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Originally Posted By onealphay2k:
Thanks! I bought one. $329 shipped to FL is hard to beat. Looks like Westinghouse sells the same one with good reviews. I bought the HF one last week but haven't opened the box yet. Once this one arrives in good shape I am going to return the HF and save $100. I did notice that the seller has horrible feedback, but I am willing to take my chances. eBay always sides with the buyer. I am in no rush so I will play this out if necessary. View Quote Top Rated: Seller with highest buyer ratings ..with over 300k feedback/sales(?) |
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Originally Posted By hkusp9:
Heres what I have, I'll try to take pictures of the inside of the breaker box later. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4222-311190.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4221-311189.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4219-311188.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4216-311187.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By CVO:
Solved my gas can problem. http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL488/1126801/24697153/413556988.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Thump_rrr:
It would be much cheaper to run if you put the elbow on the other side of the meter. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Thump_rrr:
Originally Posted By hkusp9:
Heres what I have, I'll try to take pictures of the inside of the breaker box later. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4222-311190.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4221-311189.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4219-311188.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4216-311187.JPG |
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Originally Posted By Hitman9921:
Do tell....how much, where from? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Hitman9921:
Originally Posted By CVO:
Solved my gas can problem. http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL488/1126801/24697153/413556988.jpg http://atitank.com/products/dot-refueling-tanks/square-rectangle-refueling-tanks/ |
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Originally Posted By Thump_rrr:
It would be much cheaper to run if you put the elbow on the other side of the meter. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Thump_rrr:
Originally Posted By hkusp9:
Heres what I have, I'll try to take pictures of the inside of the breaker box later. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4222-311190.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4221-311189.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4219-311188.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/90704/IMG_4216-311187.JPG |
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Originally Posted By slack_out:
I purchased my Pred2000 on 13th thanks to the OP. After hearing all the backorder rumors and not getting any emails from HF, I expected to be one of the "back to the drawing board" group. To my surprise my long-lost Pred2000 was delivered today! I had to run out and get a qt of oil (synth) to break it in tonight. IMO it looks well put together inside the panels, which are secured with screws on each side (3 per panel, 2 panels), but the plastic is not the typical stuff you're accustomed to in the gun industry. Kinda soft plastic and the entire gen is basically covered in plastic. Nature of the beast. After spending way too much time surfing for a potential replacement, its nice to have a fuel tank gauge, breakers, and option of parallel attachment on the Pred2000. BUT, this design is missing a pet cock which can be a big deal and def a convenience when dealing with carburetors and lengthy storage times. Happy with it, regardless. View Quote If the sale ends today I may go local and see if they have any in stock before cancelling my online order. Then again maybe I'll keep both. |
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Looked in 4 Harbor Freights for a 2000 today.
No dice. Oh well. |
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Originally Posted By Mech2007:
Looked in 4 Harbor Freights for a 2000 today. No dice. Oh well. View Quote Attached File |
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They're now $429 locally with the coupon. Anyone still getting them for $399?
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Originally Posted By medicmandan:
They're now $429 locally with the coupon. Anyone still getting them for $399? View Quote 46644956 https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-Watt-Super-Quiet-Inverter-Generator-62523.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNDY2NDQ5NTYiLCJza3UiOiI2MjUyMyIsImlzIjoiMzk5Ljk5IiwicHJvZHVjdF9p%0D%0AZCI6IjExNzg4In0%3D%0D%0A https://www.harborfreight.com/savings_coupons.html |
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Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Did you ask if there are any in the back? Mine looked OOS too, but asked and they had lots. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/79749/IMG_6690-314881.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Originally Posted By Mech2007:
Looked in 4 Harbor Freights for a 2000 today. No dice. Oh well. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/79749/IMG_6690-314881.JPG |
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I started my Champion 6800/5500w genny today and ran it with a little load for a couple of hours.
