


Xtreme What part of Delaware are you in ?
 
An Inverter would work but you would need to keep your car running during operation of your Shop Vac. It will shorten the life of your battery and alternator very fast. Just spend the bucks and get the Generator
 
Yeah i agree after thinking about it. the thing is right now i will only be working out of my Toyota Camery. I need to fit the generator in my trunk and the only one i see is the link above from walmart. Looks good just want to make sure that it will run the PC. I hope it will.

In time like a year from now i hope to get a van and get the bigger gen and then water tank and all. but as of now need something small that will work.

Thanks for the reply :)
 
eliceo95 said:
i would to ask you if the honda eu 3000i will run my MyTee HP60 - Heated Automotive Extractor
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I know one of the guys here runs a Mytee 8007 with the EU 3000 with no problems.
 
eliceo95 said:
I have a mobile detailing business and I run my vacuum,pressure washer and water pump from a generator. The problem is this generator is to noisy and I was wondering if anybody knows how a power inverter works or can tell about a quieter generator. I appreciate any help that I can get.Thankyou
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I use a power inverter. The only noise you hear is the whir of the cooling fan. They hook directly up to your vehicles battery via clamps (or hard wiring if you would like).

They only draw as much current as the tool it is powering. Running a vac draws at most 10 amps. A polisher is like 3-4 amps. So killing your battery quickly, or ruining your cars alternator isn't an issue (unless that alternator is on the brink of failure already). But you will drain your battery after about an hours constant use. If you have a lot of vacuuming or polishing to do, you should probably start up your vahicle every 45 mins or so to keep your battery topped up.

Here is the inverter I am using

http://www.invertersrus.com/inv1250w.html


If you are trying to figure out how powerful your inverter (or generator) needs to be to power your tools, use this calculation.

Amp draw x 120 volts = watts

Most tools have a sticker or imprinting that outlines the amperage needed to operate them. My Craftsman shop vac needs 8.5 amps to operate correctly. So 8.5amps x 120 volts = 1020 watts. So if I plan on operating only one tool at a time, and the shop vac is my highest amp drawing tool, my generator or inverter must be able to provide constant current of AT LEAST 1020 watts.



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Thanks for the link :) it seems they also have Inverters with Chargers.

The AIMS 1500 Watt modified sine wave power inverter with charger provides ample power to run all devices continuously which are rated at 1500 watts or less. With a built in charger, you can use your inverter to charge your 12 volt batteries while you draw power from your inverter. Simply connect your inverter to a 12V dc battery, such as the one you would find in your car, and you will have instant dc to ac portable power! With a peak of an amazing 2500 watts, the 1500 watt power inverter with charger will fit many applications
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seems like this would be even better so you will not kill the battery.

http://www.invertersrus.com/inv1500wc.html
 
no prob....


But I think the charging functionality of that inverter was meant to charge things like cordless drills or other battery operated devices. You can't charge your vehicle battery with something being powered by that battery. Thats what the cars alternator is for.

btw... I read at another site that oftentimes battery chargers don't work well when being powered by a power inverter. Thats why these things often have a 'special' feature that allows them to charge batteries.

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Secret Chimp said:
no prob....


But I think the charging functionality of that inverter was meant to charge things like cordless drills or other battery operated devices. You can't charge your vehicle battery with something being powered by that battery. Thats what the cars alternator is for.

btw... I read at another site that oftentimes battery chargers don't work well when being powered by a power inverter. Thats why these things often have a 'special' feature that allows them to charge batteries.

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Yup i just reread that..thanks :)
 
I've been using a power inverter for about eight months and I love it!
I do a lot of work in apartment complexes and neighborhoods very early in the morning and the quietness of the inverter really helps. I use a Xantrex 1750 Watt power inverter that I paid $325-350 for and as a power source I use deep cycle marine batteries. Marine batteries provide a constant strong supply of power and they last a lot longer than regular car batteries that provide a strong burst of power initially but they can not sustain a constant stream of power to properly run my Buffers, Electric Power washer,Vacuum, Extractor, Steamer, and Halogen Lights.

I have four batteries in my van and on average I can do three full details on one battery. Each battery will provide about 3 hours of power, and when one goes out I just hook up another. The recharge time is about eight hours a battery and that is only because I use a low powered recharge unit. I will purchase a stronger unit later this month.

I may get a gas powered generator later but for right now I don't want the noise of a gas generator. I also use the all electric service delivery aspect as a selling point to my more "green " thinking clients who are considerate of the environment and they appreciate my approach to do what I can to help keep our earth as healthy as possible. I hope that I have helped you in your decision. If I were you I'd go with the power inverter you can't lose.
 
You could also hook up a higher power alternator in your vehicle and wire those batteries in with the cars charging system. Then as you drive to and from your appointments, you are constantly topping off your batteries.
 
Has anyone had a problem with their inverter's low-power alarm / auto shut-off feature before?

With my inverter, if I don't keep the engine running the low power alarm goes off when the voltage dips to about 11v... and I can't figure out how to disable the alarm.
 
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