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Can a generator rated 120V-60HZ 15Amps power an electric chainsaw with the same ratings and a max HP 0f 4.0?
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∙ 9y ago
A couple of things are going on here. According to the specifications you have given your generator has a continuous output to W = A x V. 15 x 120 = 1800 watts.If the chainsaw has the same ratings as the generator it should start the chainsaw. The generator might dip a bit when the saw first starts but should pick up the load.
If the rating on the chainsaw states 4 HP then that is higher that what the generator can handle. For calculation purposed 1 HP is equal to 746 watts. 746 x 4 = 2984 watts. This is 1184 watts or 9.8 amps more than the generator can produce.
The best thing is to try the saw on the generator. You will not do any damage because if the load is too great, the generator's breaker will trip. If the generator handles the start up of the saw, then load the saw up by cutting a good size branch. If the breaker does not trip then you are good to go. If the breaker does trip now you know why.
To solve the problem a 3000 watt generator will do the job.
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∙ 9y ago120 v 15 amps means 1800 watts maximum. It would be ok for a motor of about 1 HP.
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