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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2018 9:31:37 PM EDT
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My HF Invertor is still rocking solidly along
Use the living piss out of it, and change the oil every 8 to 10 hours run time What a bargain Im at hundreds of hours of run time now |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2018 10:01:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: army75th]
[#2]
had a contractor come in and install one. power goes off it automatically comes on for whole house power. My home runs off solar as well and I get to collect a nice check every few months from the power company for once
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Posted: 10/17/2018 10:29:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By choppystx:
What about the Briggs and Stratton Q6500? I believe it does 240V. $1260 at Home Depot Briggs Q6500 https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c56a1dbf-677a-45a9-927b-5b5359a0e880/svn/briggs-stratton-inverter-generators-030675-64_1000.jpg |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2018 10:38:44 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lizARdman15:
Well, I'll be!! It does have 240v capability, but it is only a 30 amp with @4800 watt running. The 6500 is surge. But yes, very much the same but cheaper than the Honda. It is B&S, so there is that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lizARdman15:
Originally Posted By choppystx:
What about the Briggs and Stratton Q6500? I believe it does 240V. $1260 at Home Depot Briggs Q6500 https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c56a1dbf-677a-45a9-927b-5b5359a0e880/svn/briggs-stratton-inverter-generators-030675-64_1000.jpg It does have 240v capability, but it is only a 30 amp with @4800 watt running. The 6500 is surge. But yes, very much the same but cheaper than the Honda. It is B&S, so there is that. |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 9:27:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hkx3:
My HF Invertor is still rocking solidly along Use the living piss out of it, and change the oil every 8 to 10 hours run time What a bargain Im at hundreds of hours of run time now I got the 3500. I worked great from the beginning but after 15 hours or so really started to purr like a kitten. The occasional roughness is totally gone. I was amazed. It's a little heavier than the 2000 but fits in my mudroom just fine. If I could find one of those smaller ones for the ridiculously low price that some here have managed to fine I would snap that up as a spare and lender. |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 11:38:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Admiral_Crunch]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lizARdman15:
Well, I'll be!! It does have 240v capability, but it is only a 30 amp with @4800 watt running. The 6500 is surge. But yes, very much the same but cheaper than the Honda. It is B&S, so there is that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lizARdman15:
Originally Posted By choppystx:
What about the Briggs and Stratton Q6500? I believe it does 240V. $1260 at Home Depot Briggs Q6500 https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c56a1dbf-677a-45a9-927b-5b5359a0e880/svn/briggs-stratton-inverter-generators-030675-64_1000.jpg It does have 240v capability, but it is only a 30 amp with @4800 watt running. The 6500 is surge. But yes, very much the same but cheaper than the Honda. It is B&S, so there is that. Originally Posted By Skibane:
66 dB is VERY noisy for an inverter model. |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 3:45:49 PM EDT
[#7]
Found a nice review of three 240-volt capable inverter generators:
The Briggs & Stratton q6500, the Yamaha EF6300iSDE, and the Honda EU7000is. https://www.chainsawjournal.com/briggs-and-stratton-q6500/ |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 4:41:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Admiral_Crunch:
Found a nice review of three 240-volt capable inverter generators: The Briggs & Stratton q6500, the Yamaha EF6300iSDE, and the Honda EU7000is. https://www.chainsawjournal.com/briggs-and-stratton-q6500/ The review makes no mention of the B&S's weaknesses involving limited actual amperage use. To be honest, I didn't know about the B&S or the Yamaha, but I kinda expected Yamaha to make one. The obvious winner is the Honda since it has the most power and fuel efficiency. I really wish HF would make an inverter genny that competed directly with the Honda 7kW |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 4:47:51 PM EDT
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the pulsar 2k is at $319 on ebay right now. Not as cheap as I got mine for but the cheapest Ive seen without having a 15% coupon
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Posted: 10/18/2018 5:10:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Admiral_Crunch]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lizARdman15:
I really wish HF would make an inverter genny that competed directly with the Honda 7kW If I only needed 110, I'd have so many more choices, but I have to run my well pump. |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 5:23:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Admiral_Crunch:
A Predator inverter with a 240v plug would be in my truck today. If I only needed 110, I'd have so many more choices, but I have to run my well pump. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Admiral_Crunch:
Originally Posted By lizARdman15:
I really wish HF would make an inverter genny that competed directly with the Honda 7kW If I only needed 110, I'd have so many more choices, but I have to run my well pump. I have a HF 2kW inverter for small use stuff, but my house hookup requires a bigger genny with 240v capability. My 9200w smoke and noise Champion does that AND with 50 amp 240v |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/18/2018 7:35:08 PM EDT
[#12]
So I went by the local Aldi and they had one left of their "Work Zone" 2000w inverters left. Marked down to $300.99. I was hoping to luck into one like someone else did for $179 but alas I am now $300.99 + tax poorer.
