Just bought a small generator can some one help 0.65 KVA into watts?

Mazio_2

I have just bought a Nutool (NTPG2-P) 2 stroke generator for £15 from Focus but I cant work out the loading in watts say
AC power 230-240V - 50Hz
Rated power 0.65KVA
Peak Power 0.78KVA
Phase Single
Power Factor cos(o with a line through) = 1
DC output 12V, 8.3amps.

Will I be able to run several ligths in my house if there is a power cut?

will-he-payitoff

Its about 650 watts so yes you can run lights with it

baldelectrician

1 kVA is approximately 1 watt

650 kVA is approximately 650 watts.

As far as cheap generators go you can not connect them directly to your houses electricity supply (special equipment is required to prevent your generator back feeding your neighbours and the incoming supply network.

You would be advised to run an extension from the generator for lamps and such items.

Please note cheap generators can fluctuate voltage and frequency - this can cause damage to electronic items

Lorian

I guess the long extension lead will be required to get away from the noise too...

MrBG

And if its 2-stroke it'll sound like someone's riding a chicken chaser through your house.

I'd go for rechargeable fluorescent lanterns for emergency lighting, great for barbecues on warm summer evenings too.

Mazio_2

We have alot of power cuts here and I just thought for £15 it could be worth getting.
I was thinking of running extension lead for a couple of lights if required.
Do you think it could run a medium sized freezer safely as well?

Thanx for the replies.

Mazio_2

MrBG wrote: »

And if its 2-stroke it'll sound like someone's riding a chicken chaser through your house.

I'd go for rechargeable fluorescent lanterns for emergency lighting, great for barbecues on warm summer evenings too.

It is 2 stroke. But for £15 its cheaper than flourescent lights.

ariba10

It could run a TV but not a freezer.

Alias_Omega

Should get yourself a good old car battery, and some 12v headlamps, hey presto.

Scrap yards will give you the batteries, charge them and store them in the shed etc. Top up every year or so.

650w is good, but i would go with the diesel 2kw+ generators for long term use...