Date:         Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:57:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG>
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From:         Ron Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
Comments: To: "Pedro L. Rodriguez" <plrod@BELLSOUTH.NET>
In-Reply-To:  Message from "Pedro L. Rodriguez" <plrod@BELLSOUTH.NET> of "Mon,
              28 Jul 2003 20:27:58 EDT." <001901c35568$43e3fb00$0201a8c0@Home1>
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> Been lurking for a month or so now, thought I'd chime in.  Great list by the
> way.  Enjoy reading the tech messages very much.
>
> Just acquired a 5000 120VAC unit at Home Depot for $ 85 and now looking for
> a small generator to power it and the fridge and a few lights.  The ac draws
> 5 amps and is shown on their web site:
>
> http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_
> META&CNTKEY=Products_2%2fAppliances&BV_SessionID=@@@@1205414221.1059438383@@
> @@&BV_EngineID=cccfadcimglejgdcgelceffdfgidgki.0&MID=9876
>
> I'm in Coral Gables, FL and recently acquired an 85 Westy 4 speed with 108K
> and just getting started going thru it with some overdue maintenance.

You might want to look into the Honda 2000 generator.  The Honda can be converted to run on propane.  (www.propane-generators.com), but I'm unsure
if this is a good idea or not... propane has less energy, but also
produces less pollution.  On the other hand, I hate the idea of carrying
around "extra" cans of gas for the generator.  The other major advantage
of the Honda is that it is very quite.  It's also expensive.  The
cheapest I've found it is around $850.

Where and how are you gonna mount the AC?

Ron