falcaineer Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Anyone know what size generator I'll need to run the Pro Pressure Washer? I'm considering a generator for mobile business so want to make sure I get one that works well. I'd also take recommendations for generators you use. Thanks, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RayS Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 20 hours ago, falcaineer said: Anyone know what size generator I'll need to run the Pro Pressure Washer? I'm considering a generator for mobile business so want to make sure I get one that works well. I'd also take recommendations for generators you use. Thanks, all! Hi Chris, It comes down to the watts that you will need for the largest item that you are going to run. I've found that the vacuum takes more than the pressure washer, but neither of mine pull over 1500 watts, so I'm good with a 2000 watt generator. Check the specifications on what you plan on running, pick the maximum item and go 500 watts above that. I'd be surprised if a 2000 watt portable Honda wouldn't be enough, unless you are going to run an Air Cannon which according to what is online is 2500 watts itself. I like the Honda for being light weight, fuel efficient and quiet. They are not the cheapest out there, but tend to live forever with standard maintenance. falcaineer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 Thanks Ray. I wasn't thinking about the Air Cannon, that's also a good point. I'm having difficulty figuring out the wattage requirements for some of the tools, unless I'm missing something? Hopefully some others on here have run a generator with these types of tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RayS Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Hi Chris, According to manuals that came with the SK mini and SK 15, they are 500 watt with a maximum of 750 My two pressure washers, one is 1,400 and the other is 1,600 My 2.5 gallon shop vac is 1,400, the 1 gallon is 700 The Pro Series pressure washer on the Adam's site is 1,800 according to the specs online: 800 PSI, 120V/60Hz -15 Amp, 1800 Watts Power Supply, and over 2 GPM The standard pressure washer according to a 3rd party site is 1,600, but the information is supposed to be in your manual as part of the safety instructions, which is where you can find the info for nearly all electronics. I will recommend looking in the manuals for all the equipment to be sure that the one you have is correct for the version you own. falcaineer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 Thanks, Ray. I have both the Adam's Pro and 2.0, but was struggling to find or make sure the information on the website or manuals was fully accurate - I know the Pro, for example, said 1800W power supply but didn't know if that's what it ran at, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 If you’re gonna be using gas, why not just get a gas powered pressure washer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 8 hours ago, BrianT said: If you’re gonna be using gas, why not just get a gas powered pressure washer? Not a bad idea, but I've already invested in and am more than happy with the Adam's ones I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Andrii Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Hi Chris I'm using Westinghouse iGen 2500/2.200-Watt Super Quiet Gas Powered Inverter Generator with my Adam's Pro-Series Pressure Washer and it works fine. falcaineer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Andrii said: Hi Chris I'm using Westinghouse iGen 2500/2.200-Watt Super Quiet Gas Powered Inverter Generator with my Adam's Pro-Series Pressure Washer and it works fine. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Phil0110 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) I can advise duel fuel generator, e.g. Champion, it's very powerful. The frequency is a solid 60Hz. For European users, I looked but am unable to find where the frequency can be changed to 50Hz. The voltage sits at 122VAC with no load, and reduces to around 119VAC with decent loads (2x 10-12A power tools). The engine does not appear to strain to support that load. Edited January 26 by Phil0110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Norton Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 If your individual tools don't list power requirements in their specifications, I suggest using something like a P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor to measure actual power consumption in typical use cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Norton said: If your individual tools don't list power requirements in their specifications, I suggest using something like a P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor to measure actual power consumption in typical use cases. Thanks, Steve! Have one I can swing by and borrow? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Norton Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 6 hours ago, falcaineer said: Thanks, Steve! Have one I can swing by and borrow? 😁 As a matter of fact, I do and you're welcome to. I just need to find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Anyone know what size generator I'll need to run the Pro Pressure Washer? I'm considering a generator for mobile business so want to make sure I get one that works well.
I'd also take recommendations for generators you use.
Thanks, all!
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