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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:42:04 AM EST
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Amazon has a sale on some Champions going on now. Here is the slick deals thread with links. I bought a 6250 open frame inverter for $393. Below is the post-
Available: Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $317.08 Champion Power Equipment 6250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $392.93 $314.34 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 8750W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $646.09 $516.87 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator w/ Remote Start [amazon.com] $302.31 $241.85 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] These are much lower than prior FP deals (even if you don't have the coupon). |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 6:51:21 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LHA-2: Amazon has a sale on some Champions going on now. Here is the slick deals thread with links. I bought a 6250 open frame inverter for $393. Below is the post- Available: Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $317.08 Champion Power Equipment 6250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $392.93 $314.34 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 8750W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $646.09 $516.87 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator w/ Remote Start [amazon.com] $302.31 $241.85 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] These are much lower than prior FP deals (even if you don't have the coupon). Not seeing the option to use coupon |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 7:01:47 AM EST
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It isn't my slick deals post. I think the coupons are random. My 20% was for foot and nail care, so it didn't help me out, but the pricing w/o the coupon was still good enough for me.
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Posted: 12/20/2023 7:09:10 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LHA-2: Amazon has a sale on some Champions going on now. Here is the slick deals thread with links. I bought a 6250 open frame inverter for $393. Below is the post- Available: Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $317.08 Champion Power Equipment 6250W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $392.93 $314.34 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 8750W Open Frame Inverter Generator [amazon.com] $646.09 $516.87 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] Champion Power Equipment 4250W Open Frame Inverter Generator w/ Remote Start [amazon.com] $302.31 $241.85 if you have this YMMV 20% off coupon [amazon.com] These are much lower than prior FP deals (even if you don't have the coupon). Coupon didn't work for me. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 7:19:46 AM EST
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Regardless if the coupon works or not these are great deals.
I’m tempted to pull the trigger on the 4250 dual fuel just because. |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 12/20/2023 3:43:05 PM EST
[#6]
Just ordered the 6250. $392 and change. That's a really good deal!
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Posted: 12/21/2023 2:14:54 PM EST
[#7]
How are you guys getting power from the generator to your house?
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Posted: 12/21/2023 2:49:26 PM EST
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: How are you guys getting power from the generator to your house? 50A inlet plug wired into the panel with a mechanical interlock and appropriate breaker. |
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Posted: 12/21/2023 3:45:32 PM EST
[Last Edit: Zhukov]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: How are you guys getting power from the generator to your house? Like the previous poster said, but mine is a 30A. Showing my breaker panel with the interlock switch:  With the labels installed:  |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 9:05:31 AM EST
[#10]
That champion deal on amazon was the best deal I've seen in years on inverter, even better than harborchina freight black Friday. Says it has shipped already too. I'm only sad I didn't grab a couple of the smaller ones as backups for the backup.
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Posted: 12/22/2023 9:24:55 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zhukov: Like the previous poster said, but mine is a 30A. Showing my breaker panel with the interlock switch: https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/154496397_3627242473992204_6584782724256980895_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=7f8c78&_nc_ohc=vHWHT7iPLIsAX84kQA7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDWntGo4EdXCrm1LF9opOcQ6MHms3jSHjTC6Esp7BAorQ&oe=65AC15BA With the labels installed: https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/154407918_3627242480658870_7793391427144604071_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=7f8c78&_nc_ohc=lZbthEwXQOIAX8_TKRM&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAWOnrlEoa8B5yAC0g867DpT3RvV-cY7QUQjPPUxn9NUw&oe=65ABFB22 Thanks for that. I don't know much about this sort of thing, but it looks like your main(?) panel is on the outside of the house. Does weather not cause problems? |
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Posted: 12/22/2023 9:27:34 AM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Thanks for that. I don't know much about this sort of thing, but it looks like your main(?) panel is on the outside of the house. Does weather not cause problems? That's very common around here and the panel is weatherproof. If yours is on the inside, you'll have to figure out how to run the power from the generator to that spot. |
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Posted: 12/23/2023 9:52:39 AM EST
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Posted: 12/28/2023 5:58:01 PM EST
[#14]
Bump!
