IMPAX IM800I generator.

[Jameshow]

Anyone got one of these or a clone of ...

I'm looking for a 240v power supply for when I'm doing work in site with my men's shed. So light power tools etc.

Couple of questions

1) how loud is Loud?

2) If using a 1200w circular saw does it draw 1200w with no load or cutting 1/2" compared to cutting a 6x2"???

3) How reliable are then. Are they temprimental like cheap petrol hedge trimmers / chainsaws?

Cheers James

 

[Trainee neophyte]

All generators are loud, so your shed will sound like a burger van no matter what. You may want to make a permanent soundproofed (and secure) outdoor home for it.

Your 1200w saw may need 2kw or more just to get started - if you are lucky it will have some info on the motor label, but probably not. Is an extension cable not an option?

 

[clogs]

my pref was for the Honda frame variety...
mine's the 1900w model, wish I had got a bigger one tho.....
starts first time every time and it;s gotta be 20 years old......their suitcase genny's are quiet but low power output...
plus if u use the occ 9" grinder or the bigger saw;s a 2200w model would be the smallest I'd buy.....
as T, Neophyte says they are all noisey but the best of the old models.....
The latest newer models, I have no idea.....but pricey.....

 

[Spectric]

Genys are rated in Kva, Apparent power (kVA) x power factor (Pf) = actual power (kW) or Actual power (kW) / power factor (Pf) = apparent power (kVA) because the geny is a power source and not a load, it has to supply the total amount of power to a system even if not all of it is actual power.