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Posted: 1/2/2023 1:32:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PAspeedmaster: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/319832/hfg-2657944.png Was not planning on buying another, but may buy one to have, to loan, etc. |
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CO, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2023 2:04:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vmax84: $159 right now. https://slickdeals.net/f/16339228-sportsman-gen1000i-1000-watt-inverter-generator-159-with-free-shipping-at-walmart-com The brand is kind of garbage though. |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 3:51:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: PepePewPew]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jordanmills: The brand is kind of garbage though. Seems to be a reliable machine, with a garbage watt rating. Like anything Chinese, I'd oil it up, idle it for 10 minutes, and dump the oil and shavings out of it. I ordered one, should be interesting to find out if I can make it put out 800W without shutting itself off. I'll do the ten minute flush with 10oz of oil, then 7.5oz for 15 minutes at high idle and drain again, then with the third batch of oil I'll add a 100W light bulb every minute until it shuts down, followed by a two hour break-in at max power. Then I'll try adjusting the carb for peak output. A couple of interesting videos: This thing won't sustain 600W, despite being rated at 800W continuous, I'm returning it (6:40)  Sportsman 1000 Watt Inverter Generator Review - Buffalo Tools This filthy thing has 2000 hours on it and it's still running! (much better life than I expected):  Sportsman 1000 Inverter Generator -- 2000H Review Common Problems Disassembly |
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Posted: 1/2/2023 7:24:13 PM EST
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I just stumbled across this unheard of brand dual fuel genset on Amazon and wanted to see what the tribe thinks?
3500W, Dual Fuel, 55 lbs, 62 db, with wheels & telescoping handle. 145cc engine, electric start, 30a plug & 2 120 sockets. Maxpeedingrod 3500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter The reviews are good and the engine size at 145cc is a new one to me for portable inverters. amazon shows a sale price currently of $719 inc. free shipping, delivering Sat. Jan. 8th if purchased today, so it's not coming from China directly. |
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Posted: 1/4/2023 3:22:27 PM EST
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Bump for HF sale ending tomorrow.
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Posted: 1/4/2023 11:00:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Krauss: OP here. I made my original post in 2017 when I bought the predator 2000. I think that's enough time to safely say if it's worth it. Between that unit and my larger Westinghouse 9500 dual fuel, they saved my ass this week at my house in Buffalo. I'm going to do a small little write up about my long term experience with the Predator, issues, and how everything shook out with back to back storms 3 weeks apart without power. Did you do the write up yet? If you don't mind, add a post for the thread in this one, I'm sure there's a lot of interest in your story. |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 2:07:16 AM EST
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12000 watts $809.
Can't beat that with a stick. Limited-time deal: DuroMax XP12000EH Generator-12000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 6:41:51 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By verge: 12000 watts $809. Can't beat that with a stick. Limited-time deal: DuroMax XP12000EH Generator-12000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Something I've been a little confused about is the running amps for 120 and 240. How does this work? Is it 240V if run both sides of the panel, or is it 240V if I run an a appliance or system that requires 240V? Say I have a couple of 120V refrigerators to run, but one is on the left side of the panel and one is on the right side. If I run them both, am I pulling 240V from the generator, or am I pulling 120V? I would probably be using a 30A or 50A/240V plug, but does that mean I'm pulling 240V from the generator if I don't power a 240V appliance? |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 6:50:42 AM EST
