using a generator

[SJL]

Is it safe to use a generator to power my equiptment - laptop, craft robo, ricoh 3300, a4 heat press and a mug press or do i need to get some sort of voltage stabiliser?

Thanks
Steve

[smitch6]

it'd prob be safe but most good genne's have a stabiliser built in
but if yours hasn't it'd defo get a surge protector at the very least

[SJL]

ok thanks, i was planning on using a surge protector but didnt know if there was anything else i needed as i dont want to blow up all me equiptment

[Matt Quinn]

ok thanks, i was planning on using a surge protector but didnt know if there was anything else i needed as i dont want to blow up all me equiptment

The generator needs to be of sufficient CONTINUOUS output (and be aware that many are commonly mis-sold on their peak rated output) to run everything comfortably...

Add up the wattages of ALL the equipment you might have running at the same time, add 10% - And you have a minimum figure to start working with. The more headroom you have the better... 10% minimum, 20% or more is better.

I.T. Equipment needs surge protection; and some generators (cheaper ones generally) aren't suited to the purpose at all as their output is a long way from the proper, stable 50Hz Sine-Wave -

The presses should be ok though there might be issues with the controllers; surge protection is adviseable. The main problem will be the load...

If using the equipment in public, at markets etc, you may have to get your head around The electricity at work regulations 1989 - In fact you may have to anyway since they'll apply!

There are other issues to be considered - particularly working in public spaces. Earth bonding on location for instance; ensuring and maintaining safe equi-potential zones etc...