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Diesel generator for small party in field
Posted on: 05.07.2013 by Doug Bieling
Alright people.

Having a small outdoor gathering in a field in UK. I have access to a generator which i believe is rated at about 6kw.

We have a small PA system running off this amp http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/36886-pow...stageline.html

There will be a few lights but nothing major at all. All LED style lights so shouldnt be a massive draw of power.

I'm presuming this is plenty of power that this amp is giving out?

Is there anything i need to be aware of? The generator has mains sockets built into it into which i was going to plug surge protected sockets before any of the kit.

Any do's and don'ts?
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by slinkydisc
I am interested in this as well as it looks like I am going to be using a gearator for an up coming gig in a park (bike race). I am not worried about the power draw on the gearator as it has been used for systems twice as big as mine with more kit, but I am worried about protecting from power surges will a simple surge protected power board protect my laptop, sound card and mixer.

And beer fridge whats wroung with using a esky sorry beer cooler or cool box depending where your are congrats on getting married.

Just saw jesters post after posting good to know a board will cut it.
An under-rated generator can - and probably will - damage your gear . I can't see any possible way that an over-rated one could, however. As long as the voltage is matched (you're not plugging a 24V device into a 240V generator), then the ball - when it comes to current flow - is in the court of the device, not the generator. The laptop/amp/etc pulls power FROM the generator, the generator doesn't push it out to the devices.
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by MisterMoleyMole
Hahaha hah not sure what the speakers are. It's only a little gathering for a few mates, it's my stag do. It can't be too loud but we want music. Taking laptop s4 maybe a small beer fridge, that amp and speakers. I'll find out what they are.

As for the straight comment.... Are the people that don't understand it in the UK, and are you just being funny or do you really not understand
I'm in the UK and literally had NO fucking clue what he meant... at first I had all sorts of weird mental imagery about it being a "crank-type" hand generator and something about pistons, and then eventually I realised he wasn't talking about sexuality whatsoever. Still not 100% sure what he ACTUALLY meant, although I'm assuming - like someone said above - that he meant someone who was sober lol.
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by kooper1980
Not really. You just have to add a little context to the conversation. Logically why would someone's sexual preference have anything to do with their ability to man a diesel generator?!
Tbh someone's sexual preference doesn't have to do with ANYTHING unless they're hosting an orgy, but you know what people are like these days with political correctness
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
I'm no yankee boiyo
:O you mean you're not Jeff Bridges?
Bryon Taglieri
07.07.2013		Ok that makes sense, I just don't want to blow up my gear.
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by slinkydisc
I am interested in this as well as it looks like I am going to be using a gearator for an up coming gig in a park (bike race). I am not worried about the power draw on the gearator as it has been used for systems twice as big as mine with more kit, but I am worried about protecting from power surges will a simple surge protected power board protect my laptop, sound card and mixer.

And beer fridge whats wroung with using a esky sorry beer cooler or cool box depending where your are congrats on getting married.

Just saw jesters post after posting good to know a board will cut it.
An under-rated generator can - and probably will - damage your gear . I can't see any possible way that an over-rated one could, however. As long as the voltage is matched (you're not plugging a 24V device into a 240V generator), then the ball - when it comes to current flow - is in the court of the device, not the generator. The laptop/amp/etc pulls power FROM the generator, the generator doesn't push it out to the devices.
Bryon Taglieri
07.07.2013		I am interested in this as well as it looks like I am going to be using a gearator for an up coming gig in a park (bike race). I am not worried about the power draw on the gearator as it has been used for systems twice as big as mine with more kit, but I am worried about protecting from power surges will a simple surge protected power board protect my laptop, sound card and mixer.

And beer fridge whats wroung with using a esky sorry beer cooler or cool box depending where your are congrats on getting married.