It is most definitely a Pulsar built machine per the box: 
Now I don't think anyone answered me a few pages back but am hoping someone has the answer. I've got a larger 5550/8550 smoke and noise wired to my house via 240V L14-30 twist lock to this transfer switch:  
If I buy this and plug the little inverter into my transfer switch via the L14-30 twist lock will my circuits be powered? 
My thoughts are to run 1 maybe 2 small (5000 btu) window units at night and nothing else. Figure that will keep fuel consumption and noise down. All in all I feel ok about spending $300 on one of these little guys. |
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Posted: 10/18/2018 8:42:43 PM EDT
[#13]
Come on HF, build us a say 7500w 240v capable Predator inverter!
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/19/2018 5:16:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BigJayA]
[#14]
Itd still be a few thousand dollars but i would jump on it for a whole house setup.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2018 10:35:35 AM EDT
[#15]
So I just fired up the Aldi WorkZone inverter and damn these things are quiet! I thought mine was broken and wouldn't throttle up or something. I installed one of the $10 hour meters from Amazon and am currently about 30 minutes in on the first run. On that note - the manual says zero about the break in process other than change the oil after 5 hours then every 50 hours. I'm running the cheap dinosaur juice it came with currently and plan on changing it after 2 hours. I picked up a 6 pack of Mobil 1 5W-30 from Costco when they had it on sale last week and will end up putting that in at the oil change. Picked up one of the magnetic oil plugs too. I'm planning on running it 5 hours after the 2 hour oil change then change it again and call it "broke in".
Question: Should I run it on eco or wide open during the break in? Currently I have it charging one of my 18V drill batteries. May put a little more load on it after the first oil change. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 10:49:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Engineer]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GnarlyDood:
So I just fired up the Aldi WorkZone inverter and damn these things are quiet! I thought mine was broken and wouldn't throttle up or something. I installed one of the $10 hour meters from Amazon and am currently about 30 minutes in on the first run. On that note - the manual says zero about the break in process other than change the oil after 5 hours then every 50 hours. I'm running the cheap dinosaur juice it came with currently and plan on changing it after 2 hours. I picked up a 6 pack of Mobil 1 5W-30 from Costco when they had it on sale last week and will end up putting that in at the oil change. Picked up one of the magnetic oil plugs too. I'm planning on running it 5 hours after the 2 hour oil change then change it again and call it "broke in". Question: Should I run it on eco or wide open during the break in? Currently I have it charging one of my 18V drill batteries. May put a little more load on it after the first oil change. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 11:02:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigJayA:
Itd still be a few thousand dollars but i would jump on it for a whole house setup. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 11:32:59 AM EDT
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I had great service from my pulsar 2000 all summer, mostly running my camper. Probably put 100 hours on it.
But it will be sitting all winter. Only ethanol free fuel in it, and the tank is full now. I think I’m going to leave it all winter like that, and I’ll report back on how well or poor that plan was. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 11:38:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By choppystx:
What about the Briggs and Stratton Q6500? I believe it does 240V. $1260 at Home Depot Briggs Q6500 https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c56a1dbf-677a-45a9-927b-5b5359a0e880/svn/briggs-stratton-inverter-generators-030675-64_1000.jpg |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2018 3:37:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GnarlyDood]
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer:
I ran mine for five hours on the included oil and then switched to M1 10W30. I also swapped out the Torch plug for an NGK one. I use one of those oil-filled radiant heaters that switches between 600, 900 and 1500 watts to break in the generator and switch between the 600 and 900 during break in and then 1500 towards the end of break in. Seems to work for me but I'm sure there are many ways to skin the break in cat. Still wish someone would answer my pigtail to L14-30 question... I'm too poor to buy a $60 "maybe" |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2018 3:40:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DVCER:
I had great service from my pulsar 2000 all summer, mostly running my camper. Probably put 100 hours on it. But it will be sitting all winter. Only ethanol free fuel in it, and the tank is full now. I think I’m going to leave it all winter like that, and I’ll report back on how well or poor that plan was. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 5:02:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Engineer]
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GnarlyDood:
