Our PA and timing equipment all runs on 12v DC. The computer and printer
requires AC. The generator drives a battery charger for the DC equipment
and goes into a UPS for the computer. If the generator fails, we have
enough power to print out everything and keep running without the
computer. We use a donated desktop instead of a laptop. I find the full
size keyboard easier to use.
You might consider the Honda inverter based generators. Very smooth power
output. They have gotten good reviews. We have a Yamaha 800 watt and it
provides plenty of power. Unless you want to run an air conditioner, you
shouldn't need more than a 1k to 2k unit.
glen
Blue Ridge Region
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From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Vern Anderson
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 9:25 AM
To: evolution-discussions@yahoogroups.com; autox@autox.team.net;
pgh_autox@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Power line conditioners for portable generators
Hello everyone,
Our region is buying a portable generator to supply power to our laptop,
printer, amp/mic and other misc things. We are also buying a digital
display from RaceAmerica (the 5" tall 6065B model). I'm almost certain
I need to use a power line conditioner to protect the solid-state stuff
(display, laptop, printer, amp/mic) from fluctuations in the generator's
power. Does anyone have any info about these, experience with them,
where you can get them, etc? Thanks!
Vern Anderson
Steel Cities Region Solo Chair
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