I need to know the Max amps or peak LOAD that a 7.5" Worm Drive saw will pull.
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Shopping for a "HAND CARRY" Generator.
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More than a little 50 year old portable honda generator will do.....I tested it once.
There should be a plate on the side of your saw with that information. I fully expect that the Honda eu2000i would work of you.
The "Worm Drive" is not handy to me just now, and I am hoping to have someone pick-up a portable generator for me at COSTCO.
I found this table: Which shows 3100 watts. But I have run Worm Drives with small 2000 watt generators, using a quick and brief click to start the blade spinning then add steady power.
I found this table: Which shows 3100 watts. But I have run Worm Drives with small 2000 watt generators, using a quick and brief click to start the blade spinning then add steady power.
| Item | Starting Wattage (W) | Running Wattage (W) |
| Circular Saw | 2400 | 1200 |
| Drill | 1800 | 720 |
| Edger | 2400 | 960 |
| Electric Chainsaw | 2400 | 1200 |
| Electric Lawn Mower | 4320 | 1440 |
| Electric Pressure Washer | 3600 | 1200 |
| Electric String Trimmer | 1500 | 600 |
| Jig Saw | 1800 | 720 |
| Miter Saw | 2100 | 840 |
| Orbital Sander | 1800 | 600 |
| Paint Sprayer | 1080 | 360 |
| Planer | 2400 | 960 |
| Router | 1500 | 600 |
| Water Pump | 3000 | 1000 |
| Wet/Dry Vacuum | 2500 | 888 |
| Winch | 5400 | 1800 |
| Furnace Fan, gas/fuel oil furnace | ||
| 1/8 horsepower (hp) | 500 | 300 |
| 1/6 horsepower (hp) | 750 | 500 |
| 1/4 horsepower (hp) | 1000 | 600 |
| 2/5 horsepower (hp) | 1400 | 700 |
| 3/5 horsepower (hp) | 2350 | 875 |
| Central Air Conditioner | ||
| 10,000 BTU | 2200 | 1500 |
| 20,000 BTU | 3300 | 2500 |
| 24,000 BTU | 4950 | 3800 |
| 32,000 BTU | 6500 | 5000 |
| 40,000 BTU | 6700 | 6000 |
| 1/4' Drill | 300 | 300 |
| Jigsaw | 300 | 300 |
| Electric Weed Trimmer | 500 | 500 |
| Belt Sander | 1000 | 1000 |
| Disc Sander | 1200 | 1200 |
| Chain Saw | 1200 | 1200 |
| Worm Drive Saw | 3100 | 1560 |
| 12' Concrete Cutter | 3600 | 1800 |
| 7 1/4' Circular Saw | 3000 | 1500 |
| Disc Grinder | 4000 | 2000 |
| Air Compressor (Average) | 4000 | 2000 |
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That is a handy chart!
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EU2200 would be my best guess slightly larger than the EU2000 but still lite enough to carry around and sip fuel. The predator 3500 inverter generator has also proven itself worthwhile but a lot more to carry around.
They also make an EU 3,000. Many generators will take a surge higher than the continuous run. The steady load is half of the starting load.
My experience is that it is the "tool" that gets killed, not the generator.
I don't currently belong to COSTCO. Anyone able to see what they carry, preferable Anchorage store.
Last time I was at costco in Montana, they where carrying Generac brand, all large, non-inverter generators.
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You can look at their website without being a member.
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That's a heavy load to move by ones self! Pretty sure it out weights the predator 3500 but it is a better unit IMO.
Will it fit and charge a Tesla? 
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Yeah, the Honda 3000's are heavy. Hubby and I can get it in and out of the truck, but it's all I can do. We try to make sure it's really low on fuel before we hoist it up. He might be able to do it himself it he absolutely HAD to, but it would have to be an extremely urgent situation b/c he'd need all his adrenaline to get it done and he's not gettin' any younger.
We have the 2200 and it's companion b/c we can see the writing on the wall. We're not going to be able to handle the 3000 for long. It's a monster. But we're not going to give up camping and I like my air conditioner! The 3000 handles that fine and runs all night b/c of it's bigger tank. The twins (2200's) will run it, but not as smooth and comes with less time b/c they hold less gas.
Hubby was able to run his table saw on the smaller generator. It pulled pretty hard but it did the job. He was cutting paneling for the inside of a shed.
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There's an aftermarket fuel cap for Honda generators that lets you hook up an auxiliary tank, IE: a boat type tank or just drop a line in a 5 gallon tank. I have mine hooked to a 55 gallon barrel I use as the fuel tank.
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Thanks for mentioning that. I just found what I needed on ebay.
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Good deal!Thanks for mentioning that. I just found what I needed on ebay.
I believe that I saw a video of a Tesla with a Honda EU 3000 in the trunk.Will it fit and charge a Tesla?
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Thinking outside the box...
A Dewalt 20V saw can do most jobs and the "carry potential" depends on how many batteries and charger one carries.
I have been pleased with mine. Takes a second or 2 to spin up. Then cuts like my corded saws.
Ben
A Dewalt 20V saw can do most jobs and the "carry potential" depends on how many batteries and charger one carries.
I have been pleased with mine. Takes a second or 2 to spin up. Then cuts like my corded saws.
Ben
Do you have a side-by-side? That could carry a fair size genset.
