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Posted: 9/20/2018 7:39:57 PM EDT
[#1]
Originally Posted By Truman_Sparks:
I just looked on the NGK website cross reference, and it said to use their CR5HS (stock number 2874). Used the plug number (Torch brand A5RTC) from the HF manual. |
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Posted: 9/20/2018 8:26:30 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
Paralleling is a function of the inverter circuitry, can't readily be done with the traditional "smoke and noise" types. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
Originally Posted By TailHunter:
Man it would be awesome if you could parallel these. I would buy three. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 6:57:10 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter:
I know, but it's so cheap Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter:
Originally Posted By Gamma762:
Originally Posted By TailHunter:
Man it would be awesome if you could parallel these. I would buy three. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 7:05:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/21/2018 8:36:44 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 4DAIVIPAI2K5]
[#5]
I put the NGk BPR7ES in mine that someone mention. I compared it to the stock bosch plug. They appeared the same. It runs the same as the bosch in my predator 3500 inverter.
Anyone have a link to a spare carb. for them |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 9:20:51 AM EDT
[#6]
I searched eBay and several came up. They span the price range and the appearance is a little different.
I'm going to wait until my gen comes in before I decide to roll the dice on a spare carb. Plus, how should it be tested? If you test it to make sure it performs then it's going to have gas in it while stored. Is that OK? I guess you could run some high stabile solution through it then box it back up until needed. They seem cheap so at least you aren't out much if it doesn't work. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 10:32:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DVCER]
[#7]
Just got back from 4 weeks of archery elk, took my 20’ camper and the Pulsar 2000/1600 watt. That was a good genny for that app.
Used a 100’ 12ga extension cord to get power to the camper, the generator could barely be heard 75’ away. With a strong pull, it started first pull every time. I used it mainly at night, when the heater and TV was being run. Very little fuel was used, about three gallons. It would struggle with the fridge on electric, as the fridge heating element draws 9 amps alone. Figured that out quick and l left the fridge on propane. Max output appears spot on, about 13 amps. Overall happy with that genset. Light, quiet and sips fuel. Only gripe is refueling from a 5 gal can pretty much guaranteed I would overfill and spill fuel. The fuel tank design gives you about a second from full to overflowing, and using a 1 gallon can let’s a guy control the flow much better. Still a great little generator, even better at the 279.00 I paid on the ebay sale this winter. That’s my power plant way back in the trees, and I keep it fueled with ethanol free fuel.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 11:10:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Skibane]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
Plus, how should it be tested? If you test it to make sure it performs then it's going to have gas in it while stored. Is that OK? I guess you could run some high stabile solution through it then box it back up until needed. You can also remove the bowl completely to wipe it dry. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 11:19:48 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer:
Sam's Club has the A-iPower AP4000-A on sale. (Home Depot has the same model for around $260) https://i.imgur.com/udUJrf3.jpg EDIT: Fat fingered the Home Depot price. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 11:30:00 AM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stoop:
I bet the shipping cost is brutal It did say that there was free shipping, so there should be only tax on the genny. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 11:58:17 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DVCER:
Just got back from 4 weeks of archery elk, took my 20’ camper and the Pulsar 2000/1600 watt. That was a good genny for that app. Used a 100’ 12ga extension cord to get power to the camper, the generator could barely be heard 75’ away. With a strong pull, it started first pull every time. I used it mainly at night, when the heater and TV was being run. Very little fuel was used, about three gallons. It would struggle with the fridge on electric, as the fridge heating element draws 9 amps alone. Figured that out quick and l left the fridge on propane. Max output appears spot on, about 13 amps. Overall happy with that genset. Light, quiet and sips fuel. Only gripe is refueling from a 5 gal can pretty much guaranteed I would overfill and spill fuel. The fuel tank design gives you about a second from full to overflowing, and using a 1 gallon can let’s a guy control the flow much better. Still a great little generator, even better at the 279.00 I paid on the ebay sale this winter. That’s my power plant way back in the trees, and I keep it fueled with ethanol free fuel. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/857/87A48C1B-6E56-4313-A82B-A077BACD4E82-678236.JPG As for filling the genny I found out that it was easy to overfill my honda's, but I started using a bigger funnel and a head lamp I could see the fuel level better and did a better job of not over filling. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 12:19:24 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
I searched eBay and several came up. They span the price range and the appearance is a little different. I'm going to wait until my gen comes in before I decide to roll the dice on a spare carb. Plus, how should it be tested? If you test it to make sure it performs then it's going to have gas in it while stored. Is that OK? I guess you could run some high stabile solution through it then box it back up until needed. They seem cheap so at least you aren't out much if it doesn't work. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 12:23:23 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jefflebowski: Just start it once a month or so. to power it. I get to use shorter cords and the generator gets exercised as well. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 4:46:00 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GLHX2112:
I think my Predator needs some Wheelz.....  https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/79948/wagon-326945.JPG I know, I know, I'm quoting an old post. I want to be able to easily move mine across the yard if I want, by myself, and those little castors won't cut it. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 4:52:16 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
I'm planning on getting the flatbed wagon for mine. Everything will be in one place. Plus I could really use a flat one for the yard. There is a parking lot sale coming up, I'll probably use my coupon to get it. I know, I know, I'm quoting an old post. I want to be able to easily move mine across the yard if I want, by myself, and those little castors won't cut it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
Originally Posted By GLHX2112:
I think my Predator needs some Wheelz.....
