[Richy L]

I've recently bought a burner unit for my pressure washer.

Would I be able to use one of these to power it from my van? Its a diesel burner, the elctric is just for the ignition spark.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Max-100W-POWER-INVERTER-12V-DC-to-220V-AC-USB-5V-9845_W0QQitemZ200445050133QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2eab74bd15

How long could I use it for before my van battery runs down?



cheers

[Mike Halliday]

its too small.

the burner will jump upto a 1000w for a second as it starts, then settle down to a constant 250w( the actual figures are approx but you get the idea)

you will need spmething like this

http://www.in-car-stuff.com/shop/1000-watt-mains-power-inverter-240v-2000w-peak-p-235.html?ad=froogle

and it is not to just power  the spark, it also has a large fan built in

[Richy L]

How about this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1KVA-Petrol-Generator_W0QQitemZ300418995886QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Generators_ET?hash=item45f25e16ae

[Richy L]

Or this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-DOXIN-500-1000-watts-12v-DC-220v-AC-Power-Inverter_W0QQitemZ290425021601QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item439eae24a1

[BDCS]

Then when you want to go home and the van won't start ! I'd get a small suitcase. I had a panic job last night - a large oil spill outside a wedding venue with seven weddings today. The hotbox won't go in the van with the jetter and all the other gear so off I went in the bouncy castle van - you should have seen their faces when I pulled up

[Richy L]

Heheh, I bet they were dissapointed when you got a pressure washer out!

What type of suitcase generator would be needed?

[Mike Halliday]

what power draw is the burner? check the spec then get one to match.

but unless you van battery is always 100% charged you will have problems and you need a drect feed from the battery with thick jump lead cable, you can't plug it into your cig lighter

[BDCS]

I have a 1 KVA stephill and it'll run a travel kettle. No they were pleased the boss got someone in because it meant they could get home - they were decorators who's cherry picker had leaked and were using a 4hp washer !

[Richy L]

I just wanted something to use for the small jobs i.e graffiti removal.

Can anyone reccomend anything to use? maybe an ebay link?

[Rob_Mac]

Richy

'Can anyone reccomend anything to use? maybe an ebay link?'

You've been recommended a suitcase generator by BDCS. That's what I use. Mine is from Machine Mart 850 watt, runs on 2 stroke and perfect for the job - 80 quid!!!

I run a 1000 watt inverter in my van but this is run from 2 x 110amp batteries that are on a heavy duty split charge relay, I would never try and power heavier equipment from it. It runs my telly and lights.

Rob

[Nathanael Jones]

http://cgi.ebay.ie/LAVOR-HOT-BOX-MAX-CAPACITY-21-LITRES-PER-MINUTE_W0QQitemZ270537516596QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM?hash=item3efd4ae634

Terry supplies suitable inverters for £55 which can connect to your pressure washer battery if you have elec start.