[Last Edit: BFskinner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Something I've been a little confused about is the running amps for 120 and 240. How does this work? Is it 240V if run both sides of the panel, or is it 240V if I run an a appliance or system that requires 240V? Say I have a couple of 120V refrigerators to run, but one is on the left side of the panel and one is on the right side. If I run them both, am I pulling 240V from the generator, or am I pulling 120V? I would probably be using a 30A or 50A/240V plug, but does that mean I'm pulling 240V from the generator if I don't power a 240V appliance? If you input your 240v generator into your main panel through a 240v double height breaker it energizes both sides of the panel with 120v as well as provides 240v for breakers that get both 120v legs. These diagrams might help.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 7:24:48 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By verge: 12000 watts $809. Can't beat that with a stick. Limited-time deal: DuroMax XP12000EH Generator-12000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered I have a Westinghouse Wgen7500c. I think he wanted to one up me LOL. |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 7:37:05 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BFskinner: If you input your 240v generator into your main panel through a 240v double height breaker it energizes both sides of the panel with 120v as well as provides 240v for breakers that get both 120v legs. These diagrams might help. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/120V-240V-Single-Phase-Power-Sketch_png-2661099.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/19365-rv-electrical-wiring-diagram-panel-2661100.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/Inside-Main-Breaker-Box-Panel-120V-240V--2661104.JPG Yeah, I understand that. My question is about how many amps are available on each side. If the generator specifies 70A at 120V and 35A at 240V, and I use a 50A/240V plug for a feeder breaker, do I have 35A per side if I only use 120V appliances, or do I only have 17.5A per side, even though I'm only using 120V appliances? |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 7:52:07 AM EST
[Last Edit: BFskinner]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Yeah, I understand that. My question is about how many amps are available on each side. If the generator specifies 70A at 120V and 35A at 240V, and I use a 50A/240V plug for a feeder breaker, do I have 35A per side if I only use 120V appliances, or do I only have 17.5A per side, even though I'm only using 120V appliances? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Originally Posted By BFskinner: If you input your 240v generator into your main panel through a 240v double height breaker it energizes both sides of the panel with 120v as well as provides 240v for breakers that get both 120v legs. These diagrams might help. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/120V-240V-Single-Phase-Power-Sketch_png-2661099.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/19365-rv-electrical-wiring-diagram-panel-2661100.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/502236/Inside-Main-Breaker-Box-Panel-120V-240V--2661104.JPG Yeah, I understand that. My question is about how many amps are available on each side. If the generator specifies 70A at 120V and 35A at 240V, and I use a 50A/240V plug for a feeder breaker, do I have 35A per side if I only use 120V appliances, or do I only have 17.5A per side, even though I'm only using 120V appliances? I might be wrong but I would guess you will only get 17.5A per side because it is recommended that you balance the 120v loads when using 240v output. I am sure someone will come along that can answer that more definitively. edit: I have found a few references that say it depends upon the windings of the generator and that some smaller generators can go from parallel to series in which case you could probably get the maximum rated output in 120v. This thread discusses that issue to some extent. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/generator-question-120-240-50a-outlet.344298/ |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 11:34:45 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Yeah, I understand that. My question is about how many amps are available on each side. If the generator specifies 70A at 120V and 35A at 240V, and I use a 50A/240V plug for a feeder breaker, do I have 35A per side if I only use 120V appliances, or do I only have 17.5A per side, even though I'm only using 120V appliances? No generator is going to output 70A at 120V. They'll be limited to 20A per plug at most. Same thing for 240 - unless the generator specifically has a 14-50R, you more than likely have a L14-30R and that's limited to 30A total. |
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Posted: 1/5/2023 5:56:36 PM EST
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Received a Buffalo Sportsman 1000i from WalMart today.