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Posted: 12/29/2023 1:42:09 PM EST
[#15]
On Amazon, the Champion open frame inverter 6250/5000 is 34% off, to 431.56.
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Posted: 1/3/2024 3:51:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: wesr228]
[#16]
Bump
Champion 8750/7000 Hybrid Inverter is $808.90.  
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Posted: 1/3/2024 3:53:09 PM EST
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TaxPayer77: On Amazon, the Champion open frame inverter 6250/5000 is 34% off, to 431.56. That was an insane deal, and glad I didn't see it. I need another Genset like I need another another mother in law... |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 4:22:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wesr228: Bump Champion 8750/7000 Hybrid Inverter is $808.90. What's the model number or a link? |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 4:32:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PKT1106: What's the model number or a link? Apologies:
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Posted: 1/3/2024 4:33:21 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryThank you. Just didn't want people to see the wrong one. |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 6:10:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wesr228: Bump Champion 8750/7000 Hybrid Inverter is $808.90. www.amazon.com/dp/B083V8VNGL If only that was dual fuel, I would jump on it. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/6/2024 11:12:00 AM EST
[Last Edit: crownvic96]
[#22]
Probably already covered in here but for those with 350ml oil refills I found these nice little 12oz bottles on Amazon so I can have a few "reloads" from larger oil jugs ready to go.
https://a.co/d/arYh4Yl |
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Posted: 1/6/2024 11:43:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crownvic96: Probably already covered in here but for those with 350ml oil refills I found these nice little 12oz bottles on Amazon so I can have a few "reloads" from larger oil jugs ready to go. https://a.co/d/arYh4Yl Oil refills? Does this mean that these generators consume oil? |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 12:07:18 AM EST
[Last Edit: Kanati]
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Oil refills? Does this mean that these generators consume oil? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By crownvic96: Probably already covered in here but for those with 350ml oil refills I found these nice little 12oz bottles on Amazon so I can have a few "reloads" from larger oil jugs ready to go. https://a.co/d/arYh4Yl Oil refills? Does this mean that these generators consume oil? These things don't hold much oil, and the cheapest way to buy is in 5+ quart jugs which are a pain in the ass to use to fill something that holds the equivalent of a beer. Also, if you travel with them, you'll probably need to do an oil change during a long trip, and carrying a gallon jug is a pain if all you need is 12oz. |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 9:52:44 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kanati: No, it means in an extended outage, you need to be prepared to do pit stops with oil changes and basic maintenance checks every 3-4 days or so. These things don't hold much oil, and the cheapest way to buy is in 5+ quart jugs which are a pain in the ass to use to fill something that holds the equivalent of a beer. Also, if you travel with them, you'll probably need to do an oil change during a long trip, and carrying a gallon jug is a pain if all you need is 12oz. Ah! Gotcha. So, routine maintenance based on hours of runtime. Thanks. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2024 12:15:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Ah! Gotcha. So, routine maintenance based on hours of runtime. Thanks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Emoto: Originally Posted By Kanati: No, it means in an extended outage, you need to be prepared to do pit stops with oil changes and basic maintenance checks every 3-4 days or so. These things don't hold much oil, and the cheapest way to buy is in 5+ quart jugs which are a pain in the ass to use to fill something that holds the equivalent of a beer. Also, if you travel with them, you'll probably need to do an oil change during a long trip, and carrying a gallon jug is a pain if all you need is 12oz. Ah! Gotcha. So, routine maintenance based on hours of runtime. Thanks. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2024 12:20:27 PM EST
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My local lowes/home depot kind of suck for cables, boxes etc.
