Generator output for tyre warmers?

**cowpoos** · 6th October 2006, 14:40

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

**svs** · 6th October 2006, 14:55

Originally Posted by cowpoos

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** · 6th October 2006, 14:57

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

**Finn** · 6th October 2006, 15:00

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** · 6th October 2006, 15:23

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** · 6th October 2006, 15:24

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** · 6th October 2006, 15:27

Originally Posted by 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

no power at taupo till next year...

**Finn** · 6th October 2006, 15:37

Originally Posted by cowpoos

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** · 6th October 2006, 15:49

Can I borrow it? Love you long time!

**cowpoos** · 6th October 2006, 15:50

Originally Posted by Finn

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** · 6th October 2006, 21:51

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

**Kyle** · 7th October 2006, 07:51

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?