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BchrisL said:
Pigs On The Wing BBQ said:
I thought it was: E = I * R or Volts = Amps * Resistance. One volt of electrical potential equals one amp of current times one ohm of resistance.

That is true. So if V=IR then Watts = (IR)X(I) or I^2 R

AC or DC. But with generators usually you don't worry about resistance, most things are rated in watts. So if you have a 2000 watt generator it should handle 33 60-watt light bulbs or 20 100-watt bulbs.

BTY a 120 volt 60 watt light bulb has a 240 ohm filiment. E^2/P = R

But you cant have 1500 watts of light bulbs burning & try to start a 500 watt motor with a 2000 watt genset unless it rated for 3000 surge watts, They are sold labled like this:
Total output 2000 watts continuous or 2500W surge
(the surge varies by brand & model) I think it has to do with the motors HP
 
wittdog said:
Uncle Bubba said:
For now, that's all you want to run.
This coming from the guy that uses a search light to check his chicken :LOL:

Because he has a little chicken??? :shock:
The weight of the 3000 (150#s) is hard to take.
My surge demands will be light on the RV/cooker set-up. The only thing I need to check on is the A/C on the RV which does not have to be used ... just a nice plus if possible.
You can see my chicken from 100 yards. :LOL:
 
I would get the 3000. Mostly everyone that uses a Honda generator at comps is using the 3000. Better to have and not need than to need and not have. Buy once...no regrets.
 

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