Opened the generator box, found a generator box inside. In the 2nd box was a generator packed in foam and papers/accessories. It looks like they planned the packaging for abuse by FedEx/UPS, but my outer box was in near mint condition when FedEx dropped it off. Came with 12v jumper cable with spring clamps for boosting a car battery at 12v 4A, a surprisingly nice phillips screwdriver (needed to remove sidecover to access oil fill), a really cheap stamped steel spark plug wrench, and a paper oil fill funnel. I only see one external screw on the carburetor, appears to be a throttle stop adjustment. Haven't removed the carb or air filter, but at first glance it does not look like I'm going to be able to adjust the high speed fuel mixture as I'd hoped. Comes with CO alert, which I wasn't expecting. Supposed to auto shut down for the following issues: High CO reading. Failure of CO alert system. (this is the part I don't like, might reduce the effective service life of the generator) Low oil level. Overload (defined in the manual as high inverter temperature or low output voltage). I'm wondering if cheaper power transistors ended up being sourced for production, causing the inverter to overload at lower than rated wattage. Might be one of those things that reaches full power in freezing weather but shows reduced power limits in the summer. Actual testing to follow later. |
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Posted: 1/6/2023 5:03:29 PM EST
[Last Edit: PepePewPew]
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Buffalo Sportsman 1000i first test run:
(over) filled it with 10oz of 15W40. Temp 34F. Altitude about 700' above MSL. After ten minutes of idle time, did some load tests. No load= 124-125V, 59.8Hz (utility power reads 59.9Hz, so my Kill-A-Watt probably reads a tenth off) 400W load=122V, 59.8Hz (hair dryer on low, 1350W high setting kills generator instantly) 730-735W load=118-118.4V, 59.8Hz, red overload light blinking continuously. (heat gun on low) 770-775W load=115.5-116V, 59.8Hz, red light still blinking (heat gun plus 75W light bulb). Best that I can tell, it's limited by motor horsepower. After break in, I hope I can get over 750W at 118V or better. Simply running a lower oil level might increase output a bit. But that's with cold dense air. A 90 degree summer day might be a lot different. Drained the oil after testing. Won't put that much in it again, but wanted to make sure plenty of oil got to the valve train on first run. Oil got pretty dark in 20 minutes but wasn't frothy. Will fill with 7.5oz and run it for a half hour tomorrow. Once it gets cleaned up inside, I'll put 5W30 synthetic in it and change every 25 hours. Edited to add 2nd test run: 7.5oz of 10W30 isn't really more power than 10oz of 15W40. Crankshaft windage with a full oil sump doesn't seem to be a big deal, so I'm not sure why they lowered the oil capacity specification. If it was rated 750W continuous 800W peak I'd give it five stars. 750W @ 118V is fine. Voltage dropoff beyond 750W is extreme compared to voltage loss at 750W. |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 7:12:10 AM EST
[Last Edit: ropie]
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The Wen 56380i 3800watt inverter is $518.99 on Woot today
I suck, working link is in post below |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 1:02:26 PM EST
[Last Edit: 2tired2run]
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Quote Historyhttps://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17 - link is fubar https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17.. ETA: really wish arfcomm would knock it off with the tracking link BS  , if they think they're making $$, they're not. Because this is what happens if you don't want to be tracked.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/11/2023 9:47:20 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ropie: The Wen 56380i 3800watt inverter is $518.99 on Woot today I suck, eorking link is in post below Super deal on a closed-frame inverter! |
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Posted: 1/12/2023 4:46:00 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2tired2run: https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17 - link is fubar https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17.. ETA: really wish arfcomm would knock it off with the tracking link BS , if they think they're making $$, they're not. Because this is what happens if you don't want to be tracked. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67501/tracking_JPG-2668517.JPG OOS already. |
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Posted: 1/12/2023 8:22:16 AM EST
[Last Edit: NostalgiaforInfinity]
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Posted: 1/13/2023 8:20:07 AM EST
[Last Edit: slow3v]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zhukov: No generator is going to output 70A at 120V. They'll be limited to 20A per plug at most. Same thing for 240 - unless the generator specifically has a 14-50R, you more than likely have a L14-30R and that's limited to 30A total. Each leg of 120v can pull 3600w. |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 6:14:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NostalgiaforInfinity: 20% off Predator Generators now at HF: 75665567 That brings the 3500 inverter to $720 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/457118/Screenshot_2023-01-12_082149_png-2669281.JPG That 9500 is calling my name. Would be nice to be able to power the well pump if the need arises |
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Posted: 1/15/2023 12:02:17 PM EST
[Last Edit: Recorderguy]
[#23]
Champion Power Equipment 100520 8750-Watt DH Series Open Frame Inverter, Electric Start for $847.60
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083V8VNGL?tag=arfcom00-20 Cheapest price ever on this model per Camel^3 also |
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Posted: 1/15/2023 2:03:39 PM EST
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Picked up a Rainier R2200i a few months ago. Nice little inverter, kinda like a cheaper Honda. When I got it unboxed, oiled and gassed, it started on the first pull!
