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mower&more1986
10-15-2007, 09:59 PM
not sure if this the right place to ask this.
what will a 750 watt generator power also its two stroke powered some general ideas would be nice
tryingtomakeit
10-15-2007, 10:09 PM
6.25 Amps worth. Maybe two vacuums at once.

Watts divided by volts=amps. In this case, 750 watts divided by 120 volts equals 6.25 amps.

http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm
Restrorob
10-15-2007, 10:15 PM
When we have storms and power outages down here I hook my 2300 to a small up-right freezer, Full sized fridge, 2/3 light bulbs and the tv to watch the weather reports and that's pushing it a little.

The freezer and fridge are ran 1 hr on then 4 hrs off.

750, I would guess one power tool (saw etc) at a time. Couple of lights with tv/radio, Pretty sure a fridge would be pushing this one.
Luvs2Play
10-15-2007, 10:23 PM
A 600 watt microwave, and a 60 watt lightbulb. Keep the beer cold in the cooler.
mower&more1986
10-15-2007, 11:16 PM
yeah its alittle under powered I really only need it for my sump pump
and sometime to power a drill or sawzaw
its only 149.99 at menards
mower&more1986
10-15-2007, 11:23 PM
also maybe my block heater on my truck during there winter lol
Luvs2Play
10-15-2007, 11:24 PM
I carry a 1000 watt on my trailer just in case I need to run the grinder or microwave. It can charge a 12 volt battery if needed. The 2 cycle is good for me, never have to change oil, just add weedeater gas when needed.
mower&more1986
10-15-2007, 11:26 PM
wow harbor freight tools has some great generators
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=55270
Bill Kapaun
10-16-2007, 05:03 AM
746 Watts = 1 Horsepower.
Since the start up current of an electric motor can be several times its "normal" current, you MAY be hard pressed to run a 1/2 HP motor.
You really need to know what current any electric motors require for start up and what "surge" capacity the generator has.
pugs
10-17-2007, 01:27 PM
You may have trouble starting a sump pump with that...

short answer to your questiong: Not much.
Bill Kapaun
10-17-2007, 03:02 PM
He's a link to a pdf that lists starting current per frame "code".
Note that is in a locked rotor state and is in KW/HP. (KVA=WATTS)
Page 9/25

http://www.superb.org/TU/machine/Text/Chapter%2015-%20Codes.pdf