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Duane

12-15-2001 19:30:54




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Can anyone tell me the approximate size of a generator I would need to power a skill saw or other power tools? Any other features that are important or brands that you would recommend? Thanks




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Dave in Mo

12-17-2001 06:58:11




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  
Several years ago I bought a Coleman 1850 because it was light (75 lbs). I've got larger ones but it's a pain moving them in and outa the truck. I used it yesterday to power my worm drive skill saw. It's barely adequate but it does the job.....with nothing else running on it at the same time.



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Kevin

12-16-2001 17:28:12




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  
My Generac 4200 runs a small compressor and a 10" saw at the same time. Something to keep in mind if "multitasking". Its loud, but so far troublefree through about 500 hours.



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Mac

12-16-2001 09:30:02




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  
I needed a generator so found the following to be helpful. >Link
There>Link are a lot of units available. on the output, better to be a little to much than not enough.



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bbott

12-16-2001 08:38:05




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  
My 2cts. Agree with Russ, you've gotta go way over the rated current to handle starting demands. Been there, done that. I made that mistake once by renting an undersize generator. :>(

A lot depends on how 'good' the generator is.. cheezy homeowner model vs. commercial quality.

Most of the commercial units will talk about momentary or startup current in their specs.

-- bb



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Russ

12-16-2001 04:52:59




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  
You`re going to need a 2500w minimum. You have to consider starting current demands which typically run as high as seven times what the nameplate amperage is. Starting current is only momentary if the power supply, the generator in this case, can meet the demand. If not, the appliance(saw) may not start or might do damage to the generator or tool. Another thing I`m going to say that sounds heretical is, don`t buy a Honda generator unless you are buying way more nameplate wattage than you think you will need. Hondas are quiet and as reliable as the day is long, but they are severely overrated on their output capacity. I say this from personal experience with several generators. I don`t know why this is, but the Hondas don`t seem to handle reactive loads near their rated capacity.

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buck

12-15-2001 20:41:38




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 Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to Duane, 12-15-2001 19:30:54  

well lets see here 13amp skilsaw at 110 volts would be 1430 watts so say a 1500wat or 1.5KW generator should do the trick. Don't know your application but I use a 5000 watt or 5KW for construction projects where there is no power and still have some problems when using multiple saws and compressor. This is also my home standby in case of power outage. Different brands of generators offer different features but my present one is a Homelite without many features except low oil shut down and that is common on most all of them. Hope this helped.

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Jim-Ill

12-17-2001 19:47:18




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 Re: Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to buck, 12-15-2001 20:41:38  
The first generator I bought was a 1500 watt Kohler which I wanted to primarily power my worm drive skillsaw which I believe was about 13 amps, anyhow when I would turn on the saw it would kill the engine unless I turned it off and on repeatedly to give it the "flywheel effect". Very frustrating. I'd get a larger one if I were you. Just my 2 cents worth.



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Jim-Ill

12-17-2001 19:46:58




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 Re: Re: Generator size for skill saw in reply to buck, 12-15-2001 20:41:38  
The first generator I bought was a 1500 watt Kohler which I wanted to primarily power my worm drive skillsaw which I believe was about 13 amps, anyhow when I would turn on the saw it would kill the engine unless I turned it off and on repeatedly to give it the "flywheel effect". Very frustrating. I'd get a larger one if I were you. Just my 2 cents worth.



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