Still wish someone would answer my pigtail to L14-30 question... I'm too poor to buy a $60 "maybe" I was thinking it was more like the following below where X and Y are tied together. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071L4S7SQ?pf_rd_p=faa1d3e1-fadf-4279-ac2d-3096206e4690&pf_rd_r=FW5VVCSGN5KAX103T0SW |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 6:49:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Desert_AIP]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GnarlyDood: Still wish someone would answer my pigtail to L14-30 question... I'm too poor to buy a $60 "maybe" That routes one generator to one leg and another generator to the other leg, and keeps them isolated. It'll work with that tansfer switch, but you'll have to manage the loads on each generator separately. Setting up the transfer switch will take more deliberate planning to place circuits on one leg of the other. You could end up with excess capacity on one side, and the need to power a load on the other and have to turn off a load to add one. Much simpler to use paralleled generators and a bridged adapter and let the generators manage the load balancing automatically and combined into one system. Easy to make your own bridged adapter, and a lot cheaper. Parts available at Lowes/Home Depot. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 8:28:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Desert_AIP: from reading the description, it appears that is not the same thing as paralleling two generators and using an adapter with L1 and L2 bridged. That routes one generator to one leg and another generator to the other leg, and keeps them isolated. It'll work with that tansfer switch, but you'll have to manage the loads on each generator separately. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 9:00:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Desert_AIP]
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skibane: If you've got separate generators feeding each leg, you're going to have wild variations in the voltage between one line connection and the other, as the generators move in and out of phase with each other - which means that any connected 240 volt appliances are gonna get raped. With that setup, There are no 240V. It's two independent 120V systems. The Engrish is so bad in the product description I'd avoid this product on general principle. On reading a third time, it MAY be a "combiner" with L1 and L2 bridged. Either way, you can make a combiner cable for around $30. |
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Posted: 10/20/2018 9:10:13 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Engineer:
I was thinking it was more like the following below where X and Y are tied together. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071L4S7SQ?pf_rd_p=faa1d3e1-fadf-4279-ac2d-3096206e4690&pf_rd_r=FW5VVCSGN5KAX103T0SW
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/20/2018 9:55:16 PM EDT
[#27]
Yeah the engrish is pretty hardcore in the description. I'm not looking to run two generators. Just trying to hook up the one 2000w inverter via that adapter. From what I read it sounds like it bridges the two hots so maybe it will only run one hot of the l14-30 so therefore only one side of my transfer switch?
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Posted: 10/20/2018 11:12:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gamma762]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GnarlyDood:
Yeah the engrish is pretty hardcore in the description. I'm not looking to run two generators. Just trying to hook up the one 2000w inverter via that adapter. From what I read it sounds like it bridges the two hots so maybe it will only run one hot of the l14-30 so therefore only one side of my transfer switch? Put your own cable together that way you know what it's doing, and save some money. If you make it kinda like that one with two 15a plugs, you can plug both of them in to the generator to make a small improvement in the connection under load. Or if you get another generator or have one available, it's ready to go for parallel operation. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/22/2018 12:47:42 PM EDT
[#29]
Inverter Generator Parallel Cable Box $59.99 at Costco.com
For use with inverter generators that have dual parallel pin connectors and a single ground connection. Manual with wiring diagram |
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Posted: 10/22/2018 10:56:29 PM EDT
[#30]
I’m traveling this week so I stopped in the Aldi store here in Poplar Bluff, MO and they had six WorkZone generators marked down to $279. They now only have five.
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Posted: 10/23/2018 9:44:01 AM EDT
[#31]
I went to a local Aldi the other day and they didn't have any.
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Posted: 10/23/2018 11:14:59 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBT:
Inverter Generator Parallel Cable Box $59.99 at Costco.com For use with inverter generators that have dual parallel pin connectors and a single ground connection. Manual with wiring diagram 
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Posted: 10/23/2018 3:23:58 PM EDT
[#33]
Just got the new Harbor Freight catalog in the mail today.
The price on the 2000 Watt Inverter is down to $429.99 with coupon. |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 9:36:20 PM EDT
[#34]
Where can I get a magnetic dipstick for my Aldi WorkZone gen?
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Posted: 10/23/2018 11:03:24 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fd4887:
Where can I get a magnetic dipstick for my Aldi WorkZone gen? This one (anything that fits the Pulsar PG2000is will work): http://a.co/d/bnX85yy |
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Posted: 10/24/2018 5:23:09 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fd4887:
Where can I get a magnetic dipstick for my Aldi WorkZone gen? My hf one was stolen.
But the magnetic dipstick for the hf one fits the aldi/pulsar one. Ebay wen predator |
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Posted: 10/25/2018 9:09:25 PM EDT
[#37]
Just found an Aldi with three Work Zone generators for $229.99 up front by the entrance. They now have one. Frankford/Old Denton in Carrollton (TX).
