110v Kapex on generator

[neth27]

I know this has been asked before  [big grin]. I’m looking for a generator to power my 110v Kapex on a site with no power. Would this generator work?https://p1pe.co.uk/p1-p4000i-4000w-portable-petrol-inverter-generator/

I will be plugging my transformer into it then my Kapex. If this would work I would also try adding my midi extractor in between.

Thanks John..

 

[Job and Knock]

I'm never that keen on using generators unless they are the really big diesel sets that come on a sled and have to be craned into position. It's simply that with smaller generators you often get voltage fluctuation (brown outs and surges) and missed half phases none of which is good for any tool which has electronics in the motor to regulate speed. Last time I tried to use my OF2200 on a generator it refused to run. Sparkies told me that it was the voltage fluctuating between about 95 and 110 volts (measured between live and return). Had to use my old single speed Elu 1/2in router instead. In situations like that I wouldn't be using a Kapex. I think it would be asking for a motor or electronics failure

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

I regularly run tools on-site on a generator and my experience has been good thus far. I have a pair of Honda EU3000 HANDI inverter generators that can be linked. I bought them because I wanted the “clean”/stable power they provide, I figured if they are marketed as being safe for computers and delicate electronics, they should be safe for tools with microprocessors in them (assuming I’m providing enough watts).

If I’m just running a single tool I’m fine using one generator, otherwise if I’m concerned about current draw I’ll fire up the second generator. With both generators linked, I have ~5,400 watts available on a 30 amp circuit.

For sizing your generator, my understanding is that a good rule of thumb is that your generator should be able to provide double the tools rated wattage to allow for startup draw.

 

[BJM9818]

Given the Kapex issues I would stick to a Honda inverter generator. I would say the 3000is is the smallest I would go.

I have a Honda 2000/3000is/7000is they are the best.

 

[neth27]

Given the Kapex issues I would stick to a Honda inverter generator. I would say the 3000is is the smallest I would go.

I have a Honda 2000/3000is/7000is they are the best.

There’s no way I can pay £2500 for a generator, however good they are  [eek]

John.

 

[James Biddle]

Given the Kapex issues I would stick to a Honda inverter generator. I would say the 3000is is the smallest I would go.

I have a Honda 2000/3000is/7000is they are the best.

There’s no way I can pay £2500 for a generator, however good they are  [eek]

John.

Hard to argue price sensitivity for supplying power to a Kapex.

 

[Jiggy Joiner]

A minimum of a 3 KVA generator, preferably 4 KVA should cope fine.

 

[jeh]

I know this has been asked before  [big grin]. I’m looking for a generator to power my 110v Kapex on a site with no power. Would this generator work?https://p1pe.co.uk/p1-p4000i-4000w-portable-petrol-inverter-generator/

I will be plugging my transformer into it then my Kapex. If this would work I would also try adding my midi extractor in between.

Thanks John..

For the money I might just buy the cordless DeWalt sliding mitre saw. It can be used with two batteries or corded and the motor is probably a lot less sensitive than the Kapex's.

 

[neth27]

I know this has been asked before  [big grin]. I’m looking for a generator to power my 110v Kapex on a site with no power. Would this generator work?https://p1pe.co.uk/p1-p4000i-4000w-portable-petrol-inverter-generator/

I will be plugging my transformer into it then my Kapex. If this would work I would also try adding my midi extractor in between.

Thanks John..

For the money I might just buy the cordless DeWalt sliding mitre saw. It can be used with two batteries or corded and the motor is probably a lot less sensitive than the Kapex's.

I have the 36v cordless makita mitre saw. It’s to heavy and bulky to move around a building site all day. Also the Kapex on the stand is so much more accurate and easy to use than any other mitre saw.