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/79948/wagon-326945.JPG I know, I know, I'm quoting an old post. I want to be able to easily move mine across the yard if I want, by myself, and those little castors won't cut it. Does that yard cart have solid tires? I have the worst luck with pneumatic tires always going flat or really low. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 5:23:57 PM EDT
[#16]
The one I'm looking at says 10 inch pneumatic tires. I would prefer not pneumatic ones as sometimes they are installed such that the valve is not straight and the rim cuts it. At least that's how my gorilla carts are.
Oh well, I'll just replace them with what I want if they go bad. But I have a different question. Can I get a long ground wire and connect it to the ground rod to my home service or would it be better to get it's own rod. Its supposed to be "portable" and there is a limit to how long of a rod I can pound in the ground, then pull up. |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 5:31:08 PM EDT
[#17]
The HF flat bed wagon does list pneumatic tires.
Looks like a pretty good deal: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-mesh-deck-steel-wagon-62576.html |
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Posted: 9/21/2018 7:07:16 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Banditman: I ditched some of my gas lawn equip and bought corded stuff. I use the generator to power it. I get to use shorter cords and the generator gets exercised as well. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 5:52:07 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By danpass:
The HF flat bed wagon does list pneumatic tires. Looks like a pretty good deal: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-mesh-deck-steel-wagon-62576.html  THAT will be my next hf purchase! I was wondering how they would get me next.
Ive been kicking around the idea of buying up various generators new during the off season, lovingly breaking them in, and selling for appropriate markup ahead of storms when local stores run out from panic buys. Not talking about gouging, just a cost increase of fuel and parts used during the break in plus a bit for labor. Id keep meticulous records of the break in for each unit in its manual, use only quality parts and fuel, oil, etc. Think theres enough of a market for that sort of thing to make it worth the effort? Worst case I end up stuck with a dozen or so generators of various sizes. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 6:47:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: CVO]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By danpass:
The HF flat bed wagon does list pneumatic tires. Looks like a pretty good deal: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-mesh-deck-steel-wagon-62576.html |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 8:08:14 AM EDT
[#21]
Personally never used a predator “hf” generator. Buddy that I camp with regularly bought a ~7000w predator generator. Runs his camper fine. About 11 months after purchase the on off switch broke. Went to harbor freight. Gave him a new one off the shelf no questions asked. He regularly draws about 30amps in his camper.
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Posted: 9/22/2018 12:57:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/22/2018 6:06:33 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ffemt596:
$399 Champion New model. Trying to decide on this or older square stackable 2000w one for $50 more. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 8:44:58 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ffemt596:
$399 Champion New model. Trying to decide on this or older square stackable 2000w one for $50 more. |
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Posted: 9/22/2018 9:24:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/25/2018 8:01:25 PM EDT
[#26]
I love generators. Good thread and I actually read all 37 pages.
So I have a question - I have a Briggs and Stratton 5550 / 8550 that I bought after Hurricane Charley in 2004 and it works great. The day before Irma I hooked up this transfer switch:  
I love it and it works great. Powers everything I need in my house minus central air and other large 240V items. I do have it hooked up via the L14-30 240V plug. Sadly it is loud and likes gas so this thread got me thinking. If I buy one of these 2000 watt miracles will: 1. I be able to power two small (5000-6000 btu) window units ACs and nothing else? I figure at night I don't need anything else. Not to mention it'll be quiet and save gas. 2. Can I use an L5-30 to L14-30 adapter and everything will work the same (minus the capacity of course)? I'm looking at this adapter:  Parkworld 884968 L5-30P Male to L14-30R for Home Back Power Transfer Switch or House Panel (Adapter)
As far as generators go I like them all but would lean towards the Ai from Costco with the Yamaha engine and the L5-30 plug. Thanks |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 8:08:02 PM EDT
[#27]
I got my predator 3500 yesterday. The battery was already fully charged. I'm going to wait till I'm off to start it and break it in, which will be this weekend.
