generator question...2250 watt output

[mldollins]

Since gasoline consumption will be the same whether theres 100 watts or 2000 watts, I want to see what the maximum possible I can load on it.

In the last power outage, I had only my deep freeze on it and tv. My fridge is new and has a rating of 6 amps, which would be equiv to 720 watts. My deep freeze is only half the size so it should not pull that much.

I am fairly certain that a 2250 watt generator should cover this. Anyone disagree?

[BTO]

Originally Posted by mldollins

Since gasoline consumption will be the same whether theres 100 watts or 2000 watts, I want to see what the maximum possible I can load on it.

In the last power outage, I had only my deep freeze on it and tv. My fridge is new and has a rating of 6 amps, which would be equiv to 720 watts. My deep freeze is only half the size so it should not pull that much.

I am fairly certain that a 2250 watt generator should cover this. Anyone disagree?

I don't disagree but I'd suggest buying more than you think you'll need and pay a little more than you think you should. Features like auto idle and voltage regulation should definately be considered IMO.

[wy_white_wolf]

Originally Posted by mldollins

Since gasoline consumption will be the same whether theres 100 watts or 2000 watts......

Where did you get this from? My 3600w generater uses a lot less gas running with light loads (less than 1000w) than it does running heavy loads (over 2000w).

With a full tank it will run for about 10 hours with a 1000w load or less but only around 5 hours when I put the heavy loads on it.

[hunter63]

Originally Posted by wy_white_wolf

Where did you get this from? My 3600w generater uses a lot less gas running with light loads (less than 1000w) than it does running heavy loads (over 2000w).

With a full tank it will run for about 10 hours with a 1000w load or less but only around 5 hours when I put the heavy loads on it.

Agreed, the same as mileage on your vehicle at full speed all the time vs idle.
Also don't forget start-up amps is 5 times run amps on induction motors.

[mldollins]

I thought it was constant.

Unfortunately, this generator was given to me by my father. It is a coleman. It has a couple of major design flaws. It only holds a gallon of gas and the one of the bars over the frame makes it difficult to get to the gas tank. Then again, i cannot complain because it was free. My dad went with a natural gas generator 17 KW I believe.

Well anyway, I had my deep freeze on it as well as my satellite and TV. I get approximately 1.75 hours on a full tank and the tank holds a gallon.