Where's everyone getting their power input cables, generator input box, and panel interlocks from? Now that i'm trying to plan out my interlock, and input it's getting annoying with how many different plug types there are to then try and match to the input side of the parallel kit. I've found several places online but wasn't sure if there was a GD consensus on where everyones buying stuff from or if everyone's just building them as required. |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 2:28:43 PM EST
[Last Edit: danpass]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crownvic96: My local lowes/home depot kind of suck for cables, boxes etc. Where's everyone getting their power input cables, generator input box, and panel interlocks from? Now that i'm trying to plan out my interlock, and input it's getting annoying with how many different plug types there are to then try and match to the input side of the parallel kit. I've found several places online but wasn't sure if there was a GD consensus on where everyones buying stuff from or if everyone's just building them as required. I got my inlet box on Amazon but then I had the electrician source everything else. The box I ordered, for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQT47S _ |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/7/2024 5:47:34 PM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By danpass: I got my inlet box on Amazon but then I had the electrician source everything else. The box I ordered, for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQT47S _ Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By danpass: Originally Posted By crownvic96: My local lowes/home depot kind of suck for cables, boxes etc. Where's everyone getting their power input cables, generator input box, and panel interlocks from? Now that i'm trying to plan out my interlock, and input it's getting annoying with how many different plug types there are to then try and match to the input side of the parallel kit. I've found several places online but wasn't sure if there was a GD consensus on where everyones buying stuff from or if everyone's just building them as required. I got my inlet box on Amazon but then I had the electrician source everything else. The box I ordered, for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQT47S _ I think my biggest decision now is whether to run conduit or armored cable from the panel in my garage to the back out of house where I'd put the generator and plug. It's mostly a straight shot but I have to go up and over a door with a couple short zig zags. I need to check up in my attic but it's probably easier to run along the garage drywall then going in, up, over, down, and back out through the attic. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/11/2024 4:30:08 PM EST
[Last Edit: crownvic96]
[#30]
Breaking in the champion 2400 dual fuel inverter right now. I would have done it sooner but it took forever for the magnetic plug to come in. This thing is a lot quieter then I expected. I found a nice 400w shop light to help with break in and I have a small adjustable space heater/fan too. Manual says to keep it below 50% power during the 5 hour break in which is a tad over 900w on propane. After the 5 hour break-in i'll refill with the mobil1 and do maybe an hour or two of varying loads then button it up for next week.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2024 9:44:39 AM EST
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Break-in was good. Oil looked really good after 5 hours. A little dark on the magnetic plug tip but no visible metal and didn't seem too dirty. I put mobile 1 full synthetic 10w30 in and i'm going to do a 1-2 hour 1500w load (it's rated 1620w on propane and 1800 running on gas) for a final check then change the oil and she'll be ready to rock and roll. I ordered a storm cover too.
It'll probably be awhile before I get the manual transfer switch setup though. Life's been fucking me this week. My water heater went out and then my dryer died so pretty much any spare cash for generator tinkering went up in flames to that stuff. I'm definitely going to be ready for the snowmageddon (haha) they are predicting next week. I'm picking up an indoor/outdoor buddy heater too. Plus with some gas, 1lb, and 20lb tanks i'll have a lot of options to make power or heat as needed. I'm still debating if I want to fuck around with trying to rig up a gravity extended tank for this as another option but I think I'm just scope creeping as I want to run it on propane as much as possible and 20lb tanks have a pretty decent run time. I may snag a 40lb tank as well. Gas would just be more of a backup. |
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Posted: 1/12/2024 9:51:26 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By crownvic96: Break-in was good. Oil looked really good after 5 hours. A little dark on the magnetic plug tip but no visible metal and didn't seem too dirty. I put mobile 1 full synthetic 10w30 in and i'm going to do a 1-2 hour 1500w load (it's rated 1620w on propane and 1800 running on gas) for a final check then change the oil and she'll be ready to rock and roll. I ordered a storm cover too. It'll probably be awhile before I get the manual transfer switch setup though. Life's been fucking me this week. My water heater went out and then my dryer died so pretty much any spare cash for generator tinkering went up in flames to that stuff. I'm definitely going to be ready for the snowmageddon (haha) they are predicting next week. I'm picking up an indoor/outdoor buddy heater too. Plus with some gas, 1lb, and 20lb tanks i'll have a lot of options to make power or heat as needed. I'm still debating if I want to fuck around with trying to rig up a gravity extended tank for this as another option but I think I'm just scope creeping as I want to run it on propane as much as possible and 20lb tanks have a pretty decent run time. I may snag a 40lb tank as well. Gas would just be more of a backup. If you can, store the generator in the garage, or somewhere heated/semi heated until you need it. Trying to start a cold generator can be a pain. Oil gets really thick when it's cold. |
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Posted: 1/12/2024 10:09:50 AM EST
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I should have bought one of the predator 10k generators a few weeks back when they were on sale.