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Posted: 9/25/2018 8:14:34 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
I got my predator 3500 yesterday. The battery was already fully charged. I'm going to wait till I'm off to start it and break it in, which will be this weekend. Battery tender |
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Posted: 9/25/2018 10:56:20 PM EDT
[#29]
I have a couple of battery chargers. The battery should stay charged from my monthly runs.
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Posted: 9/26/2018 8:00:21 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
I got my predator 3500 yesterday. The battery was already fully charged. I'm going to wait till I'm off to start it and break it in, which will be this weekend. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 9:19:19 AM EDT
[#31]
I already have my spark plugs.
I want a ground wire and spare air filter. I'm also planning on a flatbed wagon so one person can haul it across the yard if need be. It should fit nicely in my mud room, and it will be easy to roll it out onto the patio away from anything that could burn. The patio only has an umbrella which would be taken down in a weather event. I can run a cord through a window to supply the bedrooms at one end of the house, and another through the mudroom doggie door to supply the den and kitchen. There is a ground rod for the cable there but I'm thinking it should have it's own ground rod. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 9:38:35 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gitarmac:
I want a ground wire and spare air filter. Spare air filters can be had from a third-party seller on eBay: https://ebay.us/VgCvUo |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 6:15:53 PM EDT
[#33]
I'm planning installing a 30amp L5-30 inlet box for my house to use 2 2kw generators in parallel. If I dont need the power of parallel gennies at a given time, can I power the house breaker with 1 2kw generator using a 110v to L5-30 adapter into the inlet box?
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Posted: 9/26/2018 6:53:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gamma762]
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mk4dubbin:
I'm planning installing a 30amp L5-30 inlet box for my house to use 2 2kw generators in parallel. If I dont need the power of parallel gennies at a given time, can I power the house breaker with 1 2kw generator using a 110v to L5-30 adapter into the inlet box? That said, yes, you can use a cordset made with the two hots shorted together as previously discussed in detail for either a single or paralleled 120v generators. If you put together a cordset with two regular household type plugs on it, you could use it either with two inverter generators in parallel, or if you only have one generator running, just plug both plugs into the same generator. I would strongly advise not attempting to connect separate 120v generators to the two sides of 240v service. Such an arrangement would provide a random voltage somewhere between 0 and 240v to any 240v connected devices. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 7:15:03 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
Just to make sure you understand, that using 2 120v generators in parallel does not give you 240v service.... That said, yes, you can use a cordset made with the two hots shorted together as previously discussed in detail for either a single or paralleled 120v generators. If you put together a cordset with two regular household type plugs on it, you could use it either with two inverter generators in parallel, or if you only have one generator running, just plug both plugs into the same generator. I would strongly advise not attempting to connect separate 120v generators to the two sides of 240v service. Such an arrangement would provide a random voltage somewhere between 0 and 240v to any 240v connected devices. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
Originally Posted By mk4dubbin:
I'm planning installing a 30amp L5-30 inlet box for my house to use 2 2kw generators in parallel. If I dont need the power of parallel gennies at a given time, can I power the house breaker with 1 2kw generator using a 110v to L5-30 adapter into the inlet box? That said, yes, you can use a cordset made with the two hots shorted together as previously discussed in detail for either a single or paralleled 120v generators. If you put together a cordset with two regular household type plugs on it, you could use it either with two inverter generators in parallel, or if you only have one generator running, just plug both plugs into the same generator. I would strongly advise not attempting to connect separate 120v generators to the two sides of 240v service. Such an arrangement would provide a random voltage somewhere between 0 and 240v to any 240v connected devices. There should be no difference in hooking up a single or a paralleled pair of 120V generators to that panel. The cord leading to the panel inlet is identical. The only difference is if you have 2000W or 4000W available for loads. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 8:24:19 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mk4dubbin:
I'm planning installing a 30amp L5-30 inlet box for my house to use 2 2kw generators in parallel. If I dont need the power of parallel gennies at a given time, can I power the house breaker with 1 2kw generator using a 110v to L5-30 adapter into the inlet box? |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 9:21:49 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter: If you plan to power a house get a smoke and noise genny and a long cord and build a box to reduce noise. My 8k/5k Genny will run my entire house 1200sqft minus AC for 24hrs on 5 gallons. I can switch everything off and run the AC if needed, but have a window shaker for sleeping. I only pull out the 7kW 240V unit to run the water heater, well pump or shop. Standard stuff; internet, TV, DVR, a few lights, refrigerator, septic pump and occaisionally the microwave. Don't burn gas you don't need to if you can help it. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 11:28:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gamma762]
[#38]
I know most of the time people are looking for more watts... but this looks pretty neat actually, for outdoor work or light duty needs. The fuel would be easy to handle.
