Ian

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am looking for a petrol generator to run a pressure washer, or a light or power tools etc, something i can use when i am working on my car.

i have seen alot that are rated at 2.3kw will this be powerfull enough, or what would i need?

thanks
ian

joekont

Depends on how powerful your pressure washer is.

I've used the 900w little suitcase jobbers to run a drill. But it wouldn't run a compressor.
We've now got a 2.3kw jobber that'll run a compressor or a kettle. But it won't run my mig welder.
I borrow a mates 4kw badboy for that.

Look on the little plate on your pressure washer or in the handbook. That'll tell you the rated power of the motor or it's rated consumption. Thats what you'll need to know.

Ian

iTrader: (10)

can anyone recoment me one, want something as powerfull as poss, small enough to go into the boot of the scoob, and cheap.

dont mind second hand if anyonehas one going

petrol would be best

joekont

You can get 2.3kw jobbers (same as mine) from Makro for about £200.
Thats where I got mine and it's had a bit of industrial use and it still starts 3rd pull everytime.

But it weighs about 30kgs. Maybe a touch more.