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Homelite Homelite 3000 Watt Portable Generator

Whether its a power outage at home or the need for a more dependable generator at the job site, the Homelite 3000 Watt Portable Generator is up to the task. Essential household appliances can be kept running for up to 11 hours before refueling. And the multiple outlet model keeps multiple power tools running on the job sit too, which keeps crews working, not waiting.
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will it run a T.V & microwave
will it run a T.V & microwave
asked 2 years ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Yes, it should be able to run both of those at the same time. It has two 20 amp outlets. Run those two devices separately, one per outlet, you should be fine. See the information on noise. This gen set may be noisier than you want.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
Short answer is yes, but check the draw from both items as there are different sizes of TVs amd microwaves. There is a chart in the Depot that will help you pick the correct size.
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answered 2 years ago
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will it run the Air conditioning on an RV?
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Anonymous
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answer 1
If it is a swamp cooler then yes, if it's a large compressor type air conditioner no, if a small compressor air conditioner then it will probably manage. Borrow your neighbours and see. :-)
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
the magic formula is amps times volts equals watts. These figures shoul be on the unit.
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answered 1 year, 11 months ago
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what is the decibel rating/ how noisy is it? Does it have an inverter?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Yes. If you can make the carburetor quit leaking
answered 1 year, 1 month ago
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cropdoc3
answer 2
We do not rate in decibles although the units are loud and rev up and down upon load drawn from the unit. If you want to muffle the sound, place in an open ended enclosure so the unit can still opertae properly. Finally, it produces AC curernt only
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Adequate power for a remote building site?
I want to run a 7.25 skill saw and drill at a remote building site. I would also like to be able to recharge my 18v Ryobi tools with the Ryobi charger on site. Would this generator be adequate for this purpose?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Absolutely. They are used for that all the time. You should be able to use a couple of skill saws at the same time. There are two 20 amp 120VAC outlets on it. Just dont run two saws off one outlet.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
What you need to do is fill out the chart that The Home Depot has to see what unit you need . the formula is amps times volts equals watts. Add up all your watts of all the tools you will beusing on the unit and buy accordingly.
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Is it capable of adding a electric start ?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Anonymous
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No, and it has been recommended you get a spare starting cord in case the one on it breaks. This is a good idea for any emergency generator that's got a pull start.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
No it is a pull start only.
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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Will this product efficiently run my sump pump?
asked 1 year, 11 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Sump pumps generally have motors that are 1/2 HP or less and this generator would have no trouble at all.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
The formula to use is volts times amps equals watts, then get a unit that corresponds. Get a little more as these units demand alot on start up.
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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can it run a Dewalt compressor
asked 1 year, 10 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Most of the small compressors that run on 120VAC and have induction motors as opposed to motors with brushes have very high starting current, though briefly. In the shop I worked in we found that the starting surge could be as high as 35 amps. Thats over twice what the outlet rating is that you plug into. Even a 3000 watt generator with 3500 watt overload potential will have a struggle with that. Think of it this way, when you plug your compressor in the generator is motoring along putting out 120Volts atr zero amps (no load). Suddenly it has to accept a very high load and it almost stops running because it does not yet have the right fuel mixture to manage that load. It's quite a struggle to get up to speed. The best solution, if you need a portable compressor, is to buy a gas powered one from the start. Most have Honda engines on them which start easy and are dependable in the field. Even if you use an oil bath electric compressor from a wall outlet don't use an extension cord. If you must use an extension for some strange reason then make sure it's one that's got very heavy wire on it such as 12 gauge or better yet 10 gauge. You may find it cheaper to just buy more hose. That's what is recommended in all the compressor manuals. Don't use a generator unless is is a really big one of 10KW or more else you are asking for trouble. Good luck!
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
Depends on size. the formula to work this out is Volts Times Amps equals Watts. Get good headroom too as a cpompressor demands alot on start up.
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answered 1 year, 10 months ago
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does it have a spark arrester in it
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
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Anonymous
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answer 1
Yes it does. In the muffler system
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answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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answer 2
Yes it does, in the muffler system.
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is this generator good for an rv,camping
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
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Anonymous
 - vancouver.b.c
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answer 1
Yes and no. Yes, it probably has enough power to run a microwave oven and a toaster but not necessarily at the same time. It will be a bit noisy. If real quiet is what you want then go for one of the 2kw ones made by Honda. They are four times the price of this one but extremely quiet. This one's more bang for the buck.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
Yes it is. This unit may be a bit big. Use the wattage chart to be sure you get the right one for you. It does have a spark arrester making it safe for campsite use, but may be a bit loud due to its size. Again buy the one to fit your wattage needs.
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answered 1 year, 9 months ago
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load capability
i like to know if this will run a commercial fridge and a home freezer at the same time or if it will run a home freezer and a 13500btu air conditioner
asked 1 year, 9 months ago
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Anonymous
 - vancouver bc
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answer 1
Fridges and freezers generally don't take a huge amount of power and so a 3000 watt gen set is adequate. Air conditioners come in a couple of basic types. One is a unit called a swamp cooler depending on a fan to move air over a wet mat. Evaporation takes place and cools. The other type is like your freezer or fridge, it has a compressor. The compressor necessary to keep a room cool can take quite a bit of power. Better look at the ratings on it. Not sure what to max out for a 3 KW generator. Remember that starting current on an induction motor is pretty high. If the air conditioner is rated at 1200 watts or less running expect a pulse of 3 times that for start. It sounds like you need one of the bigger gen sets if you want to run all of that simultaneously.
answered 1 year, 7 months ago
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northernscout
 - Victoria BC
answer 2
You need to get the amps of the motors, times them by the volts ( probably 120), and the add up those answers. That total wattage will give you the size of generator you need to run those items
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