But now it's gotten to where I pull on the little sucker 12 or 15 times before it'll start. I pulled the plug and it looked clean and not oily or coked. It's only got about 3 hours on it, since I've just started it monthly for 15-20 minutes to keep it oiled and gas running through the carb. Anyone else got one of these? Got any suggestions?  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/15/2023 2:21:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2tired2run: Whats typical the current draw for a gas furnace? Blower, glow plugs etc booster fan (might be the wrong terminology) seems like it might be more than a 2kw can handle? No idea but I had an ancient Honda EM650 that I wired up to our furnace when we lost power for over a week a few winters ago. It worked thank God. Ended up upgrading after that winter to a Westinghouse duel fuel 4500 then converted to tri-fuel so it can connect to the gas meter. |
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Posted: 1/22/2023 8:49:44 PM EST
[Last Edit: MaxxII]
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Electrical gurus...
I have this generator and I'm trying to figure out what amperage transfer switch I should buy. Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V...37.5A Gasoline Running Amps at 120V...30.4A Propane Starting Amps at 120V...37.5A Propane Running Amps at 120V...27.4A So do I need a 30 amp switch, or should I bump up to a 50 amp switch? I would think I need a 50 amp switch, but I'm not an electrician. |
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Posted: 1/22/2023 9:15:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MaxxII: Electrical gurus... I have this generator and I'm trying to figure out what amperage transfer switch I should buy. So do I need a 30 amp switch, or should I bump up to a 50 amp switch? I would think I need a 50 amp switch, but I'm not an electrician. Buy a 50A in case you want to upsize later. |
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Posted: 1/22/2023 9:35:52 PM EST
[#28]
Got it.
Thank you. |
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Posted: 1/23/2023 8:53:06 AM EST
[#29]
Anyone with the champion 2500 dual fuel convert it to tri-fuel?
What regulator did you use? |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 7:00:31 AM EST
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Posted: 1/24/2023 8:02:17 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PAspeedmaster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlxi8gdgzrMhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMQ7V2W9/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0BMQ7V2W9&pd_rd_w=Ir9F4&content-id=amzn1.sym.88097cb9-5064-44ef-891b-abfacbc1c44b&pf_rd_p=88097cb9-5064-44ef-891b-abfacbc1c44b&pf_rd_r=QV41MF3GJNBGDEA21RTG&pd_rd_wg=LryZT&pd_rd_r=d313339b-61af-404a-8d1e-8506255cc3ad&s=industrial&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQUlaVVBLNU9SUkcxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzc1MDg0RjNBN0FaVU5MNElZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NzE5NzUzMlJTV1hBQklUUFkzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== The bad thing is rubber hoses degrade and they seem to do it faster than they used to. The other ugly in the room is you are still depending on a utility to be up. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 9:58:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banditman: The bad thing is rubber hoses degrade and they seem to do it faster than they used to. The other ugly in the room is you are still depending on a utility to be up. I'd rather take a chance on the nat gas company. Of course having a tri fuel is optimal, but if it's a matter of guessing what utility will still be running, I'd bet on nat gas. I'm really looking hard at the 8000W tri fuel Champion and getting a gas line installed for a connection. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 10:01:47 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: I'd rather take a chance on the nat gas company. Of course having a tri fuel is optimal, but if it's a matter of guessing what utility will still be running, I'd bet on nat gas. I'm really looking hard at the 8000W tri fuel Champion and getting a gas line installed for a connection. