Generator output for tyre warmers?

[cowpoos]

whats output [in KW] does a generator need to put out to comfortably run a set of tyre warmers?

[svs]

whats output [in KW] does a generator need to put out to comfortably run a set of tyre warmers?

one set. a 1.5kw generator to be safe.

usually tyrewarmers will require 700W -> 1kW, but some of the cheaper generators can't run happily at their rated load.

[cowpoos]

chur.....the $500 repco special will do the job then [2.2kw]

[Finn]

Sorry to say but the portable Honda generators are the best on the market. I've got a 2kv one and it's great. They also make a 1kv unit. They are pricey though and may be an overkill cause they are the inverter type which you don't really need for tire warmers.

You need something that is portable and can deliver at least 2kv so it's not ringing it guts out like your bike will be. TardeMe is a good place to look.

[rustys]

I have been using a "Super Works" 1800w generator bought from "Super Cheap " rated continuous power output-1500w. max output-1.8 Kva.
Runs two sets tyre warmers no problem. Running time on 12-litres 10hrs

[kickingzebra]

Trademe is frikken expensive but.
SVS, is there gonna be power at taupo? any idea?
Darryl is hooking us up with a cheaper 2.5 Kva genny, send him a text ro pm or something

[cowpoos]

Trademe is frikken expensive but.
SVS, is there gonna be power at taupo? any idea?
Darryl is hooking us up with a cheaper 2.5 Kva genny, send him a text ro pm or something
no power at taupo till next year...

[Finn]

no power at taupo till next year...

You can borrow mine any time you like poos, i don't use it, but I want a sticker on the side of your bike saying "Power by Honda".

[kickingzebra]

Can I borrow it? Love you long time!

[cowpoos]

You can borrow mine any time you like poos, i don't use it, but I want a sticker on the side of your bike saying "Power by Honda".
the $500 repco special will do the job then

[svs]

taupo told me there was some power and water in the pits, just the garages aren't finished yet.

[Kyle]

The garages are more than "not finshed." They are still in the process of laying the basic concrete structure and its fenced off from the pits. I would assume the workers have power, A big portable generator i think, but ive not seen anyone able to use it in the pits, they all bring there own power. Heres a pic of the garages on 28th september. On the subject of tire warmers, where is a good place to buy them?

[skelstar]

Man...the running generator is going to kill the ambience isn't it poos?...will you be able to sleep still?

[cowpoos]

taupo told me there was some power and water in the pits, just the garages aren't finished yet.
nope...they hav a couple of plugs thats it at this stage...

[svs]

On the subject of tire warmers, where is a good place to buy them?

http://www.tyrewarmers.co.nz

or come and talk to me or derek at Taupo

[Chops]

Got some motrax units off that website... quick service all happy here:hug:

also got a warehouse generator-$100 on special-rated to 950 watts, 650 constant, runs the warmers happily- they pull 600.

[Torque]

Just bought a generator from Bunnings.GMC 2300w $700 2 year guarantee:2thumbsup . Tyre warmers use 700w each so should do the job. Rated power for constant running is 2000w so it will struggle running 2 sets:( . See how it goes this weekend at Taupo.