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Happy Father’s Day!!

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Father’s day seems to have creeped upon us yet again this year! And if your not aware, it is this Sunday! Are you a dad? Or are you going to be spoiling that special someone? Whether dad’s are DIY savvy or not, a popular Father’s Day activity seems to be DIY and Gardening, with power equipment & tools being the most popular gifts more than anything else!

We want to know what you will be doing on Sunday, whether you are a dad or planning that special day with your dad? Relaxing, DIY, Being Spoilt?

Whatever it may be, let us know below & give us some ideas here in the office! If you have any questions about using those tools and equipment this weekend, call our experienced team!

Happy Father’s Day!

Genpower Team

Generator Sizing for Power Tools

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Yesterday we took a look at some typical inductive household appliances and how the watts required to start and appliance is often far greater than the watts required to run an appliance once it has already started.

Today we will look at some typical power tools and see how their start up power needs differ from their running consumption.

Table Saw 10″ – running 1800w – starting 6300w

Bandsaw 14″ – running 1800w – starting 2500w

Air Compressor 1.5hp – running 2200w – starting 8200w

Flood Lights – running 1000w – starting 1250w

Submersible Pump 400 gph – running 200w – starting 600w

Centrifugal Pump 900gph – running 500w – starting 900w

Pressure Washer 1hp – running 1600w – starting 6100w

 

 

 

 

Sentri Tool Cart

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The Sentri Cart is the perfect solution for anyone who needs their tools and equipment to be mobile in a large workshop environment.

Featuring ballbearing slides on the drawers, no slip mats in each drawer, multidirectional caster wheels with brakes, all finished in a hardwearing black finish.

Supplied with 2 keys for the integral locking system so you know your tools are secure.

See the full specs for the Sentri Cart at Genpower.