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: Originally Posted By Banditman: The bad thing is rubber hoses degrade and they seem to do it faster than they used to. The other ugly in the room is you are still depending on a utility to be up. I'd rather take a chance on the nat gas company. Of course having a tri fuel is optimal, but if it's a matter of guessing what utility will still be running, I'd bet on nat gas. I'm really looking hard at the 8000W tri fuel Champion and getting a gas line installed for a connection. I have two Honda 2000s and got the remote caps and hoses to use with two 3 gal outboard engine tanks. A couple years later I needed to use and the hoses were cracked and useless. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 10:04:05 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikefromTX: Picked up a Rainier R2200i a few months ago. Nice little inverter, kinda like a cheaper Honda. When I got it unboxed, oiled and gassed, it started on the first pull! But now it's gotten to where I pull on the little sucker 12 or 15 times before it'll start. I pulled the plug and it looked clean and not oily or coked. It's only got about 3 hours on it, since I've just started it monthly for 15-20 minutes to keep it oiled and gas running through the carb. Anyone else got one of these? Got any suggestions? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/182537/Rainier_Generator_jpg-2673133.JPG Once it finally starts does it run good? If it does then you need to look at the choke. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 10:33:31 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2tired2run: https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17 - link is fubar https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17.. ETA: really wish arfcomm would knock it off with the tracking link BS , if they think they're making $$, they're not. Because this is what happens if you don't want to be tracked. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67501/tracking_JPG-2668517.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2tired2run: https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17 - link is fubar https://www.woot.com/offers/wen-56380i-3800-watt-inverter-generator-17.. ETA: really wish arfcomm would knock it off with the tracking link BS , if they think they're making $$, they're not. Because this is what happens if you don't want to be tracked. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67501/tracking_JPG-2668517.JPG Get tampermonkey or some other script plugin. // ==UserScript==
// @name Remove viglink and avantlink on links // @namespace ar15 // @version 0.1 // @description Make the links crystal clear, without referrer crap. // @author ar15 // @match http://www.ar15.com/* // @match https://www.ar15.com/* // @icon data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw== // @run-at document-end // @grant none // ==/UserScript== (function() { 'use strict'; const replacestring = '$1' // var reg = /^https?\:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/\?u=([^\&]+).*$/ var reg = /^https?\:\/\/(?:redirect.viglink.com\/\?u=|www.avantlink.com\/click.php\?.*url=)([^\&]+).*$/ var links = [].slice.apply(document.getElementsByTagName("a")); links.forEach(function(link) { var href = link.href; if (href.length && href.substring(0, 1) !== "#" && href.indexOf("redirect.viglink.com")) { if (href.match(reg)) { var linkTarget = link.href.replace(reg,replacestring); link.href = decodeURIComponent(linkTarget); console.log("Rewritten URL: " + href + " as " + link.href); } } }) })(); |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 10:39:09 AM EST
[Last Edit: draver]
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I agree it is somewhat dangerous without a regulator. I run a Predator 3500 on natgas through a NashFuel trifuel kit with a regulator so it is on demand only.
That said, natgas is lighter than air and does not pool on the ground or in depressions like propane or gasoline fumes, so the video is in error in that regard. It could easily create an explosive hazard inside your genset or an enclosed area like a sound box. Also, the pressure from your meter is generally less than .2psi and is piped directly to your appliances at that pressure. They may contain some form of regulator, I am certainly no expert. |
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Posted: 1/24/2023 8:48:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikefromTX: Picked up a Rainier R2200i a few months ago. Nice little inverter, kinda like a cheaper Honda. They both use gasoline , that is the only similitude to the Honda. |
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Posted: 1/29/2023 3:40:44 PM EST
[#38]
Anyone know what NGK plug for a 2K Predator Inverter?