900 watts, fueled by small disposable propane cylinders. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-900-Watt-Propane-Powered-Inverter-Generator-Recreation-Oil-Funnel/263858750127  Attached File2/3 the price would be more palatable though. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 11:58:48 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
I know most of the time people are looking for more watts... but this looks pretty neat actually, for outdoor work or light duty needs. The fuel would be easy to handle. 900 watts, fueled by small disposable propane cylinders. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-900-Watt-Propane-Powered-Inverter-Generator-Recreation-Oil-Funnel/263858750127 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/58237/s-l1600-684391.JPG 2/3 the price would be more palatable though. The gas generator is slightly quieter, at least on paper. If you don't need all the watts, this is 52 db, vs the 61 db of the Ryobi and is slightly more efficient than the 2000w. 1200w gas Gen for 380  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 12:21:44 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TailHunter: If you plan to power a house get a smoke and noise genny and a long cord and build a box to reduce noise. My 8k/5k Genny will run my entire house 1200sqft minus AC for 24hrs on 5 gallons. I can switch everything off and run the AC if needed, but have a window shaker for sleeping. I could have gotten by with a 2000 watt but I didn't want to run the gen right up to the capacity. Plus a neighbor can plug in. I just want my food storage, TV cable modem and fans. Light I guess is nice but truth be told I don't turn on a lot of lights anyway because a headlamp is easier and I already do that. A few cords in the house will be almost what I have now. I cook with gas, have a gas grill, plus have my camping backpacking shit. |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 12:37:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Desert_AIP]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gamma762:
I know most of the time people are looking for more watts... but this looks pretty neat actually, for outdoor work or light duty needs. The fuel would be easy to handle. 900 watts, fueled by small disposable propane cylinders. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ryobi-900-Watt-Propane-Powered-Inverter-Generator-Recreation-Oil-Funnel/263858750127 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/58237/s-l1600-684391.JPG 2/3 the price would be more palatable though. It's a cleaner, easier operating one of these, with better output. Its good for remote tool use and battery charging. 700W is a bit low though. https://www.ar15.com/forums/outdoors/Review-of-the-79-Harbor-Freight-Generator-with-pics-56k-noway-update-page-14/18-632490/ |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:34:04 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Desert_AIP:
I got one of those last year with a 30% of coupon for soething like $169. It's a cleaner, easier operating one of these, with better output. Its good for remote tool use and battery charging. 700W is a bit low though. https://www.ar15.com/forums/outdoors/Review-of-the-79-Harbor-Freight-Generator-with-pics-56k-noway-update-page-14/18-632490/ That's a nice price. I picked one up on sale, but it was not nearly as low as $169. I also have a Buffalo Tools Sportsman 1000 when Sam's Club had them on sale for $148.64. It's an 800/1000 watt inverter generator and very easy to drag around the property for small things. There's something nice about the portability of the 1000 watt-sized inverter generators. I'd love to have an EU1000i if they didn't cost so much. |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 10:04:49 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer:
That's a nice price. I picked one up on sale, but it was not nearly as low as $169. I also have a Buffalo Tools Sportsman 1000 when Sam's Club had them on sale for $148.64. It's an 800/1000 watt inverter generator and very easy to drag around the property for small things. There's something nice about the portability of the 1000 watt-sized inverter generators. I'd love to have an EU1000i if they didn't cost so much. |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 1:53:36 PM EDT
[#44]
A 'pocket' inverter generator does look interesting.
Just to have one, if nothing else. Yeah, I'm like that. 
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Posted: 9/27/2018 2:18:54 PM EDT
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Champion had a 1KW inverter model for a while - Not sure why they discontinued it.
If they did something with noise specs comparable to Honda's EU1000i (42 dB!!!  ), I'd be all over that.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 5:35:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ffemt596]
[#46]
Ebay has 15% off with "picksoon" code, up to $100 off. Got a great deal on a champion dual fuel 3400 watt inverter gennie.
ETA: It ends at 8pm 9/27. |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:00:33 PM EDT
[#47]
You can get the pulsar 2k for 297 shipped right now on ebay with today's code
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:07:33 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mk4dubbin:
You can get the pulsar 2k for 297 shipped right now on ebay with today's code |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:09:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mk4dubbin]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pdm: Would you mind posting a bit more info. Every Pulsar 2K I'm seeing is about $500. What code? Link https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pulsar-2000-Watt-Portable-Gasoline-Quiet-Inverter-Generator-PG2000IS/262485617488?epid=24019360096&hash=item3d1d5cab50 Eta not sure of that will work for you but it works for me |
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:01:49 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mk4dubbin:
Code is "picksoon" https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pulsar-2000-Watt-Portable-Gasoline-Quiet-Inverter-Generator-PG2000IS/262485617488?epid=24019360096&hash=item3d1d5cab50 Eta not sure of that will work for you but it works for me Pulsar 1 hour left on 15% off |
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