anyone try one of these? I just bought one and I was wondering if you can get two sets of tire warmers off of it. I don't think it has enough power, with 1500W continous, but it seems to be quieter than alot of other generators.
it'll totally depend on the warmers you are running.
I don`t think two sets will get up to temp.
From what I remember, the Bakers used the least enery of them all and it was still something like 1100 watts per set. They will run, just not get hot enough.
I think Chickenhawks use something like 1500 watts per set
Chicken Hawk claims 600 wts rear, 550wts front. I have run my Chicken Hawks with a Honda ex1000 generator with no problems.
Tire Bakers run at 850 Watts per set!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
I believe this is the lowest on the market by far.
Baker
Hmmm, maybe that is what I was thinking about. Bakers at 850 and CH at 1150... My brain hasn't been working too well as of lately!
Lately? ;D
Feel the love, baby!
I will be running two sets of Baker tire warmers. Will the generator pop the circuit or will the warmers not fully get up to temp? I have heard people say that before but I did not think it was true. What temp should tires with warmers get up to? How do you check them, with one of those guages that look like a little gun?
The tire warmer temp will be dependant upon the warmer. Most mfr's now-a-days will adjust the thermostat based on your tire choice when ordering.
For testing the temp, do not use a 'gun thingy' surface thermometer. You're looking for a penetration pyrometer. I have one made by longacre. They seem to have the market on this. It actually penetrates the surface to get a reading of the tire itself vice just the surface.
If you're in the midwest and wanna borrow it some time, just swing by my pit...
I had a PowerMate 1850 for a while. I was VERY loud, even louder than our 3000 watt "chinese special" generator. I did run two sets of warmers from it a couple of times, they were PD warmers, and it seemed to work fine.
Chris, tire warmers aren't going to make you as fast as me!
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Hey "squidly"...you should've bought a HONDA generator from ME! You should know that I'd get you a super deal. Also they are THE quietest out there!!
"loud pipes save lives.....but loud generators suck!!"
See ya in the spring, thanks for sending me my "crash" on CD.
Brian Liebe
snakemanracing95 :P
I use a 1850. 1 set is about all it will do. :-/
QuoteI use a 1850. 1 set is about all it will do. :-/
That should work out pretty good for you Kevin, since you do most of your riding on 1 wheel anyway! :D