Problem 4 Fri Nite Cruise-in DJ

[Rev'n Kevin]

I did a lot of research work today on generators, the problem I have found out is that not any ol' generator is going to work. I need a Digital Inverter Generator, so far I have only found two, the Robin Subaru R1700I and a McCulloch, which is the less expensive of the two @ $529.00 @ Harbor Freight.

Not an expense that I can afford at this time, I'm going to keep looking into this, but unless someone has this type of generator, that we can borrow, probably I won't be able to set up the DJ/Music booth this week.

If any of you have any ideas, let me know.

[BLK03SVT]

How about a rental? Just a thought...

[Rev'n Kevin]

Wasn't planning on a one night stand, lol.

Alrighty, help me figure this out, been doing some more research, but can't seem to find all the answers. I need 120v AC @60hz/300w, so if I was to install say a 1200w DC to AC power inverter into my truck, this should give me more than enough I would think, if I am outputing 400w per channel through my power mixer.

I imagine I would have to keep the truck running to not drain the battery, so then I am drawing on the alternater for say 3 hours, good or not good?

Or using the same theory, hook the same inverter to say a cheap generator w/ 12 dc output, and it should do the same thing as a more expensive inverter generator, I would think.

[HanksGT]

Yep-a frend took a single wire alternator, 12v battery and a 5HP gas engine and made a cool 12v generator. With an invertor of the correct size you can run for hours.

Wasn't planning on a one night stand, lol.

Alrighty, help me figure this out, been doing some more research, but can't seem to find all the answers. I need 120v AC @60hz/300w, so if I was to install say a 1200w DC to AC power inverter into my truck, this should give me more than enough I would think, if I am outputing 400w per channel through my power mixer.

I imagine I would have to keep the truck running to not drain the battery, so then I am drawing on the alternater for say 3 hours, good or not good?

Or using the same theory, hook the same inverter to say a cheap generator w/ 12 dc output, and it should do the same thing as a more expensive inverter generator, I would think.

[hpmotzd]

You might want to send Jemal an email and ask him about his generator. I was talking to him about it a little bit on Saturday and it sounds like it will put out a lot of power. It might work and he said he was willing to bring it out on Friday if you think it will.

[Mr. Austin]

whats on friday the cruise over on 91st?

[Rev'n Kevin]

You might want to send Jemal an email and ask him about his generator. I was talking to him about it a little bit on Saturday and it sounds like it will put out a lot of power. It might work and he said he was willing to bring it out on Friday if you think it will.

I can't find my club list, maybe you can have him email me, as far as power goes 1500w minimum would work, but main problem is it has to be a inverter generator, it produces a sine wave, that is much cleaner than a regular generator, commonly used for computers and medical equipment, my equipment is a little more sensitive than most, pro vs. consumer.

[Mr. Austin]

you can rent generators from home depot if it comes down to it. other than that i cnt think of where to get one. i know some venture guy may have them so i will give him a call and see what hes got

[Blown66]

How about a REALLY long extention cord running from Auto Zone. :)
I'm kidding btw...well kinda kidding.

Maybe we can plug it into the cigarette lighter of the old lady that calls herself pony girl?

[Mr. Austin]

Lol. find someone that has a really good system in there car and is willing to bring a battery pack just incase the car dies.