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Originally Posted By Admiral_Crunch:
Probably some Engrish going on there. I'd guess they meant to say to do a break-in change at 8 hours, then every 6 months or 100 hours after that. |
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Originally Posted By klinc:
I like the quietness of those littler inverters. I do not like the price tag of them, though. 
I'll keep my 5550/8500 noise maker that was free and my 3500/4000 that was $225 which both are getting major workouts this week. 
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I ran the refrigerator/fan/laptop/phone charger for 9.5 hours today and the fuel gauge is 1/8-1/4 tank and started with a full tank. Kill A Watt showed 2.2 KWA over that 9.5 hours so average load was only 230W. Probably could have gone longer but I fired up the big generator to run my well pump so I switched everything over to that.
My refrigerator uses about 200 watts when the compressor isn't running and 600-700 when the compressor kicks on. Not sure exactly what the startup surge pulls but both the generator and a 900W rated UPS on battery only have been able to handle it. Sticker shows Full Load Amperage of 6.5A. |
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Originally Posted By Bronsonburner:
I'd like to know more about the oil change interval. If true that would be a deal-breaker for me. Achilles heel of China-made stuff. |
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Originally Posted By danpass:
Nice, good to hear. My Champion Inverter Genny 75531i 2800/3100 which was supposed to be delivered last Friday, was delivered today, which is the day after power came back on. In the meantime I made do with my dirty-power, smoke and noise generator, which turned out to have a bad carb float and flooded the crankcase and cylinder (and carb), twice; because I didn't recognize what it was the first time, despite changing the oil, pulling the spark plug and cranking the fuel out of the cylinder. Am I bitter that I wasn't able to use a nice, quiet, gas sipping, clean-power inverter genny when I needed it most? Am I bitter that UPS decided to hold up the shipment on LITERALLY THE LAST FUCKING DAY!!!!! No, I'm not bitter ... ********s. |
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Originally Posted By FL_Roscoe:
I ran the refrigerator/fan/laptop/phone charger for 9.5 hours today and the fuel gauge is 1/8-1/4 tank and started with a full tank. Kill A Watt showed 2.2 KWA over that 9.5 hours so average load was only 230W. Probably could have gone longer but I fired up the big generator to run my well pump so I switched everything over to that. My refrigerator uses about 200 watts when the compressor isn't running and 600-700 when the compressor kicks on. Not sure exactly what the startup surge pulls but both the generator and a 900W rated UPS on battery only have been able to handle it. Sticker shows Full Load Amperage of 6.5A. |
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Originally Posted By Skibane:
The 2KW Champion regularly goes on sale for $500 or so, and comes with a standard 3 year warranty. Unlike HF, Champion has a reputation for good build quality, and excellent customer support. http://chainsawjournal.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Champion-power-equipment-parallel-kit-73536i-2.jpg Originally Posted By Skibane:
Originally Posted By AKCory762:
I messed my back up this week so i've been home icing it.
Well I got sick of sitting in the house so I was waltzing around HF yesterday. End up grabbing one of the 2000 watt extra quiet little guy generators. $550ish out the door and they gave me a free 2 year full replacement warranty. I stopped at my land to try and be productive. So fired this little guy up. Wow is it quiet. I threw on 3 LED work lights and my radio. Ran for about 6 hours and barley came off full tank. Who else is using one??? Anything else i should grab for it? https://i.imgur.com/z0CKzSW.jpg The 2KW Champion regularly goes on sale for $500 or so, and comes with a standard 3 year warranty. Unlike HF, Champion has a reputation for good build quality, and excellent customer support. http://chainsawjournal.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Champion-power-equipment-parallel-kit-73536i-2.jpg |
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6 gallon boat tank is your friend. I made my own setup. Originally Posted By THE_BUSHMAN:
Originally Posted By Ford302:
I recommend getting the 5 gallon extended run tank setup. |
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| Be advised that there is a negative review on HF's website regarding the suitability of these generators for use with communications equipment. Poor RF filtering is often a problem with inexpensive electronic equipment like this one. If the review is accurate, by using one of these you're probably going to not have the ability to use AM radio, any HF/shortwave radio or receiver, CB, and might even have interference with FM, broadcast TV, marine, or NOAA weather receivers. You might also cause interference to others in your area trying to use such communications services. |
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Originally Posted By Gamma762:
Be advised that there is a negative review on HF's website regarding the suitability of these generators for use with communications equipment. Poor RF filtering is often a problem with inexpensive electronic equipment like this one. If the review is accurate, by using one of these you're probably going to not have the ability to use AM radio, any HF/shortwave radio or receiver, CB, and might even have interference with FM, broadcast TV, marine, or NOAA weather receivers. You might also cause interference to others in your area trying to use such communications services. You might also need chokes on any power cord plugged into it. Also, run the comm gear with a UPS. |
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Originally Posted By Gamma762:
Be advised that there is a negative review on HF's website regarding the suitability of these generators for use with communications equipment. Poor RF filtering is often a problem with inexpensive electronic equipment like this one. If the review is accurate, by using one of these you're probably going to not have the ability to use AM radio, any HF/shortwave radio or receiver, CB, and might even have interference with FM, broadcast TV, marine, or NOAA weather receivers. You might also cause interference to others in your area trying to use such communications services. That review specifically mentioned a field day environment during the winter. I bet that these geniuses had the generator in their laps. I rarely believe those type of reviews without personally knowing the amateur that posted it. Lot of appliance operators out there. The Honda that I've borrowed to top off batteries during various field day events has never been an issue and I bet this Honda clone wouldn't be an issue either. |
| I have the 3500 watt one, it runs good and quiet. It hasn't even hiccuped when I keep plugging more crap in to test it out. Id get the 3500 over the 2000 because its only $200 more and you wont have to worry about using a parallel cable and itll run a whole camper with A/C versus bridging two of them. Use 10w30 full synthetic and change it at 5 hours, 25 hours and then every 25-50 after that depending on environment and how long it sits. |
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Originally Posted By Nootropics:
I have the 3500 watt one, it runs good and quiet. It hasn't even hiccuped when I keep plugging more crap in to test it out. Id get the 3500 over the 2000 because its only $200 more and you wont have to worry about using a parallel cable and itll run a whole camper with A/C versus bridging two of them. Use 10w30 full synthetic and change it at 5 hours, 25 hours and then every 25-50 after that depending on environment and how long it sits. |
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Originally Posted By mitsuman47:
What's the fuel use at low and high loads? Have you timed how long a gallon will get you under different loads? |
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Originally Posted By Nootropics:
It holds 2.4 gallons, Ive ran it for about 14 hours and it still hasn't used the first tank, I had a fridge, dishwasher (1 full cycle), box fan, LED light and router plugged into it. Just for testing and left ECO mode on, never hiccuped. I would say ill get 18-20 hours on a tank on a moderate load.  ETA:, was thinking washing machine.