We have a winter cold front coming through where it might drop to the teens here in the DFW area and the last time it was this cold the power was off for days. What's the startup procedure for moving your house from grid power to gennie power? |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2024 10:54:31 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: I should have bought one of the predator 10k generators a few weeks back when they were on sale. We have a winter cold front coming through where it might drop to the teens here in the DFW area and the last time it was this cold the power was off for days. What's the startup procedure for moving your house from grid power to gennie power? If you have a manual transfer switch like something from Reliance all you do is plug up the gen to your input plug and start switching the breakers on the sub panel that you want over to generator to energize them. https://reliancecontrols.com/products/category/pro-tran-transfer-switches. If you're just using a interlock and assuming a 220v generator after you switch over to generator probably should shut all the breakers off, turn on the generator, plug up, and then start throwing the breakers that you want. If you're not on the panel then just have a bunch of extension cords running to whatever you need to power directly but that becomes a real PITA and kind of sketchy on bigger generators with a ton of cords/extensions/etc. If you're super blingy then you've got a big honking generac and an ATS and it takes care of it for you. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2024 10:56:25 AM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mitsuman47: Sounds like a good plan. If you can, store the generator in the garage, or somewhere heated/semi heated until you need it. Trying to start a cold generator can be a pain. Oil gets really thick when it's cold. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 1/12/2024 5:32:43 PM EST
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Did a second 1.5 hour break-in. Ramped from 600, 1000, then 1500w and ran it at 1500 for an hour then ramped down. Changed the oil. Noticeably cleaner oil this time but saw a couple metal flakes on the magnet. But I realized when I looked at it last night I might have missed them being dark and using a flashlight. Anyway this bad boy now has some fresh mobil 1 10w30 in it and is happily resting back in the garage for next week. This testing did make me realize I don't have the right lengths of extension cord to get as far back into my house as I'd like so I'm adding that to my list for this evening's supply run. Even after 7 hours of running with all the different load cycles my 20lb tank still feels heavier then I expected.
When in doubt. Test that shit out! Also - this time I set my generator on our outdoor door mat which is made of some flip flop foam material or something. Anyway it reduced some of the vibrations from sitting on the bare concrete. Thought something like this would be of interest of anyone here to set the genset on. Keeps it directly off the ground if there's standing or running water or snow too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YT76C1Q?tag=arfcom00-20 (i'm sure there's cheaper ones. Just posted this link for reference). |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 1/15/2024 4:40:47 PM EST
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Preps paid off this week in WI. Had a bad snow storm with the heavy wet snow that caused tree limbs to go into power lines everywhere around the area. Lost power over the weekend, and when I saw they put a 24 hours timeline on the fix, I busted out my Predator 3750 inverter w/natural gas conversion kit.
Hooked it up to the gas line and plugged into my generator inlet to the panel, flipped over the interlock, and had power back on 5 minutes later. Since the house has all natural gas appliances and heat, every breaker was turned back on. Wife even finished her dryer load she had running that got interrupted when the power went out. Crazy what that little 3750 can do. Ended up running it for 9 hours straight, then the power company had power restored. Neighbor scoffed when I first bought the generator that we never have power outages in this neighborhood. Funny he texted about 15 minutes after I had everything up and running on backup power, because I forgot to turn the outside light off. He said "damn, you're the only house lit up in the neighborhood, and it's 5 degrees outside!" I texted back "thanks for letting me know I left the outside lights on!" Being a good neighbor, I did offer up my second (backup) generator for them to use, but he didn't want to crack a door or window in the cold to run a cord inside. On a side note, the wife admitted "you know I was a little skeptical when you bought that thing, but you have me sold now for sure!" She did thank me profusely the next morning in bed :) |
