Whats a good generator to get to power 1000-2000 wats of lights

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Whats a good generator to get to power 1000-2000 wats of lights
by piff aroni on Oct 13, 2011 at 10:37:31 pm

I bought some lights at home depot to help light my subjects. I am no pro but wanted some kind of lights. Anyways, I need a generator, what kindof generator should I get? Any options to look for?

I was looking at this

http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Alternative-Energy-Solutions-Generators...

or this

http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Alternative-Energy-Solutions-Generators...

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Re: Whats a good generator to get to power 1000-2000 wats of lights
by Scott Sheriff on Oct 14, 2011 at 12:57:33 am

Are you taking sound? If so, forget consumer generators. You will have to locate them so far from the set there will be a voltage drop in that length of power cord.

Scott Sheriff
Director
http://www.sstdigitalmedia.com

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." ---Red Adair

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Re: Whats a good generator to get to power 1000-2000 wats of lights
by Mark D'Agostino on Oct 14, 2011 at 9:30:00 pm

We own a whisper quiet 5500W Honda generator. Years ago we purchased a small 2000W Honda eu2000i generator to supplement that. It runs relatively quiet in normal mode and very quiet in economy mode. I've recorded sound outdoors using it and have been quite successful with 100-150 foot cable runs. The thing is small and easy for one person to throw,(gently),in the back of a van.
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/products/models.aspx?page=models§ion...

Mark D'Agostino
http://www.synergeticproductions.com

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