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Originally Posted by big_john
...minimum WATT rating required on a genset to run my 86 SOV - both with and without the Air Conditioner?
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1 2000w will handle ALL the systems except the AC.
and "how much" for the AC really depends on the AC in question and how long u would like it to last...
simple answer is 2x2000 on the gensets....
so get 1 2000 now and when/if u really wanna run the AC, add a second one at that time (plenty of time for shopping used too).
there are smaller ACs and more efficient ACs...
and there are folks reporting that 2400 watts (a yamaha) will run SOME ac units ok...
again check the specs for YOUR model of air conditioner and how many amps are needed at start up and for continuous operation.
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UNDER powering the start up or marginal power is a sure way to KILL the ac in short order.
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some are using 2800 watt gensets or 3000 or 3400.
the larger gensets are harder to move/lift/carry but DO work fine.
the utility of 2 smaller gensets in parallel is that they are easier to move and ONLY one can be used most of the time.
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scan the genset thread subforum, there are GREAT long exchanges by smart folks on what works and why.
and reading here is free!
cheers
2air'