Adam Levins

Thanks Guys,

I love the instant feedback you get here. Might have to spring for a bigger genny. the Honda 2000w is looking like a good option.

Ah ok, Well that will help.

BTW there is a 400W HMI on ebay right now. As you can see in the feedback I just bought an identical one from Hank (he has 2 in total)

It's a bit older but still quite compact for a 400W.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320578890014&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

If you are going to put a chimera on it I think you might want to look at a 400W or even 800W HMI, Considering that you want to compete with daylight.

Can you ND the windows? in that case 200W can of course work.

Some general comment. Are you ever going to need to power more than the HMI and a Kino at the same time? Don't buy a generator that has just enough capacity for you current needs. The Honda EU1000 doesn't provide 1000W continuous, select the generator by looking at its continuous output rating, not the surge output. HMI ballasts will dwaw more current during the lamp strike.

Thanks Hartman. That is all good advice, maybe I should look at the Honda EU2000i but it costs $1300+

Still at $280 that Honeywell HW1000i is a steal if it will even just power the HMI 400, but I doubt the power it provides is as stable at the Honda EU1000i

Maybe I should buy the honeywell and test. Is there any chance it will damage my HMI or Ballast?

Thanks, Adam

It might be about attitude, motivation and skill. all three need to be in the right place (and they are a moving target)

The DP is in a triangle, Producer, director and DP (should be a square when you include the writer)

If one person occupies two parts of the triangle it can become very unbalanced (unless they are very fat and sit at the bottom)

I am looking for a small generator to power my Kobold DLF 400 SES HMI light and a 4 bank kino.

I have heard the honda eu1000i is great but it costs $799. This Honeywell HW1000i claims to have the same technology, being a inverter genorator that provides stable power for HMI's and I can get a new one for $280 http://www.honeywellstore.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1633

Any advice?