Can you run a bounce house on a generator?

Can you run a bounce house on a generator?

The simple answer is: No, you do not need a generator to run a bounce house. Generators are only necessary where there is no access to an electrical outlet. IF you are further than 50 feet from a power source than a generator is necessary. A 2000 watt generator is large enough to power an average bounce house.

What generator do I need for a bouncy castle?

Bouncy castle hire firms in British Inflatable Hirers Alliance

• x 1.5 blower = 3 to 4 kva.
• x 1.5 blower = 4 to 5 kva.
• x 1.5 blower = 5 to 6 kva.
• x 1.5 blower = 6 to 7 kva.
• x 1.5 blower = 7 to 8 kva.

How many watts does a bounce house blower use?

We recommend 2000 watts per inflatable blower.

How much power does a bounce house need?

In general, a bounce house will need a blower rated for 115 volts and between 7 to 14 amps to inflate a bounce house properly. Larger bounce houses may require a second blower, and an additional circuit to keep it inflated. Blowers between 1 to 2 horsepower are commonly used to keep bounce houses inflated.

How long can you run a bounce house blower?

If you are planning an event and you know that you will be running the inflatable for several hours or all day long, you can plan for small breaks in between. If you’re planning to run your inflatable all day, you can stop the blower for 10-15 minutes every 4 hours or so to allow the blower to cool down.

Does a bouncy castle use a lot of electricity?

The simple answer to this is YES! Bouncy castles are powered by an electric fan which constantly pumps air into the inflatable with excess air leaving via the seams. There are however 2 types of “inflatables” available, they are called “sealed air units” and “continuous flow units”.

Why do bouncy castles explode?

Witnesses reported that the bouncy castle exploded as a result of the heat as temperature soared.

How much does it cost to run inflatables?

A typical inflatable consumes 150 to 200 watts per hour, according to National Grid. With a conservative 10 hours per day usage (that means 14 hours of the day your lawn is littered with deflated piles), you’ll spend an extra $10 a month on your electric bill with each inflatable.

Do you need a generator for a inflatable water slide?

Typically you would need one generator per outlet. For example, you’ll need one for the inflatable unit to run the blower/blowers. If you’re renting concessions like Popcorn, Cotton Candy, or Snow Cone machines, you’ll need another generator near the area you’ll be setting up the concessions.

Can a blower be too powerful for a bounce house?

Because air is able to escape your bounce house, you technically can’t go “too big” with a bounce house blower. You cannot over inflate a bounce house, and using a bigger blower isn’t going to hurt it. A larger blower will inflate your bounce house more quickly, and will make it more firm during operation.

How many blowers do you need for a bounce house?

What size blower do I need for my bounce house

How much does it cost to run a bouncy castle for an hour?

Even though bouncy castles are relatively energy efficient to run at approximately 20p per hour, this still needs to be factored in to any investment.