I need to come up with a tow bar system to pull it up the hill with my lawn mower. I guess I'm going to have to make something... |
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Originally Posted By uwp:
please expound/educate me on the feedback, it looks terrific to me, am i looking at it wrong? Top Rated: Seller with highest buyer ratings ..with over 300k feedback/sales(?) View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By uwp:
Originally Posted By onealphay2k:
Thanks! I bought one. $329 shipped to FL is hard to beat. Looks like Westinghouse sells the same one with good reviews. I bought the HF one last week but haven't opened the box yet. Once this one arrives in good shape I am going to return the HF and save $100. I did notice that the seller has horrible feedback, but I am willing to take my chances. eBay always sides with the buyer. I am in no rush so I will play this out if necessary. Top Rated: Seller with highest buyer ratings ..with over 300k feedback/sales(?) I still think it's worth taking a chance as long as you use PayPal. If he doesn't deliver just open a case and be patient. Chances are that he never touches the inventory and is brokering for a drop shipper. I did not see any negative feedbacks for this generator. |
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Originally Posted By onealphay2k:
The 99% is misleading. Read the feedback. He has hundreds of negative and neutral reviews. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By onealphay2k:
Originally Posted By Engineer5:
Originally Posted By onealphay2k:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282606848712?rmvSB=true Thanks! I bought one. $329 shipped to FL is hard to beat. Looks like Westinghouse sells the same one with good reviews. I bought the HF one last week but haven't opened the box yet. Once this one arrives in good shape I am going to return the HF and save $100. I did notice that the seller has horrible feedback, but I am willing to take my chances. eBay always sides with the buyer. I am in no rush so I will play this out if necessary. |
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I finally made my decision and ordered the Champion Digital Hybrid (an open frame inverter generator with 3,500 running watts). $599 plus tax from Tractor Supply (order online and pick up in store). If you don't happen to have a TSC close enough to pick up in store, shipping would have only been $12.
I think that the 2000 watt would have been adequate, but getting double the power for only $130 more (than the Champion 2000) seemed like a no-brainer. Since noise isn't my primary concern, I didn't feel like paying the high premium for the fully encased inverter. Plus, maintenance will be easier with the open frame design. I liked the weight of the Honda EG2800i (the only other open frame inverter) better, but couldn't justify the extra $400. At 82 lbs, it might not be comfortable to move around but it is manageable. I'll post an update once I get it. |
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Originally Posted By BIKECOP29:
Sale ends tomorrow. Pretty solid reviews on Amazon and Newegg. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By BIKECOP29:
Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
I'm seriously considering ordering one of those too, since it looks like its a clone of the Predator... $359 with free shipping and no taxes.... that kicks the shit out of the HF deal for the same Gen. Pretty solid reviews on Amazon and Newegg. |
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Mine has 3 hours on it now. Doing an oil change.
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Im having a bit of trouble with my new HF 2000. I'm running it today for the second 8 hours and it quit after 4 hours. Still has over half a tank of gas. The load is about 400 watts. When I try to restart it takes about 10 hard pulls to get it to catch, and then it dies after 2 seconds. It's full of oil. Any thought?
its sitting on the porch under a bit of cover and it rained here a half hour ago. If it got wet, would that cause the trouble? |
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For the guys running on wells what size genny are you needing I've got a small champion 2000 and will probably be grabbing a 2nd so we can use the ac in the camper. But next spring we're going to be moving into a new home on acreage and it's well and septic and I'd like to have a genny capable of using the well as needed if we were to lose power.
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Originally Posted By gman82001:
For the guys running on wells what size genny are you needing I've got a small champion 2000 and will probably be grabbing a 2nd so we can use the ac in the camper. But next spring we're going to be moving into a new home on acreage and it's well and septic and I'd like to have a genny capable of using the well as needed if we were to lose power. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By MRW:
Im having a bit of trouble with my new HF 2000. I'm running it today for the second 8 hours and it quit after 4 hours. Still has over half a tank of gas. The load is about 400 watts. When I try to restart it takes about 10 hard pulls to get it to catch, and then it dies after 2 seconds. It's full of oil. Any thought? its sitting on the porch under a bit of cover and it rained here a half hour ago. If it got wet, would that cause the trouble? View Quote ETA: If warm restarting, start it in run not start as it generally doesn't need choking. |
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Originally Posted By uwp:
an even lower price? a clone of a clone for the duromax on ebay for $330 and free shipping and no tax(?)? Quip-All 2,200 Watt Gas Portable Inverter Generator (CARB) 2200I http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quip-All-2-200-Watt-Gas-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-2200I-New-/282606848712 apparently from this company near Atlanta: http://www.cpooutlets.com/quip-all-2200i-2-200-watt-gas-portable-inverter-generator--carb-/qpln2200i,default,pd.html who collects tax in (if purchasing direct from them I guess): California, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi and Tennessee View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By uwp:
Originally Posted By BIKECOP29:
Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
