Harbor Freight 800 watt generator powering a 5000 BTU Air Conditioner

I was really surprised that this small generator was able to power a window air conditioner. This will be a great tool for hurricane season in Texas!

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[scoobydog411]

Thanks for the video . I wanted to know if that would work. Gary

[gws1977]

@scoobydog411 No problem! I was shocked that it worked! Good Luck

[mattt6511]

nice video man looks great, i have a question can you leave them outside while its raining?? i was going to use one on my sailboat with a portable ac system but i wasnt sure if i can leave it running if its raining

[gws1977]

@mattt6511 I'm not positive about using it in the rain, but most small engines are somewhat rain resistant.

[HappyEndingsRescue]

I checked the specs on my 5000 BTU window air conditioner and it says on the side that it takes 515 Watts to run it. So Technically you could run it on this little generator and maybe even your laptop or TV. You never know what you could run on one of these little generators until you try. Plus their alot cheaper to run on than a 3500 watt generator. Good Video.

[gws1977]

@HappyEndingsRescue This little generator has really impressed me. Thanks for the comment.

[luther349]

these generator are really 1000,1200 watt generator but they label them as 800. just depends on the name the importer slaps on them.. they are also a very simple desine and take more abuse then there more complex 4 stroke counterpart, but do not use them on sensitive stuff like a pc or even a newer tv.

[defendant420]

Have you attempted to run the setup for a long period of time? I ask because when I lose electric we are in the dark for 12 hours sometimes.I'm wondering how much gas she uses also, Thanks for the vid, I thumb up'd it

[gws1977]

@ITCHYweinerDOG THANKS!!! I AM GLAD IT WORKED OUT!!!

[JoelThedude4u]

It works because it may take like 1500 watts to start it, but only less than 1 sec, then it uses like 515 watt to run. If you have it pre-loaded ( other stuff on it) and then put this A/C on it, it may fry it. also, it doesnt turn off because the controls inside of it are somewhat crappy, if it was digitally controlled it would trip quick.

NO! donot leave it in the rain, the engine will be fine but it will rot in time. the generator will desintegrate and wear out internally, and short!!

[NBAGOATS]

@kens97sto171 AVR is automatic voltage regulator, which is readily availble in the VI since our voltage is considered unregulated by most standards. We run 220 voltage here. The newer models of this class does not affect the Hz, Not sure about the older ones. But there are advertisements here on youtube advertising the running of laptops and other "electronics" while camping. I don't think they would advertise that if they weren't sure. But mine has worked out great.

[kens97sto171]

@NBAGOATS

Thanks for the info. I had heard differently when I posted my comment, then later saw someone else say you could run electronics. That the RPM changing would effect Voltage not the 60Htz

What is an AVR? .. Automatic voltage regulator? I am guessing. Good to hear yours has been reliable. I had heard good things about these being pretty bulletproof. Thanks again.

[NBAGOATS]

@kens97sto171 Sure you can run electronics on these. Its a brushless generator, this means it puts out relatively clean power compared to most other generators. I use an AVR plus a surge protector for my desktop and laptop. We have plenty Brownouts down here in the VI and these little Gens keep my home office up and running just fine. Been using it for about 1.5 years now. I work 4-5 hours a day. The longest i've used the units was for 4 days @ 4 hrs per day. One 4 days straight fridge.