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Originally Posted By Gamma762:
Be advised that there is a negative review on HF's website regarding the suitability of these generators for use with communications equipment. Poor RF filtering is often a problem with inexpensive electronic equipment like this one. If the review is accurate, by using one of these you're probably going to not have the ability to use AM radio, any HF/shortwave radio or receiver, CB, and might even have interference with FM, broadcast TV, marine, or NOAA weather receivers. You might also cause interference to others in your area trying to use such communications services. |
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Absolutely best deal by far on a 2K watt inverter genny. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-1-700-2-000-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-73536i/203791700
Great warranty and company support. Fukkers are bulletproof. |
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Originally Posted By nowgrn4:
Absolutely best deal by far on a 2K watt inverter genny. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-1-700-2-000-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-73536i/203791700 Great warranty and company support. Fukkers are bulletproof. |
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Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Do you use an extension cord and splitter? I can't picture this running ETA:, was thinking washing machine.
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You guys are hard on my wallet!!!
Just ordered for $399 Thanks OP |
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Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Bummer. It tells me out of stock online, not sold in stores. It does look like a deal. Originally Posted By JoseCuervo:
Originally Posted By nowgrn4:
Absolutely best deal by far on a 2K watt inverter genny. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Champion-Power-Equipment-1-700-2-000-Watt-Recoil-Start-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-73536i/203791700 Great warranty and company support. Fukkers are bulletproof.
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| The 2000 watt HF inverter (and WEN 2000w) is mechanically the same as a Yamaha model. Some where there are photos comparing them, the others are just missing the yamaha lettering on the engine. I bought one of the HFs last year. It's pretty quiet, but I haven't had a reason to use it. |
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Originally Posted By Gamma762:
Be advised that there is a negative review on HF's website regarding the suitability of these generators for use with communications equipment. Poor RF filtering is often a problem with inexpensive electronic equipment like this one. If the review is accurate, by using one of these you're probably going to not have the ability to use AM radio, any HF/shortwave radio or receiver, CB, and might even have interference with FM, broadcast TV, marine, or NOAA weather receivers. You might also cause interference to others in your area trying to use such communications services. I got a Honda eu2000i at the Gander Mountain implosion sale. Got a great discount. Still plan to get one of the 3500s because it would be so much quieter than the 5500W and 7500W non-inverter units that I have. BTW, HF claims that with their parallel unit that they sell for $49, you can parallel two HF2000 or an HF2000 and a Honda or two Hondas. |
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Originally Posted By Cpt_Kirks:
The first time I saw one of those little Honda generators, I honestly thought the sound was a breeze blowing leaves. It was that quiet. Just exactly how quiet is your Predator? How far away can you hear it at all? Originally Posted By Cpt_Kirks:
Originally Posted By AKCory762:
I messed my back up this week so i've been home icing it.
Well I got sick of sitting in the house so I was waltzing around HF yesterday. End up grabbing one of the 2000 watt extra quiet little guy generators. $550ish out the door and they gave me a free 2 year full replacement warranty. I stopped at my land to try and be productive. So fired this little guy up. Wow is it quiet. I threw on 3 LED work lights and my radio. Ran for about 6 hours and barley came off full tank. Who else is using one??? Anything else i should grab for it? https://i.imgur.com/z0CKzSW.jpg The first time I saw one of those little Honda generators, I honestly thought the sound was a breeze blowing leaves. It was that quiet. Just exactly how quiet is your Predator? How far away can you hear it at all? |
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My Honda eu3000is is very quiet,and about as loud as a my RV air conditioner. But it is a bit heavy to load in my truck. And it always starts right up I have the same Honda, it does get a little heavy. I'd be interested in hearing how the HF compares with the Honda, its quiet enough to sit just about beside it and carry on a conversation. |
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I have been reading the reviews for the last hour, having already bought one, and many folks mention during the start up / break in period not exceeding 75% load per the manual. How are they measuring that do you think? A meter / Kill A Watt? Calculations? I didn't see a meter on the unit. Just curious.
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