Generator Suggestions for the ESAB Rebel EMP 215ic

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Here is a pic of the Rebel Manual that states power requirements.

Looking for a generator again and Tractor Supply has this one on sale atm $200 off. Not sure what the THD is as I can not find the information.Champion Power Equipment 100110 11500/9200-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Starthttps://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/champion-power-equipment-9200w-portable-generator-with-electric-start?cm_vc=-10011Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
Reply:It is term use on inverter type generator since the way form is electronic reproduce.The generator looks great Dave

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Here is a pic of the Rebel Manual that states power requirements.

Looking for a generator again and Tractor Supply has this one on sale atm $200 off. Not sure what the THD is as I can not find the information.Champion Power Equipment 100110 11500/9200-Watt Portable Generator with Electric Starthttps://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/champion-power-equipment-9200w-portable-generator-with-electric-start?cm_vc=-10011
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Reply:I can't find the THD ratings on that thing though so " shoulder shrugs "  Don't want to kill the Rebel.  I guess I could possibly use the generator for the Migmaster 250 but that's a frigg'n tank and not very portable.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
Reply:Generator bible is your friend  I gave you some suggestions in your other post.  https://generatorbible.com/generator...ing_watts_descMiller Multimatic 255
Reply:It is not used on regular type generator as it is a true sign wave.Dave

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

I can't find the THD ratings on that thing though so " shoulder shrugs "  Don't want to kill the Rebel.  I guess I could possibly use the generator for the Migmaster 250 but that's a frigg'n tank and not very portable.
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Originally Posted by Louie1961

Generator bible is your friend  I gave you some suggestions in your other post.  https://generatorbible.com/generator...ing_watts_desc
Reply:Some questions 1,) do you need propane or gasoline.  2) Regular type generator or inverter type note inverter type the engine run at different speeds and not a true wave form. 3) The size the larger more fuel it need just to be on stand-by.

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Thank you for the link


Reply:I would avoid bells and wishes they only give more problems and likes to die too.A starter is nice but has battery that likes to die and then back to rope start.Dave

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Thank you for the link


Reply:Yes I’m not 100% sold on inverterfor a generator.  More potential problems and more likely to fail at some point in the future to the a component failure on a circuit board just like these welders and plasma cutters.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
Reply:Yes I’m not 100% sold on inverter for a generator.  More potential problems and more likely to fail at some point in the future due to a component failure on a circuit board just like these welders and plasma cutters.Ideally Dual or Tri fuel would be best and I understand more points of failure but more options for fuel supply.  I am also aware that gas or diesel gen sets give the best output where LPG natural gas gives less power on the same unit.Last edited by N2 Welding; 4 Days Ago at 12:16 PM.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
Reply:Yes you are right.I have own generators that built in 1930's and still ran great.Dave

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Yes I’m not 100% sold on inverterfor a generator.  More potential problems and more likely to fail at some point in the future to the a component failure on a circuit board just like these welders and plasma cutters.
Reply:I have a Excel work sheet on fuel consumption I email to you. If you good at automotive work you save money on Dual or Tri fuel by installing your self.I did that with my Harbor Freight generator. Dave

Originally Posted by N2 Welding

Yes I’m not 100% sold on inverter for a generator.  More potential problems and more likely to fail at some point in the future due to a component failure on a circuit board just like these welders and plasma cutters.Ideally Dual or Tri fuel would be best and I understand more points of failure but more options for fuel supply.  I am also aware that gas or diesel gen sets give the best output where LPG natural gas gives less power on the same unit.