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Posted: 1/29/2023 9:20:05 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zoe17: Anyone know what NGK plug for a 2K Predator Inverter? NGK6535 (CR5HSB) is what I use on my Predator 2000. |
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Posted: 1/29/2023 9:21:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flying2275: NGK6535 (CR5HSB) is what I use on my Predator 2000. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flying2275: Originally Posted By zoe17: Anyone know what NGK plug for a 2K Predator Inverter? NGK6535 (CR5HSB) is what I use on my Predator 2000. How about the predator 3500? |
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Posted: 1/29/2023 10:02:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flying2275: NGK6535 (CR5HSB) is what I use on my Predator 2000. Thanks |
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Posted: 2/12/2023 7:21:33 PM EST
[#42]
Was trying to find a extended run solution for the 2K Predator generator. Will a cap and gravity feed system work?
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Posted: 2/19/2023 3:43:40 PM EST
[Last Edit: Jeteye]
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Posted: 2/24/2023 4:26:39 PM EST
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KY, USA
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Posted: 3/5/2023 8:52:59 AM EST
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Just want to give a shout out to whoever posted the Pulsar inverter 2300w $399 deal on Black Friday. Done a couple break in cycles and oil changes when I got it, and put it away. Thanks to the 80mph wind gusts Friday, we’ve been without power since 830 Friday. Being able to have refrigerator, tv, light, and a coffee pot has been great, the wife and little one thinks I’m a hero 🤣
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Posted: 3/6/2023 9:44:43 AM EST
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Has anyone ever replaced an outlet in a generator? Mine has a TT-30R and I would like to swap it with a L5-30R.
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Posted: 3/6/2023 11:20:41 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3gT4R: Just want to give a shout out to whoever posted the Pulsar inverter 2300w $399 deal on Black Friday. Done a couple break in cycles and oil changes when I got it, and put it away. Thanks to the 80mph wind gusts Friday, we’ve been without power since 830 Friday. Being able to have refrigerator, tv, light, and a coffee pot has been great, the wife and little one thinks I’m a hero 🤣 @3gT4R Exactly this! We're outside La Grange, KY and have been without power since Friday afternoon. I bought the same Pulsar 2300W generator and it has been running since Friday afternoon. Saving our ass for sure! I've been running refrigerator, TV, Internet router, chicken heater (400 W), various lamps, phone chargers, wood burning stove fan, etc. No problems. I've shut it down twice now to check the oil, and I haven't lost any- and the oil still looks brand new. I was going to pull the spark plug just to give it a wire brush, but I can't get it out- the socket wont fit as there is plastic shielding in the way. Have you had your spark plug out? How'd you get it out? |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 11:53:23 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jordanmills: The brand is kind of garbage though. that same genset is rebranded by 100 companies. the pull start broke on mine the second time i used it. took me a couple of days to source a new one but it was cheap and parts are easy to get and cheap once you find it. since fixed mine has been rock solid. output is as rated. it starts easily runs fine. |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 11:56:35 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PepePewPew: Seems to be a reliable machine, with a garbage watt rating. Like anything Chinese, I'd oil it up, idle it for 10 minutes, and dump the oil and shavings out of it. I ordered one, should be interesting to find out if I can make it put out 800W without shutting itself off. I'll do the ten minute flush with 10oz of oil, then 7.5oz for 15 minutes at high idle and drain again, then with the third batch of oil I'll add a 100W light bulb every minute until it shuts down, followed by a two hour break-in at max power. Then I'll try adjusting the carb for peak output. A couple of interesting videos: This thing won't sustain 600W, despite being rated at 800W continuous, I'm returning it (6:40) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaZ9rbCr_0This filthy thing has 2000 hours on it and it's still running! (much better life than I expected): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ6nR97qc-0mine died at just a hair over 1kw according to my killawatt meter. it was able to power a small free standing AC unit (it did struggle on compressor start though). it also runs my upright freezer just fine. which is all i really cared out. i suspect the 1kw rating is the surge capacity not the running output. |
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Posted: 3/6/2023 10:44:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zhukov: Has anyone ever replaced an outlet in a generator? Mine has a TT-30R and I would like to swap it with a L5-30R. Any reason why you just wouldn’t do an adapter? I know it’s one more thing to keep up with, but seems a lot easier then going in for surgery. |
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