Roland S

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would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« on: June 29, 2013, 09:53:15 pm »
hi

as the title suggests would a honda 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac ok?

BDCS

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Re: would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 09:58:56 pm »
Yes I'd say so

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Kenny83

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Re: would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2013, 11:13:36 pm »
I once run my 1400 watt paddle mixer of a 750 watt generator, I had to start it off slow though and sometimes cut out when the mix was heavy, but just kept resetting it, it got me through the job... the things we do to get by sometimes  ;D
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Re: would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2013, 06:54:54 am »
Assume you have 2 or 3 vac motors turn them on in stages at startup..  as said should be ok.

Roland S

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Re: would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2013, 11:32:07 am »
cheers guys  :)

Nameless Drudge

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Re: would a 3.7kw max 2.96kw rated generator run a 3kw vac?
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2013, 10:53:20 pm »
Not recommended at all at all at all.
 3.7kva gennie 2.96kw output and you want it to run a 3kw machine. 2.96 is not 3. It will trip out,die young and you`ll become an alcoholic!