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Best generator to get to run a fridge, chest freezer and fans?
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:31 am
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:31 am
Need to buy a generator? I hear inverter uses less fuel. Any good brands to recommend? Will run fridge, chest freezer, and some fans
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Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:33 am to SirSaintly
You don't need much o
If that's all you're running.
Inverter should be fine, but more costly.
If that's all you're running.
Inverter should be fine, but more costly.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:35 am to SirSaintly
i have a 6500 watt and it runs a freezer and fridge as well as a few fans
but to run the microwave i have to unplug everything but the fans, a microwaves use more power than you think it does
but to run the microwave i have to unplug everything but the fans, a microwaves use more power than you think it does
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:35 am to SirSaintly
Get a Honda inverter
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:37 am to SirSaintly
I have both a Westinghouse Igen2500 and Westinghouse IGen4500.
You say you only need the 2500 size which i love but let me tell you.... just a tad bit more money and you'd have no problem running all you want plus a window unit with the 4500. eta: Absolutely stick to inverters here.
You say you only need the 2500 size which i love but let me tell you.... just a tad bit more money and you'd have no problem running all you want plus a window unit with the 4500. eta: Absolutely stick to inverters here.
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 9:43 am
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:39 am to SirSaintly
The professor has you covered.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:39 am to Chad504boy
if you are going to invest in a genny to run those things, you might as well invest a little more to be able to run a window unit. A few days in the summer with no AC and you will be wishing you did.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:40 am to SirSaintly
We were out of power for the whole memorial day after storms. I have a 2300 Ryobi inverter and a 2250 wen inverter.
Tried to run 2 deep freezers and a fridge on the Ryobi alone and it tripped. Was able to run 2 deep freezers and my pellet grill on the wen and 2 refrigerators on the Ryobi.
Load was about half could have probably run some fans along with it.
Tried to run 2 deep freezers and a fridge on the Ryobi alone and it tripped. Was able to run 2 deep freezers and my pellet grill on the wen and 2 refrigerators on the Ryobi.
Load was about half could have probably run some fans along with it.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:41 am to SirSaintly
I have a 6500 that supports 3 full sized refrigerators and a large window unit. Have used it multiple times. You can researched the output you need to cover what you plan to support, too.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:42 am to SirSaintly
I bought the harbor freight inverter, I think it was 5000 model. I’m not a fan of harbor freight but that generator didn’t eat much fuel, ran my chest freezer,fridge, a fan and internet and tv. It was close to being maxed out but it was sufficient for what I needed, which sounds similar to your needs
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:42 am to SirSaintly
Don't bandaid this MFer
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 9:43 am
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:44 am to bonescanner
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if you are going to invest in a genny to run those things, you might as well invest a little more to be able to run a window unit. A few days in the summer with no AC and you will be wishing you did.
This, and If you have a gas line, get a tri fuel. Costco has them.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:48 am to TJack
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get a tri fuel.
i'd still find a way to stick to an inverter. So much quieter and more efficient.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:50 am to SirSaintly
How long are you looking to run? Some of the new solar battery systems aren’t bad and the prices are dropping. Can always supplement them with a small gas generator.
If sticking with ICE, Champion dual and tri fuels are good.
If sticking with ICE, Champion dual and tri fuels are good.
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 9:51 am
Posted on 5/30/24 at 9:52 am to cubsfinger
I have a 9k HF generator and a 3500w HF inverter. No issues with either. They ran for 5 days after Ida with just fuel and an oil change.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:11 am to SirSaintly
If you're rich and want the best, honda 2kw inverter is the best of the best. If you don't want to spend that, Harbor fright predator inverters have a great reputation for the price if wanting cheaper. Several of the chinese inverters get the job done too. I have a Wen 2200w inverter and have had mostly good experience.
You should be able to run a couple deep freezers, fridge and 500w window unit on a 2kw range generator. My deep freezer uses around 100w as does my fridge when running. Surge wattage will be 2-3x that but as long as they don't come on at the same time you should be good.
The one caveat is the fridge when it does a defrost. Mine uses resistance heat and that draws 1200w but no surge with that load.
You should be able to run a couple deep freezers, fridge and 500w window unit on a 2kw range generator. My deep freezer uses around 100w as does my fridge when running. Surge wattage will be 2-3x that but as long as they don't come on at the same time you should be good.
The one caveat is the fridge when it does a defrost. Mine uses resistance heat and that draws 1200w but no surge with that load.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:22 am to SirSaintly
Pay an electrician to install a "generator switch" plug for your house that you flip on/off through the breaker panel and then buy a lager and cheaper regular generator that can power the whole home (depending on how many AC units and sizes etc). We have a 7800 watt firman and it powers the whole home and the central AC. .
This post was edited on 5/30/24 at 10:26 am
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:41 am to SirSaintly
I have a Honda 2000i inverter.
I can run a Freezer, refrigerator, TV, Computer, couple small fans
At night I unplug the freezer, turn off TV and fans, and I can run a small 110V window unit in my bedroom while still running Fridge and computer. 8 hours offline has no affect on the freezer or the frozen food, Plug it in when you get up
Depending on the load the unit will run 8 hours on 1 gallon of gas, very quiet.
I can run a Freezer, refrigerator, TV, Computer, couple small fans
At night I unplug the freezer, turn off TV and fans, and I can run a small 110V window unit in my bedroom while still running Fridge and computer. 8 hours offline has no affect on the freezer or the frozen food, Plug it in when you get up
Depending on the load the unit will run 8 hours on 1 gallon of gas, very quiet.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:55 am to cubsfinger
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I bought the harbor freight inverter, I think it was 5000 model.
I've heard nothing but good things about Harbor Freight's Predator generators. I'm about to buy the 2000W to run my travel trailer.
Posted on 5/30/24 at 10:56 am to SirSaintly
Just get a YETI and you won't have to run your freezer.
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