Aircons and generators help?

[saflyfish]

Im looking at getting an inverter generator.Ive done some research and the honda 30 uis inv gen comes out tops in terms of noise,efficiency etc...it is however costly for a small household price is around R30k
Its a 3kva gen with 2800w power output.
Would i be able to run a 12000 btu split unit aircon on it plus a few lights and tv,laptop?

 

[Sinbad]

You'd need to check the inrush current of the air conditioner compressor.

My initial guess is no.

30k for a 2800w generator is mental.
Here's an 8kva diesel with ATS for half that

8KVA Silent Diesel (Single Phase) with ATS - Global 6

ETA: 30 AUGUST 2015 8KVA Silent Diesel (Single Phase) with ATS

www.global6.co.za

 

[saflyfish]

It is costly but its quiet.A standard diesel gen is around R25k but that's a 5kva unit and 5000w but its loud...I'm in a complex the neighbors would complain

 

[Steamy Tom]

It is costly but its quiet.A standard diesel gen is around R25k but that's a 5kva unit and 5000w but its loud...I'm in a complex the neighbors would complain

Bundu Power | BP5000S Diesel Generators

BP5000S - Bundu Power - 4.5 kVA Diesel generators available in South Africa.

www.bundupower.co.za