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How to increase Portable Generator Wattage output
I have a small generator that I bought for my girlfriend but we have not been to satisfied with its performance. It's purpose was to run small things around the yard without being to much or too heavy to just grab quickly.
Though it is about not worth even the little effort unfortunately. I got it at Tractor Supply. It is a Sportsman 1500 running watts and a 2000 surge watts. I didn't and still don't know a lot about generators as a whole but really like the whole idea of them. Is there anyway to beef it up or make it a little stronger without just going to buy another brand new bigger one?
The "I want to do it myself" in me is telling me since I have several motors from former push lawn mowers and riding mowers even that I could upgrade my way with a little research. My girl friend thinks that it would be a good idea also before I get any more ideas in my head.
Since you guys have all helped me so much in the past on other issues I thought that you would have some great info on this matter to if you have the time to spare your thoughts.
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How to increase Portable Generator Wattage output
Not to sound dumb or anything but I am curious are you saying use their generator with my motor? I have heard some guys talking about how they made theirs that they use at their place and I was quite intrigued by this for some reason. I know the Sportman is not the equipment I need but I would like for it to be a little more something than it is now. though to build one myself I think would be so cool for many reasons other than the "men wanting to" I have been looking in to it the past 2 days and gathering my ideas but none of the guys at the hardware store have anything to offer as to help with like general advice.
I do love me some Harbour freight though!
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How to increase Portable Generator Wattage output
Man I think I actually understood that, that is so cool, I am wanting it basically to assist in the building or remodeling you could say of my shed. Other projects have come into play since I have started this one and others will be generated from its completion which has been a little slow in coming but still coming I hope.
It is a job in itself keeping cost to a minimum but I try to without putting way too much extra work to offset spending my cash but it is fun and rewarding when something works out well.
I do have a 17 hp engine that is looking quite like the victim of my thoughts at the moment but I am still researching all my possibilities.
The little Sportsman can barely run a couple sets of light and the house is way to far to run a cord safely I think.
Like I said this is not anywhere near a strong subject for me, but all I have is time to get the P's and Q's lined up and worked out. The main thing that would help is if I could get my air compressor to work at the shed. Most of my tools require it so it is a big part in the completion.
If I only had to paint it I would be sitting pretty but unfortunately I am sitting without walls on my shed.
Thank You so much for your knowledge you have shared.
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How to increase Portable Generator Wattage output
I was looking at the Harbor Freight link that you supplied and I love it. The info you provided is awesome. My girl friend liked it to, but had this question. How will running a gas powered engine differ from running it with a diesel engine considering you can run a diesel for extended periods of time with out the threat of overheating. Can that gas engine I have take long hours or will it need to be modified or what?
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How to increase Portable Generator Wattage output
It came from a lawn mower i never used.
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thanks for all the info again. I think I might give it a try and see what will become of it. I loved the harbor freight link and the product as well. How do you not like that place?
That is my dog Tae Dawg E. He is my T- cup Bulldog E. He is completely rotten but minds better than most kids.
He is truly a great dog and friend! I think I am going to see about finishing moving a building or talk my girl into building a catapault. . .Dont know how to spell that>
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