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Posted: 10/26/2018 10:49:06 AM EDT
[#38]
Which NGK plug for the pulsar/workzone genny?
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Posted: 10/26/2018 12:45:54 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fd4887:
Which NGK plug for the pulsar/workzone genny? The NGK part number is 7022. |
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Posted: 10/27/2018 3:47:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Dangus]
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beavo451: BPR6HS The NGK part number is 7022. ETA: After further investigation, the manual also recommends the (Torch) E6TC and E6RTC which cross reference to... the BP6HS/BPR6HS. Gotta love Chinese consistency. |
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Posted: 10/27/2018 8:01:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bulldawg:
My manual lists BPR7HS. Is there are argument for one versus the other? ETA: After further investigation, the manual also recommends the (Torch) E6TC and E6RTC which cross reference to... the BP6HS/BPR6HS. Gotta love Chinese consistency. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bulldawg:
Originally Posted By beavo451: BPR6HS The NGK part number is 7022. ETA: After further investigation, the manual also recommends the (Torch) E6TC and E6RTC which cross reference to... the BP6HS/BPR6HS. Gotta love Chinese consistency. |
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Posted: 10/30/2018 11:38:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 6SJ7GT:
looks like you just ensured the power stays on permanently Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 6SJ7GT:
Originally Posted By danpass:
My personal experience was such that I went to the trouble of installing a dedicated generator outlet on the wall outside, wiring it into the breaker panel, and installing a manual transfer switch to cut the panel from the main. But I tend to be the type to go through as much trouble as necessary to create incredible ease on the other side. Now I just throw the transfer switch, plug genny into wall, and start genny .Everything that ran on 120, once again runs on 120 lol (the 240 circuits won't see that voltage so I just leave those breakers on) When power comes back on, turn off genny, unplug and store, throw transfer switch. No extension cables, power strips, ad infinitum, to mess with 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/5/2018 6:12:20 AM EDT
[#43]
My dad is thinking about picking up one of the hf 9000w noise and smoke generators. Anyone here have one of the bigger predators who can speak to their reliability? Is it on par with the 3500?
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Posted: 11/5/2018 10:57:16 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigJayA:
My dad is thinking about picking up one of the hf 9000w noise and smoke generators. Anyone here have one of the bigger predators who can speak to their reliability? Is it on par with the 3500? |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 11:12:13 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jefflebowski:
They are very well spoken of, even by Consumer Reports. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jefflebowski:
Originally Posted By BigJayA:
My dad is thinking about picking up one of the hf 9000w noise and smoke generators. Anyone here have one of the bigger predators who can speak to their reliability? Is it on par with the 3500? Not a lot of hours on it. Maybe 50. Starts up easily every time. Puts out ok power. Runs what I need. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/6/2018 6:18:40 AM EDT
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Glad to hear it. I think he will be buying one in another month or so.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2018 6:44:06 AM EDT
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After running my 3500 pred again this weekend for its monthly test/workout I have concluded that the onboard battery does lose a lot of its spunk while sitting for an entire month. Im thinking a battery tender mod is in my future but i woild have to run power to a shed to keep it plugged in. That or I need to start running it for 30 minutes every two weeks though I dont like to unnecessary buildup of hours that would bring. I am wondering if disconnecting the battery would keep it from dropping so low after a month of sitting. Could be a simple battery disconnect switch would do the job. Any suggestions?
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NC, USA
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Posted: 11/9/2018 7:33:27 AM EDT
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Disconnecting would help but thats assuming either the system its hooked to is acting as a parasitic drain, or it could be that the battery is built from low grade lead as the more pure lead in plates the longer it will hold charge. Being from china and they, mgr, trying to keep cost low they may have put a low grade bat in it.
I'd do the battery tender thing. When the gens running put volt meter on bat terminals and see if your getting 13.75 volts or higher. After its run for a few mins volts should go to 14 + volts. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 7:37:30 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RTX]
[#49]
Originally Posted By BigJayA:
After running my 3500 pred again this weekend for its monthly test/workout I have concluded that the onboard battery does lose a lot of its spunk while sitting for an entire month. Im thinking a battery tender mod is in my future but i woild have to run power to a shed to keep it plugged in. That or I need to start running it for 30 minutes every two weeks though I dont like to unnecessary buildup of hours that would bring. I am wondering if disconnecting the battery would keep it from dropping so low after a month of sitting. Could be a simple battery disconnect switch would do the job. Any suggestions? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Schumacher-12-Volt-Solar-Battery-Maintainer-SP-200/205737121 |
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Posted: 11/10/2018 8:31:24 AM EDT
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