Portable Power Source to run a guru?

twisterbret · 07-06-2009, 10:20 AM

Portable Power Source to run a guru? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

seattlepitboss · 07-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Two ways to go. One is a small ultra-quiet generator. The other is a deep-cycle battery and an inverter. I don't know the power requirement for a guru, assume you need 110v AC. If you did the battery/inverter route, you'd likely need a small cart and also you'd have to have a charger around for when you get home.

There are very quiet generators now. I was offered one which had a Honda motor a couple of years ago. I doubt they are cheap.

Of course, the other thing you could do would be to not use your guru when you're away from a power source ..

seattlepitboss

RichardF · 07-06-2009, 10:43 AM

you can get a cord for the guru that has a cigarette lighter adapter and one with alligator clips. no need for ac current. either of the two would give you multiple options to power the guru such as your car, a battery or a charger pack. you just need a 12 volt source.

those guru guys think of just about everything

twisterbret · 07-06-2009, 12:20 PM

I'm looking for a large rechargeable battery. Nothing to crazy. May something that will power An aerobed compressor when camping and to run a guru so I don't need to run a cord throw my party in 2 weeks. I've been looking at the Duracell or maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

BBQ_Mayor · 07-06-2009, 01:42 PM

rechargeable jumper/battery works great.

twisterbret · 07-06-2009, 01:44 PM

I ended up with this one.

http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-3...6906047&sr=1-2

Big George's BBQ · 07-06-2009, 01:55 PM

Call Guru they have very good customer service

TN_BBQ · 07-06-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twisterbret

I'm looking for a large rechargeable battery. Nothing to crazy. May something that will power An aerobed compressor when camping and to run a guru so I don't need to run a cord throw my party in 2 weeks. I've been looking at the Duracell or maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

That's a nice unit. I picked one that is similar for about $45 at Sam's club a few years ago. You won't need the special adapter with that one because it already has a power inverter

twisterbret · 07-08-2009, 12:17 PM

Just to update everyone. I took a measure of the guru using a Kill A Watt meter. When the fan is on it uses 3 watts. when the fan is off, it uses less then a watt so it shows 0 on the meter. This Duracell 300 says it will run a cordless phone of 5 watts for 10 hours. Since the guru is not on at all times and runs at 3 watts, your looking at well over 13 hours or more.

07-06-2009, 10:20 AM	#1
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RichardF is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-07-05 Location: what was the 2nd largest banking city in the US Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	you can get a cord for the guru that has a cigarette lighter adapter and one with alligator clips. no need for ac current. either of the two would give you multiple options to power the guru such as your car, a battery or a charger pack. you just need a 12 volt source. those guru guys think of just about everything __________________ if you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him Live every week like it's shark week Last edited by RichardF; 07-06-2009 at 11:45 AM..

07-06-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
twisterbret On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-25-09 Location: Jackson, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm looking for a large rechargeable battery. Nothing to crazy. May something that will power An aerobed compressor when camping and to run a guru so I don't need to run a cord throw my party in 2 weeks. I've been looking at the Duracell or maybe something like this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 __________________ Backwoods Party,Weber Smokey Mountain,Weber Skyline,Weber Genesis,Weber 22"

07-06-2009, 01:42 PM	#5
BBQ_Mayor is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-14-07 Location: Cambridge,Ia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	rechargeable jumper/battery works great. __________________ Ray Smokehouse 72 Competition Cooking team Visit our Facebook page - Smokehouse72 WSM Whole Hog Smoker CBJ #4643

07-06-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
twisterbret On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-25-09 Location: Jackson, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I ended up with this one. http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-DPP-3...6906047&sr=1-2 __________________ Backwoods Party,Weber Smokey Mountain,Weber Skyline,Weber Genesis,Weber 22"

07-06-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
seattlepitboss Take a breath! Join Date: 02-05-09 Location: Seattle, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two ways to go. One is a small ultra-quiet generator. The other is a deep-cycle battery and an inverter. I don't know the power requirement for a guru, assume you need 110v AC. If you did the battery/inverter route, you'd likely need a small cart and also you'd have to have a charger around for when you get home. There are very quiet generators now. I was offered one which had a Honda motor a couple of years ago. I doubt they are cheap. Of course, the other thing you could do would be to not use your guru when you're away from a power source .. seattlepitboss

07-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Phoenixville, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Call Guru they have very good customer service

07-08-2009, 12:17 PM	#9
twisterbret On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-25-09 Location: Jackson, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just to update everyone. I took a measure of the guru using a Kill A Watt meter. When the fan is on it uses 3 watts. when the fan is off, it uses less then a watt so it shows 0 on the meter. This Duracell 300 says it will run a cordless phone of 5 watts for 10 hours. Since the guru is not on at all times and runs at 3 watts, your looking at well over 13 hours or more. __________________ Backwoods Party,Weber Smokey Mountain,Weber Skyline,Weber Genesis,Weber 22"

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