how is the rotating part powered? do I need a outside outlet
1363193
You do not need an outside outlet. The wire from the box to the antenna powers the rotator.
1331295
It is powered off the USB bus. I use an adapter plugged into 110 volts to insure constant adequate power (because some USBs have more power than others).
1853196
No, it does not have any input for an outside power supply. I use rechargeable batteries and they have lasted a long time.
1696520
This generator must be outdoors. There is no way you can direct the exhaust outside and it is a very nasty smell of propane and co2. It will function well with a solar system if you know when to turn it on. Sunny Island (sma) will only allow the power from this to charge at nite. Outbacks might not have this problem. I'm off grid. With such a big place you must have lots of batteries to charge on cloudy , rainy days. But I gather you have AC from the utility and are feeding back excess power. If you do you may want to look at a different model which may cost less.
1889753
It doesn't come with a cord if that is where you were going, but yes if it's wired correctly, it can be plugged directly into an outlet. I would put a switch in somewhere so it's more controllable and the motor needs to be mounted.
2218931
No, it is powered by a cable which is included. It plugs into a standard outlet.
1611210
it has two regular outlets on it that you can plug into....If you want to run a cable from the generator to a regular outlet in hopes of backfeeding, no you can't.
1493356
You need to run a 110 volt electrical service to it. Either add an outlet or use an extension cord.
595889
It runs with electricity for the blower....it will not run in a power outage...and will have to be turned back on after the power comes back on.
1937504
Any spinning device is AC, somewhere it has to be converted to DC. You can destroy a battery by overcharging it.
622627
I just plug it into the wall outlet. Haven't used batteries because I hate paying for them. The unit is quite light though and has a great handle if you need to transport it.
726361
generator, solar, 12volt power invertor, ect. not sue what the others were talking about?? the charge in the unit or to be able to charge it without 110 volt outlet
1030770
I don't run anything with it. I charge batteries . It will also depend on your area for what type and how much wind you have. Please be aware of the 2 companies in the state of Washington that are selling this unit, they are very poor people to deal with. Crooked comes to mind.
1212823
it must be plugged into a wall socket. Or if you have a power inverter you could use a 12vt outlet. It does not have a battery in it.
626533
You would not need to power it outside. you would mount the antenna, connect the coax cable and run it inside. The coax would then plug into a powered connecting block. Coax in and out and a USB type power connector. Easy installation.
1667705
I run this from the outlet, and it's been exceptionally reliant. There's a back-up battery for emergency power outage.
699865
It spins in the wind but if there is no wind the solar power will turn the head every so often. At least thats how mine works.