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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Generator Trouble |
I have a generator for my bowfishing lights that is 3550 running watts. I have 7 500 watt lights, with 3 on chord, 3 on a chord, and 1 on a chord. Last time i went out, it kept shutting off and i kept having to reset the breaker. A couple minutes later it would do the same thing. Eventually it stopped, but this was the first time that it ever did this. Anyone have any ideas as to why this might have happened? I know 3500 watts is close to 3550, but I dont understand why it never did this before if thats the problem. |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Use 6 lights |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Tried that for a while and it would still kill the generator. Ive got 2 on each side and 3 in the front so I dont want to take any off. |
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| Author: | BayouStateHunter [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
circuit breakers are going bad? Change a few out to 250's. |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Didn't think about that. Ill have to give it a try. |
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| Author: | BayouStateHunter [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I run mostly 250's with a 500 up front. it works just fine but i'll make the led plunge hopefully soon. |
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| Author: | odass [ Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
With 7 50th your pulling 29 amps. That's too much when you factor the loss in to equation from the cords. You need to drop back to less. This is probably why 6 will still make it shut off. Probably weakened something |
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| Author: | odass [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Also I see you have 3 cords. Make sure your not pulling to many amps for plugs. The smaller generators usually have 15 or 20 amp plugs. Or one large 30 plug. Check that. Cuz even 6 would be to many amps on a 15amp |
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| Author: | Quack Stackin [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
and what kinds of lights are they? some mh-hps lights require many more watts for startup than there running watts |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I might try 4 cords to see if that helps. They are the $12 lights from Home Depot, cant remember the brand. |
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| Author: | CaddoZ [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
If they are halogen lights, take out the 500 watt bulbs and put in 300 watt bulbs. Can't tell the difference and will give you 1400 watts to play with. Less strain on your generator too. And buy extras |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Add twice as many lights and put 150 bulbs with a few 300 here and their Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | pearl river outlaw [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I run 8 300w halos and couldn't be happier on a 3500w genny and you also need to keep your genny pushing at less 80% of your max watts it will last you longer……… |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Generator Trouble |
You really aren't gonna notice the difference from a 500 to a 300. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | odass [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:04 pm ] |
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| Author: | pearl river outlaw [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:15 pm ] |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I just changed out this light. Somehow got water in it and it went out. First light to ever have a bulb or any issue with in 700 hrs!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Yea ill put some 300 bulbs in there instead. I shouldve gone with 10 250's or something like that. Ill know for next time. |
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| Author: | DUCK HEARSE [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Just pay for a charter |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Nah I've done pretty well with it so far. Already had the generator, bought the lights for $12 each, and already had the wood to make the stand for the lights. Most expensive thing was definitely the 2 bows. |
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| Author: | DUCK HEARSE [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Add the cost of boat plus everything you should be eating lobster and steak |
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| Author: | cut'em94 [ Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
Yea but i didnt buy the boat to bowfish out of, therefore it is a sunk cost. Im sure your just messing with me but you get my point. |
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| Author: | DUCK HEARSE [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
You are right it's not near as fun. |
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| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
DDM, I've got those same lights on my work truck... They will turn night into day, that's fo sho!!!! Mine obviously aren't tinted though. |
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| Author: | jldsc [ Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
ive got the same too DDM..did yours come tinted or did you tint them? I put headlight tint on mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | deltaduckmaster [ Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I tinted them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | jldsc [ Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Generator Trouble |
I ended up putting 6 like that on a short light rail..seems to be reel good...havent got out to try em yet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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