Need some examples of "clean power" gensets

[everlastsupport]

Looking at running IMIG 200(future purchase) and also 160STH off genset. S/F....Ken M

You should not have a problem with most generators as the two unit pull less than 30 amps. Stick with a name brand and 6000+ watts and you should be just fine. Like Sean said, we too can run the IMIG 200 all day on our Porter Cable unit.

[EchoSixMike]

Excellent, thanks. S/F....Ken M

[Alaska]

You should not have a problem with most generators as the two unit pull less than 30 amps. Stick with a name brand and 6000+ watts and you should be just fine. Like Sean said, we too can run the IMIG 200 all day on our Porter Cable unit.

I have been considering a generator purchase for some time now, and after last night's wind storm (gusts of up to 103mph) on my weather station here at the house and three trees down I think I am going out to buy one. Although the power was only out for a few hours, one never knows right. Anyway, I was toying around with picking up a used Hobart, Lincoln, or Miller gas powered welder like the Ranger or Bobcat but they are around $3k here at least, and used ones are nearly as much. They are also not too mobile unless you throw them on a trailer, and with a 23hp engine on most drink the fuel I am sure. The local Lowes and Home Depot have a selection of 5k to 11k generators much more reasonably priced, and they appear to be more fuel efficient as well. Looks like for about $900 or less I can get a pretty decent tradational style generator.

I am not an electrican, and only have a working knowledge of this issue so please excuse my ignorance here. But, I had this impression that a newer inverter style generator was needed so not to wreck the hi-tech componets in the new IGBT welders and plasma cutters. Although I have not had to have any of my equipment sent back for repair, I am a big fan of the 5 year warranty on the Everlast products and I do not want to void any of the warranties. Maybe someone from Everlast can give us a solid answer on this. Does Everlast stand behind possible damage caused by electrical power from a generator such as a surges etc?

Also, does anyone have any experience running a PP60 on a generator at full power? If so, what size generator are you using?

Thanks again, this thread has been very helpful and informative on picking a generator.

[cbmkr]

We have 2 generators we use both are Honda's and both clean power, We use an EU3000is and EU2000i ,the 3000 will also run our fifth wheel camper and you can pony there generators together to gain more power.