Power Generator Question

Phoole

Not sure if I have the right forum, but does anyone know a good place to get a small portable power generator capable of powering 2/3 halogen lights outdoors for an hour or so at a time? Also what kind of power output should I be looking for? Thanks in advance..

Phoole

sparkfireman

do u want to rent or buy one?

If u have 2 or 3 sets or pairs of halogen lights, (I'm assuming you mean the outdoor tri-pod work lights!) just count 1 bulb as 500watts... so add them all up... if u have 4 bulbs thats 4 x 500 = 2000watts.... or 2kw.

so get a generator capable of running at 2-5kva (kw) or whatever is closest...

Just get a slightly stronger one than needed.... so it will work more efficiently!

(Also. if you are renting.. the hire shop will know what power you will need!)

Carlow52

Phoole wrote: »

Not sure if I have the right forum, but does anyone know a good place to get a small portable power generator capable of powering 2/3 halogen lights outdoors for an hour or so at a time? Also what kind of power output should I be looking for? Thanks in advance..

Phoole

Beware of the noise output in a residential area as after 1800 you will have an issue if too loud

Buford T Justice

Standard 3.3KVA petrol gennie won't generate that much noise.... Diesel yes, petrol not so much

Phoole

I'm looking to buy one. How much would I be looking at roughly??

Thanks...

Bruthal

sparkfireman wrote: »

so get a generator capable of running at 2-5kva (kw) or whatever is closest...

Kva and Kw are not quite the same thing but close enough on a small genny alright.

Bruthal

Phoole wrote: »

I'm looking to buy one. How much would I be looking at roughly??

Thanks...

You would see them on donedeal.ie for €300 - €500 euro for a 3.5kva one

Buford T Justice

Argos have a 2.2KW for €333 but its home delivery only

Phoole

thanks everyone!!!