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Posted: 1/15/2024 8:05:08 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xenophon21: Preps paid off this week in WI. Had a bad snow storm with the heavy wet snow that caused tree limbs to go into power lines everywhere around the area. Lost power over the weekend, and when I saw they put a 24 hours timeline on the fix, I busted out my Predator 3750 inverter w/natural gas conversion kit. Hooked it up to the gas line and plugged into my generator inlet to the panel, flipped over the interlock, and had power back on 5 minutes later. Since the house has all natural gas appliances and heat, every breaker was turned back on. Wife even finished her dryer load she had running that got interrupted when the power went out. Crazy what that little 3750 can do. Ended up running it for 9 hours straight, then the power company had power restored. Neighbor scoffed when I first bought the generator that we never have power outages in this neighborhood. Funny he texted about 15 minutes after I had everything up and running on backup power, because I forgot to turn the outside light off. He said "damn, you're the only house lit up in the neighborhood, and it's 5 degrees outside!" I texted back "thanks for letting me know I left the outside lights on!" Being a good neighbor, I did offer up my second (backup) generator for them to use, but he didn't want to crack a door or window in the cold to run a cord inside. On a side note, the wife admitted "you know I was a little skeptical when you bought that thing, but you have me sold now for sure!" She did thank me profusely the next morning in bed :) 
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Posted: 1/16/2024 4:45:56 PM EST
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I've been hemming and hawing between the few different models that folks like, but finally just said eff it and bought the Predator 5000. Nice machine, doing the break-in right now. Overall, I'm pleased; it's decently quiet, has all the power I need (fridge/freezer, heat (pellet stove and oil furnace)). If I had to complain about one thing: the folks that designed this obviously have no clue how liquid moves. The oil drain is a simple thumb screw plug and there's a catch basin below it that's allegedly supposed to direct oil out of the unit and into a catch pan. Well, it don't work like that..
Nope, it falls into the catch chute and wicks down the side and under the generator. After a few moments of looking at my drain pan and wondering why it was coming out so slow, it dawned on me that it was coming out at a good clip, just not in the direction I wanted it to.... It seems to me that I could fab something up that does a better job of directing the oil. Heck, maybe even a piece of tape to act as a guide might be better (If it will stick with the oil contact) |
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Posted: 1/16/2024 4:54:58 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xenophon21: Preps paid off this week in WI. Had a bad snow storm with the heavy wet snow that caused tree limbs to go into power lines everywhere around the area. Lost power over the weekend, and when I saw they put a 24 hours timeline on the fix, I busted out my Predator 3750 inverter w/natural gas conversion kit. Hooked it up to the gas line and plugged into my generator inlet to the panel, flipped over the interlock, and had power back on 5 minutes later. Since the house has all natural gas appliances and heat, every breaker was turned back on. Wife even finished her dryer load she had running that got interrupted when the power went out. Crazy what that little 3750 can do. Ended up running it for 9 hours straight, then the power company had power restored. Neighbor scoffed when I first bought the generator that we never have power outages in this neighborhood. Funny he texted about 15 minutes after I had everything up and running on backup power, because I forgot to turn the outside light off. He said "damn, you're the only house lit up in the neighborhood, and it's 5 degrees outside!" I texted back "thanks for letting me know I left the outside lights on!" Being a good neighbor, I did offer up my second (backup) generator for them to use, but he didn't want to crack a door or window in the cold to run a cord inside. On a side note, the wife admitted "you know I was a little skeptical when you bought that thing, but you have me sold now for sure!" She did thank me profusely the next morning in bed :) Awesome! Love to hear about plans coming together! A generator is tits. A Generator with the ability yo connect to the house instead of running extension cords is tits and ass. I have multiple generators now, but I know I won't have to use them? How could I know? Fresh gas in the jerry cans and refilled all the propane bottles. Nothing stops an outage like being freshly prepared! |
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Posted: 1/16/2024 5:00:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gearsoup: I've been hemming and hawing between the few different models that folks like, but finally just said eff it and bought the Predator 5000. Nice machine, doing the break-in right now. Overall, I'm pleased; it's decently quiet, has all the power I need (fridge/freezer, heat (pellet stove and oil furnace)). If I had to complain about one thing: the folks that designed this obviously have no clue how liquid moves. The oil drain is a simple thumb screw plug and there's a catch basin below it that's allegedly supposed to direct oil out of the unit and into a catch pan. Well, it don't work like that.. Nope, it falls into the catch chute and wicks down the side and under the generator. After a few moments of looking at my drain pan and wondering why it was coming out so slow, it dawned on me that it was coming out at a good clip, just not in the direction I wanted it to.... It seems to me that I could fab something up that does a better job of directing the oil. Heck, maybe even a piece of tape to act as a guide might be better (If it will stick with the oil contact) Glad ya picked out one, that's a great unit! All of the oil systems suck though. I'm on the road now, so can't look it up, but I bet there's a https://drainzit.com/ that will screw right in. I have a Westinghouse I had to modify with one and a hole. Also, they're never bad to have around, google "oil pads." About $30/100. Usually work better than rags. Cheers! |
