Renting a generator

N.O.I.P.

Hey all

Just a quick question for you. I'm looking to rent a generator for a few days to run some battery chargers. Now I know nothing about generators so I'm looking for something idiot proof.

The chargers are for battery packs similar to the ones you would find in Radio control cars and planes etc. They take 110V in, use a standard household plug and I'd need to run about 4 of them.

Does anyone have idea of the kind of generators I should be looking at maybe a make or model?

Cheers N.O.I.P.

moose112

You should avoid using a generator to charge batteries as far as i can remember they can damage the battery cells (open to correction) but try any local plant hire shop they usually have a good selection and explain what you need it for maybe with some of the larger generators this might not be a problem

N.O.I.P.

Cheers man thats probably what I'll do. Just have to find one local to me. Thanks again

BoylerMan

NOIP,

I have a 2 good generators and would definitely not charge anything from them, never mind running anything expensive /sensitive. As MOOSE112 said, you run the risk of damaging the battery and charger. You would need to get a generator that can supply a (relatively) pure sine wave which I'd image in expensive. I tried charging a cordless drill battery a while ago off it and it broke the charger & battery. Had to buy a new drill.

Stoner

yep stay away, they destroy the batteries in exit signs etc too.

N.O.I.P.

Well that may have scuppered my plans Thanks again for the advice lads

*Goes off to look at solar panels*