Inverters and generators... Need info

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  1. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    I may not understand but a 2000 watt inverter generator should be able to run a 1500 watt space heater even with the start-up spike.

    Is that not correct?
     
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    You could turn it to a 1000 watts. It's hard to say. Often the power numbers are over stated.
     
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    It is legal to carry gasoline with you?
     
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    Not clean enough for tv or computer?
    I have used inverter power for years for both, no problems. The power is converted back to dc by the device.
     
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    Yes.

    to be legal you have to carry gas in dot accepted cans.
     
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    Is there a limit on how much you can carry?
     
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    I'm saying using a non inverter generator for a tv. I use an invertor for my tv and to charge my electronics. A $350 3500 watt generator how clean is the power? Idk. It's good enough for job sites. TV's????
     
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    no
     
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    8 gallons
     
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    A DOT gas can is fine. 8 gals max. Generator can not be gravity fed, has to have a fuel pump. This is what I've been told when I asked.
    See lots of trucks that have generators that are gravity fed? I guess they dont bother with it much?
     
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