I'm seriously considering ordering one of those too, since it looks like its a clone of the Predator... $359 with free shipping and no taxes.... that kicks the shit out of the HF deal for the same Gen. Pretty solid reviews on Amazon and Newegg. a clone of a clone for the duromax on ebay for $330 and free shipping and no tax(?)? Quip-All 2,200 Watt Gas Portable Inverter Generator (CARB) 2200I http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quip-All-2-200-Watt-Gas-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-2200I-New-/282606848712 apparently from this company near Atlanta: http://www.cpooutlets.com/quip-all-2200i-2-200-watt-gas-portable-inverter-generator--carb-/qpln2200i,default,pd.html who collects tax in (if purchasing direct from them I guess): California, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi and Tennessee |
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Originally Posted By miker84:
My Champion 3500 runs our 1hp deep well pump with room to spare It pulls about 9 amps at 230v according to the specs....probably a bit more at startup. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Is the fuel cap vent open? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Originally Posted By MRW:
Im having a bit of trouble with my new HF 2000. I'm running it today for the second 8 hours and it quit after 4 hours. Still has over half a tank of gas. The load is about 400 watts. When I try to restart it takes about 10 hard pulls to get it to catch, and then it dies after 2 seconds. It's full of oil. Any thought? its sitting on the porch under a bit of cover and it rained here a half hour ago. If it got wet, would that cause the trouble? |
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Originally Posted By MRW:
Fuel cap was properly open. And yes, restart on RUN not START View Quote I hadn't planned on running mine just yet, but I think I will just to make sure it works as it should while within the 90 days standard return policy. Keep us posted on how things pan out, I have been loving the generator threads lately. Kind of a hobby it appears.. |
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Originally Posted By frankiebagadonuts:
If I get one of the 2000 watt models, it is going to be the Champion. Excellent customer service reputation, 3 year warranty, 1700 (vs 1600) running watts for less than $100 more than the HF makes it a better deal IMO. I'm still leaning towards a more powerful one, but I can't do an interlock (no extra breakers) and my wife doesn't want me to do a suicide cord. Since I'm stuck with using extension cords, I'm not sure that a larger one will provide much of a benefit. Of coarse I was talking to one of my neighbors last night, and he showed me his 15 year old Honda 2500 generator. He says that he fires it up once a year and it starts on the first pull and purs like a kitten. He ran 2 refrigerators, a toaster, coffee maker, chargers and box fan on it last week during Irma. I kind of took it as a sign to go buy the Honda... View Quote If your breaker box is full, could you install a couple of double breakers to make more room? |
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Originally Posted By MRW:
Originally Posted By drmgallen:
And Eco-mode was off?....:-) I took it in the garage and changed the oil. Took it back out side and it started on the second pull. I left the same genny outside last night. In the morning it was 24 degrees outside when I went to see if it would start. Started on the first pull... I have no idea... |
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Originally Posted By Admiral_Crunch:
@frankiebagadonuts If your breaker box is full, could you install a couple of double breakers to make more room? View Quote My SquareD does not accept dual breakers. But the single breakers are set up to take two wires. So I swapped some 15A lighting breakers to 20A and combined them into one breaker. All of the wiring in my house for the 15A circuits is 12AWG so I can do this safely. |
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Originally Posted By drmgallen:
Mine did that after it ran out of gas after running for over 16 hours. I put more gas into to restart it so I could warm up the oil to change it. It would not start. I tried everything to get it to start. I took it in the garage and changed the oil. Took it back out side and it started on the second pull. I left the same genny outside last night. In the morning it was 24 degrees outside when I went to see if it would start. Started on the first pull... I have no idea... View Quote Typically, you can "bypass" it by temporarily unplugging the wire to it. |
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Breaking in my new predator with movie night in the backyard.
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Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
Champion generators have been distributed by Costco for years, with their *forever* money back guarantee to club members you wont keep a product on their shelves for 90 days without tier one customer service to everyone, even the most difficult of personalities. Sorry the big mean CS rep at Champion singled you out of thousands of happy owners to take a giant shit on you there snowflake. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
They wouldn’t help me on a one year old unit. Sorry the big mean CS rep at Champion singled you out of thousands of happy owners to take a giant shit on you there snowflake. |
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Originally Posted By Skibane:
A sticky low oil cutoff switch can cause that. Typically, you can "bypass" it by temporarily unplugging the wire to it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Skibane:
Originally Posted By drmgallen:
Mine did that after it ran out of gas after running for over 16 hours. I put more gas into to restart it so I could warm up the oil to change it. It would not start. I tried everything to get it to start. I took it in the garage and changed the oil. Took it back out side and it started on the second pull. I left the same genny outside last night. In the morning it was 24 degrees outside when I went to see if it would start. Started on the first pull... I have no idea... Typically, you can "bypass" it by temporarily unplugging the wire to it. Anyways...I am trying to find the article about how this engine has a good steel cylinder liner, and hardened rocker arms and valves...Just like the Yamahammer...solid copper windings in the inverter..... |
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Is there a parallel kit out for the HF 3500 yet?
