I have a generator for my bowfishing lights that is 3550 running watts. I have 7 500 watt lights, with 3 on chord, 3 on a chord, and 1 on a chord. Last time i went out, it kept shutting off and i kept having to reset the breaker. A couple minutes later it would do the same thing. Eventually it stopped, but this was the first time that it ever did this. Anyone have any ideas as to why this might have happened? I know 3500 watts is close to 3550, but I dont understand why it never did this before if thats the problem.

Use 6 lights

Tried that for a while and it would still kill the generator. Ive got 2 on each side and 3 in the front so I dont want to take any off.

circuit breakers are going bad? Change a few out to 250's.

Didn't think about that. Ill have to give it a try.

I run mostly 250's with a 500 up front. it works just fine but i'll make the led plunge hopefully soon.

With 7 50th your pulling 29 amps. That's too much when you factor the loss in to equation from the cords. You need to drop back to less. This is probably why 6 will still make it shut off. Probably weakened something

Also I see you have 3 cords. Make sure your not pulling to many amps for plugs. The smaller generators usually have 15 or 20 amp plugs. Or one large 30 plug. Check that. Cuz even 6 would be to many amps on a 15amp

and what kinds of lights are they? some mh-hps lights require many more watts for startup than there running watts

I might try 4 cords to see if that helps. They are the $12 lights from Home Depot, cant remember the brand.

If they are halogen lights, take out the 500 watt bulbs and put in 300 watt bulbs. Can't tell the difference and will give you 1400 watts to play with. Less strain on your generator too. And buy extras

Add twice as many lights and put 150 bulbs with a few 300 here and their


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I run 8 300w halos and couldn't be happier on a 3500w genny and you also need to keep your genny pushing at less 80% of your max watts it will last you longer………

You really aren't gonna notice the difference from a 500 to a 300.


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I just changed out this light. Somehow got water in it and it went out. First light to ever have a bulb or any issue with in 700 hrs!!


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Yea ill put some 300 bulbs in there instead. I shouldve gone with 10 250's or something like that. Ill know for next time.

Just pay for a charter

Nah I've done pretty well with it so far. Already had the generator, bought the lights for $12 each, and already had the wood to make the stand for the lights. Most expensive thing was definitely the 2 bows.

Add the cost of boat plus everything you should be eating lobster and steak

Yea but i didnt buy the boat to bowfish out of, therefore it is a sunk cost. Im sure your just messing with me but you get my point.

You are right it's not near as fun.

DDM, I've got those same lights on my work truck... They will turn night into day, that's fo sho!!!! Mine obviously aren't tinted though.

ive got the same too DDM..did yours come tinted or did you tint them? I put headlight tint on mine


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I tinted them


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I ended up putting 6 like that on a short light rail..seems to be reel good...havent got out to try em yet


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