Diesel generator recommendations for PowerTIG 255EXT

[PinkNinja]

Can anyone make recommendations for a diesel generator capable of powering the PowerTIG 255EXT efficiently?
Just trying to explore some options for my next endeavour.

(Wow it's been a while since I've been on here)

[Rambozo]

Can anyone make recommendations for a diesel generator capable of powering the PowerTIG 255EXT efficiently?
Just trying to explore some options for my next endeavour.

(Wow it's been a while since I've been on here)

You might want to specify which version you have, as the later model added power factor correction which will make it a lot easier to run on a genset.

[PinkNinja]

Didn't realize there would be a difference.
Either way.
2016/2017 model.
Don't own one yet.
Looking to purchase before the end of 2016 providing I can find a genset to accompany it.

I just don't know enough about generators and running welders off generators to make my own call.

I would have thought Everlast has their own generators to accompany them.

[PinkNinja]

Nothing?...........

[CraigB1960]

From the PowerTIG255EXT manual:

Minimum Generator Requirement*
8500 Continuous Watts
* Generator must be certified as a clean power unit by its manufacturer with less than 10% total harmonic distortion.

I would look at a 10kW or greater unit. Especially if you want to run some tools off of it.

[PinkNinja]

That's the problem. Finding anything above 10kw that's "clean energy/power/pure sine wave" etc
I'm not really finding much that advertises that they are (10kw and above anyway)