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Originally Posted By Desert_AIP:
Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
Is there a parallel kit out for the HF 3500 yet? https://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic.php?p=258776&highlight=&sid=e963b9f0a5f57c826fa32531816f671c |
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Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
Ok brainchild, please show me where the fuck I said “Costco.” I’ll wait. I spent a couple hours on the phone with your much beloved and oh so adored Champion, I ended up fixing my problem myself with the help of this forum. I have no idea where you got the Costco thing, nor do I understand your condescending tone. I like my Champion now that I fixed it and I’m telling the truth. View Quote You can swing your butt hurt purse all you like but no one that's dealt with that company would believe your BS. Or in other words, go be an asshole somewhere else that company stands behind their product and their customers and you reaped what you sewed with them. |
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Any opinions on this: Sportsman 2800 / 3000 $ 429 ?
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Fired up my Predator tonight...ran great ! I will put a few more hours on it tomorrow and then change the oil and press on with the break in process.
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Well, this thread convinced me to give the HF Predator 2000 a try. I had been wanting a Honda, but the price is just so high. I had the coupon for the Predator 2000 for $399 so I stopped by HF today, half expecting them to be out of stock... It went something like this:
Me: <looking around the store> Employee: "Can I help you find something?" Me: I'm looking for a generator, but it looks like you're out of stock. Employee: The quiet one? Me: Yes, the 2000. Employee: Let me check the back. <goes away for a few minutes> We're out of stock. Do you want me to check the other HF? Me: There's another HF? Employee: Yes, it went in about 6 months ago the next town over. Me: Sure Employee: <disappears for a few minutes> Looks like they have four in stock. Me: <Rushes to next town 20 minutes away> I haven't had time to open the box yet, but I'm excited to try it out! |
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Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
Fired up my Predator tonight...ran great ! I will put a few more hours on it tomorrow and then change the oil and press on with the break in process. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
You never mentioned them, I used their years of continued success with Champion products to illustrate that they don't treat customers the way you say they do, reading comprehension is fundamental brainchild. They'd go bankrupt distributing a product that long with vendor service as you described. You can swing your butt hurt purse all you like but no one that's dealt with that company would believe your BS. Or in other words, go be an asshole somewhere else that company stands behind their product and their customers and you reaped what you sewed with them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
Ok brainchild, please show me where the fuck I said “Costco.” I’ll wait. I spent a couple hours on the phone with your much beloved and oh so adored Champion, I ended up fixing my problem myself with the help of this forum. I have no idea where you got the Costco thing, nor do I understand your condescending tone. I like my Champion now that I fixed it and I’m telling the truth. You can swing your butt hurt purse all you like but no one that's dealt with that company would believe your BS. Or in other words, go be an asshole somewhere else that company stands behind their product and their customers and you reaped what you sewed with them. |
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Got in at 399$. What oil are you all running for warm climate (FL)
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Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
You never mentioned them, I used their years of continued success with Champion products to illustrate that they don't treat customers the way you say they do, reading comprehension is fundamental brainchild. They'd go bankrupt distributing a product that long with vendor service as you described. You can swing your butt hurt purse all you like but no one that's dealt with that company would believe your BS. Or in other words, go be an asshole somewhere else that company stands behind their product and their customers and you reaped what you sewed with them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By feedmyAR:
Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
Ok brainchild, please show me where the fuck I said “Costco.” I’ll wait. I spent a couple hours on the phone with your much beloved and oh so adored Champion, I ended up fixing my problem myself with the help of this forum. I have no idea where you got the Costco thing, nor do I understand your condescending tone. I like my Champion now that I fixed it and I’m telling the truth. You can swing your butt hurt purse all you like but no one that's dealt with that company would believe your BS. Or in other words, go be an asshole somewhere else that company stands behind their product and their customers and you reaped what you sewed with them. |
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Originally Posted By Desert_AIP:
Originally Posted By jefflebowski:
Is there a parallel kit out for the HF 3500 yet? |
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