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Posted: 1/16/2024 5:00:29 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gearsoup: I've been hemming and hawing between the few different models that folks like, but finally just said eff it and bought the Predator 5000. Nice machine, doing the break-in right now. Overall, I'm pleased; it's decently quiet, has all the power I need (fridge/freezer, heat (pellet stove and oil furnace)). If I had to complain about one thing: the folks that designed this obviously have no clue how liquid moves. The oil drain is a simple thumb screw plug and there's a catch basin below it that's allegedly supposed to direct oil out of the unit and into a catch pan. Well, it don't work like that.. Nope, it falls into the catch chute and wicks down the side and under the generator. After a few moments of looking at my drain pan and wondering why it was coming out so slow, it dawned on me that it was coming out at a good clip, just not in the direction I wanted it to.... It seems to me that I could fab something up that does a better job of directing the oil. Heck, maybe even a piece of tape to act as a guide might be better (If it will stick with the oil contact) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5QPJ2W3?psc=1&smid=A3RFPLMFN0EATR&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_titleToDp |
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Posted: 1/29/2024 8:55:46 AM EST
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Posted: 1/29/2024 7:40:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Spankyham: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/430093/IMG_1744_png-3111397.JPG Nice!! That is a good deal! |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 5:35:43 AM EST
[Last Edit: ponykilr]
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Are there any negatives or bad opinions of HF's 9500 watt inverter set?
I assume it will throttle up or down depending on the load? |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 1:19:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ponykilr: Are there any negatives or bad opinions of HF's 9500 watt inverter set? I assume it will throttle up or down depending on the load? Don't know anything about that one in particular, but have qualms about portable generators at that kind of power level. A lot of amps to corral. I've never found an answer either as to whether inverter generators with 240 have the same 1/2 wattage characteristic on 120v as traditional generators. If you genuinely have big 240v loads then something like that would make more sense. |
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Posted: 1/31/2024 1:28:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wesr228: Nice!! That is a good deal! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wesr228: Originally Posted By Spankyham: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/430093/IMG_1744_png-3111397.JPG Nice!! That is a good deal! If you watch the Amazon deals the slightly larger 4500 Champion Dual Fuel will go on sale for this price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L9R5YC5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B08L9R5YC5 I got mine via Amazon for $716.23 (including tax) this past summer. |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 8:34:45 AM EST
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For guys who aren't afraid of maybe doing your own minor repairs, this is about the best deal in it's size and type. Sportsman 8750 open frame inverter dual fuel. It has electric start but requires a special battery pack that is not included. Tue catch is it's at the online AAFES so you have to be a vet or dependant or whatever. $699:
No tax and free shipping. Sportsman 8750/7000 inverter |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 5:47:02 PM EST
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Well contrary to some of the reviews it arrived unharmed and not missing parts. Started fine and ran well on LP.
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Posted: 2/4/2024 1:28:11 PM EST
[Last Edit: draver]
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I have been searching on Amazon for a higher capacity backup/2nd dual fuel genset and came across a Pulsar that seems like a decent unit for a good price. Anyone have or tried one of these?
Pulsar Products GD400BN, 4000W Portable super-quiet Dual Fuel & Parallel Capability, RV-Ready, CARB Compliant, $509. Pulsar 145cc 4Kw gas, 3.7Kw propane, listed outputs. I want to run this just on propane in parallel with my HF Predator 3500 on natgas. I thought we liked Pulsar on ARF, but want to double check before I order for Pros & Cons from the Peanut Gallery. Edited to add: Price bounced back up to $599 overnight on 1-4/5, so not a great deal currently. camelcamelcamel price graph had it at $509 for about 6 month steady until now. |
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