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Robatoy

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I'm looking to get the smallest generator possible because I have space
limitations in my car. I was looking at the Coleman Pulse that has a
maximum of 1850 watts (surge) but I'm not sure if that's enough. I

Those Coleman Pulse generators are not designed to wind up a 15 watt
chopsaw with a 100 ft cord attached to it. ( minimum 12 gauge. 10 ga
MUCH preferred.)
Those 'camper' generators are to power the airmatress inflators and
maybe a a couple lights/fans/radio. They're also basically
disposable... I can't imagine anybody fixing one of them.THE rule is:
only cry once.

To hang your living off a 'toy' generator would be doing yourself a
disservice.

My advice? Listen to Uncle Lew Hodgett.