Just saw jesters post after posting good to know a board will cut it.
Latoria Kavulich
07.07.2013		Yep, that Jenny has more than enough juice to run your stuff. I would suggest setting it up at least 10m away from your gear, down a bank or something. It should have surge protection already but definitely use a rubust surge strip to plug into.
Doug Bieling
07.07.2013		Ok so as far as running audio and computer gear off a genny it's safe.... I'm Thinking surge protected sockets at least?
Latoria Kavulich
07.07.2013		draw your own conclusions.
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by MisterMoleyMole
Hahaha hah not sure what the speakers are. It's only a little gathering for a few mates, it's my stag do. It can't be too loud but we want music. Taking laptop s4 maybe a small beer fridge, that amp and speakers. I'll find out what they are.

As for the straight comment.... Are the people that don't understand it in the UK, and are you just being funny or do you really not understand
I'm in the UK and literally had NO fucking clue what he meant... at first I had all sorts of weird mental imagery about it being a "crank-type" hand generator and something about pistons, and then eventually I realised he wasn't talking about sexuality whatsoever. Still not 100% sure what he ACTUALLY meant, although I'm assuming - like someone said above - that he meant someone who was sober lol.
Doug Bieling
07.07.2013		Hahaha hah not sure what the speakers are. It's only a little gathering for a few mates, it's my stag do. It can't be too loud but we want music. Taking laptop s4 maybe a small beer fridge, that amp and speakers. I'll find out what they are.

As for the straight comment.... Are the people that don't understand it in the UK, and are you just being funny or do you really not understand
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Kristofer Krauel
07.07.2013		HAHA I never thought about that but that is THE only time it matters.
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by kooper1980
Not really. You just have to add a little context to the conversation. Logically why would someone's sexual preference have anything to do with their ability to man a diesel generator?!
Tbh someone's sexual preference doesn't have to do with ANYTHING unless they're hosting an orgy, but you know what people are like these days with political correctness
Kristofer Krauel
07.07.2013		Not really. You just have to add a little context to the conversation. Logically why would someone's sexual preference have anything to do with their ability to man a diesel generator?!
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013		The term is "sober" :P Misunderstandings are RIDICULOUSLY easy on the internets haha :P
Kristofer Krauel
07.07.2013		Surely by straight he meant straight headed?! As in someone who isn't fucked!
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013		Ahhh, the Man Who Stares at Weka
Latoria Kavulich
07.07.2013		I'm his Kiwi cousin
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
I'm no yankee boiyo
:O you mean you're not Jeff Bridges?
Latoria Kavulich
07.07.2013		I'm no yankee boiyo
Doreen Schurle
07.07.2013		It's gotta be some kinda American euphemism I'm guessing lol. He can't ACTUALLY mean that gay people shouldn't run the gennies, that'd just be flat-out weird.
Arnulfo Morten
07.07.2013		i'm confused as well..... don't get it twisted i got a wife and kids.... but my sound engineer is gay and so are my graphic design guys whats the big deal?
Doreen Schurle
06.07.2013
Originally Posted by kooper1980
Who would want THAT job??!!

Agreed though!
Am I the only person who doesn't understand why someone who's gay can't work the generator? :-\
Kristofer Krauel
06.07.2013
Originally Posted by Jester
Assign a straight person to generator duty *wink*
Who would want THAT job??!!

Agreed though!
Jerica Salava
06.07.2013		Make sure you place the generator away from the people. Generator = Fumes and noise.

Use long extension cords to keep it at a distance.

What speakers are you using?
Latoria Kavulich
05.07.2013		Assign a straight person to generator duty *wink*
Izola Larose
05.07.2013		buy extra gas / have backup fuses . having a alternate power source wouldn't be a bad idea ether. also make sure the volume of your system is louder than the generator when its running and have a spot set aside for the generator where its well ventilated and no one is going to trip over power cords.
Ninfa Mazariegos
05.07.2013		That generator could power ten of those amps. I believe the question is will that amp be enough for an outdoor event? 600 watts max is like bookshelf system power.

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