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Bought a 26 gallon broadcast/spot sprayer today. The intermittant duty pump draws 7 amps. I'm not sure of the alternator output but I think its around 275-300 watts. Will this sprayer shorten the service life of the alternator?
7 AMP draw on a Honda Rancher DC outlet?
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kennyd
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If the alternator is 300 watts, at 12 volts it's putting out 25 amps. I'd say if your headlights are not on you should be fine.
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Slacker ,
Start spraying your butt off !!!! I have Big Fimco sprayers I use on all my Honda's. They have been known to spray all day, everyday, some of 'em for almost two weeks in a row. Spraying pre & post Herbicide & fertilizer for the deer plots >>>>> and buddy, we've got some property to spray !!! So go ahead and knock you self out >>> Ours have circulating systems so they can keep a running mixing the chemical while you are filling up, so really, they hardly ever stop until you are finished. We leave the engine running of course when circulating the fluids.
You are not going to hurt that Honda at all >>>>
Your sprayer should have a fuse in it, if not, good idea to set a in-line fuse in the power supply line. That way, the Honda has a fuse for the accessory plug, and for back-up, you will have one going to the pump.
Don't worry, you'll be O.K. !!!!
Start spraying your butt off !!!! I have Big Fimco sprayers I use on all my Honda's. They have been known to spray all day, everyday, some of 'em for almost two weeks in a row. Spraying pre & post Herbicide & fertilizer for the deer plots >>>>> and buddy, we've got some property to spray !!! So go ahead and knock you self out >>> Ours have circulating systems so they can keep a running mixing the chemical while you are filling up, so really, they hardly ever stop until you are finished. We leave the engine running of course when circulating the fluids.
You are not going to hurt that Honda at all >>>>
Your sprayer should have a fuse in it, if not, good idea to set a in-line fuse in the power supply line. That way, the Honda has a fuse for the accessory plug, and for back-up, you will have one going to the pump.
Don't worry, you'll be O.K. !!!!
On this subject, I wondered if a Gator XUV could run a reasonable sized AC power inverter? I was thinking 1500 to 2000 watts. At 110 volts I believe that should draw about 14 to 18 amps. The Gator alternator is 20 amp but it can be changed for a 40 or 50 amp one. I always have a need to run a power tool: drill, circular saw, etc at some remote location and it is such a pain to drag out the generator. I also need to run a utility pump to transfer water to horse buckets fairly far from the nearest hose. I figured the GPM of an AC pump would be better than the 12 volt DC ones that are generally available. Thoughts?
wayupnth
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Myself, I'd just use the generator. I will never be that weak again 
All that inverter stuff sometimes is for the birds. On the farm, several years ago, we done the inverter thing on different pieces of equipment, and had nothing but bull-crap going out all the time. Wasn't worth the effort, time, MONEY , and the final outcome was, we went back to the generators. Generators give us NO trouble, and runs everything smoothly. That was our experiance ~~~ but I can bet you one thing, on this plantation, it will never be done again. Money shot to helll ~~~~ Try it if you want , but may the force be with you, & your pocketbook !!!
I believe these inverters were made for things like video games for children, DVD players, CD player, small portable TV's, things of that nature.
NOT FOR WORKING TOOLS ,or Varible speed items and tools or equipment that will generate different loads & pulls !!!
All that inverter stuff sometimes is for the birds. On the farm, several years ago, we done the inverter thing on different pieces of equipment, and had nothing but bull-crap going out all the time. Wasn't worth the effort, time, MONEY , and the final outcome was, we went back to the generators. Generators give us NO trouble, and runs everything smoothly. That was our experiance ~~~ but I can bet you one thing, on this plantation, it will never be done again. Money shot to helll ~~~~ Try it if you want , but may the force be with you, & your pocketbook !!!I believe these inverters were made for things like video games for children, DVD players, CD player, small portable TV's, things of that nature.
NOT FOR WORKING TOOLS ,or Varible speed items and tools or equipment that will generate different loads & pulls !!!
