A/C power converter Question

[Papa's Cub]

I've spent several dollars over the years on Gas Pole Saws. They are (for me anyway) one of the most costly tools to maintain and always seem to need a trip to the lawn care shop to get it operational before every use. I'm at the point where I need to purchase a new saw, but this time I'm leaning towards trying the cheap electric saws and wonder if any forum members have used a power converter to power a pole saw? I've seen converters for around $100.00 and an electric pole saw for $50.00 - $75.00. I'd like to read about any successes or failures using a converter to power an electric pole saw. Thanks, Tom.

[SONNY]

I don't know about converters, BUT the easiest thing to use is a generator. I have an old Colman 4,000 watt jobber, ($50. from an auction) and use it beyond the reach of extension cords to power a hedge clipper, electric chainsaw, and the battery charger anywhere on the farm. ---Also has many other uses like when the house power goes out, ( happens a lot here) and can run a few appliances at a time so it gets used a lot. Also just got 2 Genrac 5,000 watt units and now they all get used, so you might consider that as an option.
P.S. I have a gas pole saw and wouldn't trade it for a whole truckload of electric ones!

[grnspot]

I get along very well with an Oregon 40V pole saw: https://oregoncordless.com/product/pole-saw-ps250/

I also have the 40V chainsaw, leaf blower, trimmer/edger & hedge trimmer that all use the same batteries.

[Eugene]

Previously investigated the DC to AC converters, couldn't see the price for the limited amount of amps.

Have a 1.5 KW gen set that I throw in the trailer along with tools and a 100 foot extension cord. Works great on electric pole saw.

Like Sonny, I have several different sized generator sets. Almost a requirement for rural living.

[outdoors4evr]

These are great (and handy) generators for this type of application.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-1 ... /300792167
1000 watt (peak) = 8.33 amps
800 watt (continuous) = 6.66 amps
This should be just about perfect for a pole saw.
As a bonus, it has a 12v DC outlet as well which can supply up to 4 amps. (Great for lighting the job site with a car headlight or use to run other 12v accessories with your cub)

[John *.?-!.* cub owner]

The small gas generators are great, but if like the polesaw you don't run them regularly you will have the same problem you have been having. If you want an inverter, look at the power requirements, and get an inverter slightly larger. Example a 6.5 amp polesaw uses 680 watts, so you would want an inverter in the 1000 watt range. Be careful when looking at inverter current ratings, frequently they are the input5 current, and for the one I just mentioned that would be approx. 85 amps input.

[Eugene]

If you are going to purchase a replacement pole saw, get a quality one. Typically quality initially costs more, but less expensive in the long run.

You have to have a DC power source to operate the converter. Meaning you are going to have to have a gasoline engine running. So, why not use a generator set that can also be used to power the house during a power outage or electric tools away from the shop or house.

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