As far as how big of a generator that Bad Boy Myers Pump needs, I was surprised at how low it is. That is a Two horsepower model that draws 26 Amps. Amps X Volts means its has a 2990 Watt draw and if you increase that by 30% for extra drain at startup, (2990 x 130%), it still only draws less that 4000 watts at peak pull.
I was surprised!!!!! Figured it would be much higher.
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As far as how big of a generator that Bad Boy Myers Pump needs, I was surprised at how low it is. That is a Two horsepower model that draws 26 Amps. Amps X Volts means its has a 2990 Watt draw and if you increase that by 30% for extra drain at startup, (2990 x 130%), it still only draws less that 4000 watts at peak pull.
I was surprised!!!!! Figured it would be much higher.
That's not bad, I think Generators cost a bit less then air compressors, just wonder how they take to being left uncovered and outside all the time on the back of a flatbed truck ? Can u see the differences in the big green Myers pump, and the smaller ones ? It can develop up to 500 psi! Now, maybe what we need is a speed control for the pump motor, like they use on commercial ventilation kitchen fans.
Variable control idea is cool. I wonder if the pump would have to be going full bore though to prime it? You've got a lot more experience with pumps than I do.
I've got a Yamaha generator that handles the elements pretty well. Been outside for a year with zero problems. Good generator will cost between 450-850. Decent serviceable generators can be bought for 300at tractor supply or Harbor Frieght. Pawn shop though are the best place to get generators. Picked up my Yamaha ( 2,000 list price) for $100. Cash America Pawn is notorious for not knowing the prices/value of work equipment.
500 PSI would allow you to knock mud wasps nests off down to the paint! When I softwash houses with my Myers I like the cheap trigger guns form Lowes/HD. You can move off "jet" to soft "widestream" with a 1/2 inch movement of your fingertips.
-- Edited by swee****erfish on Monday 27th of September 2010 08:43:35 PM
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Yeah, I like Pawn Shops and Harbor Frieght. Not because I am cheap, but because after this many years of cleaning roofs, I know what the ultimate fate is of any equipment I buy, to get rusted out! Craigslist can be good too, and right now, Ca$H Talks!