[Rhodes22-list] Generator

[Gardner, Douglas (LNG-DAY)]

Well, both you and Rik have expressed the same sentiment ("wish I got the
2000i").

That makes me think of 2 things... (e.g. Thing 1 and Thing 2)

Thing 1: Maybe I should heed the advice and get a eu2000i (this would
probably be the intelligent thing to do, but they are a bit spendy and I'm
not sure I have more than $900 worth of need)

Thing 2: Maybe I should try to take advantage of your mistake and offer to
buy your 1000i from you so you can get a 2000i.

Hmmmm.....


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Robert Skinner
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 2:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Generator 


"Gardner, Douglas (LNG-DAY)" wrote:
> ...  Unfortunately, I just checked on the charger in my Airstream and it
> draws 975 watts (max).  That just seems a little too close for comfort.
Now
> I'm sure I probably won't hit it unless the batteries are dead, but it
also
> wouldn't leave anything left over for lights!  So, I'm leaning toward the
> 2000i.  I don't know, maybe a 1000 watt generator would be fine.  I'm just
a
> little leary of it given yours kicking out.

Two thoughts:

1.  To reset the breaker on the eu1000i (and probably 
the 2000 as well), you have to shut down the generator 
and restart it.  This is a PITA, probably deliberate 
on the part of the design team to avoid chronic 
overloading.

2.  The larger eu20001 is more appropriate for general 
use, as it will also handle power tools and 
refrigerators (and perhaps freezers) in case of a 
blackout.  I wish I'd gotten the larger one, now that 
I've come up against the limitations of the 1000.
-- 
Robert W. Skinner CDP, "Squirrel Haven"
9 Gateway Commons, Gorham, ME 04038-1331

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