What size generator do we need?

[Doc]

For the infield?

I run tire warmers, helmet drying fan, trickle charger, radio (for race calls) and a Fridge at the most during the day. (could do without the fridge I suppose).

What do you guys need power for?

2000 watts work? Bigger? Smaller?

Discuss.

[daviid]

warmers are generally 1000 to 1300 watts a set

[butcher bergs]

You could do without the fridge "you suppose"? Holy shit man! Where does it end?

You could do without everything but your tire warmers.

[TheIglu]

I gots me a 5500/8500 peak that I could rent out for the weekend

[Doc]

Small battery in the bike, needs the charger.

I sweat like a pig and need the fan.

You want cold Guiness.... I need the Fridge.

[Pittenger5]

The man needs the fridge.

[Kurlon]

After bringing a fridge to the last few events last year, I absolutely will not go without.

[butcher bergs]

Nancys, the lot.

[tdiloren]

Will electricity still be an issue for the May 26 & 27 TTD. I have a 5000w generator I can bring.

[lrrs699]

For the infield?

I run tire warmers, helmet drying fan, trickle charger, radio (for race calls) and a Fridge at the most during the day. (could do without the fridge I suppose).

What do you guys need power for?

2000 watts work? Bigger? Smaller?

Discuss.

Bring a big one and camp next to me, i will save you a spot...especially if the rumor is true..

[seth399]

a helmet cooling fan?? I didn't know those exist ehe

[The Crashing Tomato]

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/699332-post12.html

add in whatever appliance you want just figure that they will all run at the same time and you should be all set.

quantity over quality .... the type of stuff we need at the track does not need 'super clean' power ... just needs power. higher watt capacity = more racers with more stuff they are use to having. cold Guiness, radio, cooling fans (for bikes and racers), lights ............ back during the ice storm Home cheapO had 12,000 watt gen sets for $1200 1:10 is actually a good ratio when it comes to generators

hope this helps DOC et al.

[mzdagrl]

So, Doc does this mean you're racing this coming weekend?

[Jayspeed]

For the infield?

I run tire warmers, helmet drying fan, trickle charger, radio (for race calls) and a Fridge at the most during the day. (could do without the fridge I suppose).

What do you guys need power for?

2000 watts work? Bigger? Smaller?

Discuss.

Just look on any of these appliances you listed for a spec plate or sticker that will tell you the amps or watts it uses. If it provides amps( like it will say 2a) then multiply 120(volts) x the amps = watts. Now go count how many watts each unit is and add em up! It might also say Input Voltage- 120 V AC 60Hz 2a. Forget about the 60Hz just go for the V(volts) and A (amps). 120 x 2 = 240 watts. If it says the voltage and then the (W)watts then your all set, no arithmatic required.

[The Crashing Tomato]

amps * voltage = watts

1.5 * 120 = 180 watts per battery tender

5 * 120 = 600 watts per tire warmer * 2 per bike = 1200 watts

8 * 120 = 960 watts per air compressor

14 * 120 = 1680 watts per a/c unit

11 * 120 = 1320 watts per microwave oven

these are some approximate numbers to consider when choosing a generator

basically you'd be able to have two bikes with tire warmers and two battery tenders or a radio or something else small. if you wanted some other appliance to run you'd have to unplug your tire warmers to start the air compressor etc ...... etc ......

[Doc]

a helmet cooling fan?? I didn't know those exist ehe

All the sweaty fast guys use them.

[The Crashing Tomato]

Fixed only cuz I'm a member

All the sweaty fat guys use them.

[seth399]

All the sweaty fast guys use them.

ewwww!

[Doc]

All the sweaty fast guys use them.

Fixed only cuz I'm a member

Did I say fast? Frick I meant what you said!

ewwww!

Come give me a hug after the ULSB race. : I am furry too.

[seth399]

something tells me I am not going to sleep well up at the track!

[Rambunctous]

How much do I need? I have a electric drill, a Goerge Foreman grill, a charger for my cell phone, toaster oven, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, curling iron, slot cars, bud light sign, tire warmers, alarm clock, waffle iron, crock pot, pc, television, cable box, razor, toothbrush, sex toys, and some night lights.

[seth399]

How much do I need? I have a electric drill, a Goerge Foreman grill, a charger for my cell phone, toaster oven, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, curling iron, slot cars, bud light sign, tire warmers, alarm clock, waffle iron, crock pot, pc, television, cable box, razor, toothbrush, sex toys, and some night lights.

specify what size crock pot and if the sex toys are double ended

[palanon]

This just may be able to cover you,,,,maybe.

[Doc]

So, Doc does this mean you're racing this coming weekend?

Nope. Just getting prepared in case I need it for round 3.

[Doc]

How much do I need? I have a electric drill, a Goerge Foreman grill, a charger for my cell phone, toaster oven, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, curling iron, slot cars, bud light sign, tire warmers, alarm clock, waffle iron, crock pot, pc, television, cable box, razor, toothbrush, sex toys, and some night lights.

Where are YOU pitting. :