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The 3500/4000 watt model is 100 lbs, and the wheel kit is 14.8 lbs, which gives about the 117 lbs quoted in the shipping information.
Either the lazy UPS workers are trying to get out of work, or...
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I just made an offer for $12.99 that was accepted.
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Cool.
price = $12.99
shipping = $14.99
I am not a huge shopper, so I haven't seen shipping costing more than the price of the item shipped.
Good deal though (compared to similar items...
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In for one, although it is back ordered 5-6 weeks, I hope it ships. No tax since they arent in NJ.
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I'm aware they're behind the counter. I'm telling you that at my local post office, the item inside that packet is no longer an actual coupon but rather a code printed on the same perforated...
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It has one more 120-volt duplex receptacle. I wouldn't call that " a lot more flexibility when it comes to plugging things into it," especially when Y-cables others have listed are readily available....
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The same package was available for 299 (after $20 coupon) with free shipping one week before Thanksgiving (https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=54566188&postcount=8). I would wait at least for...
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apparently it doesn't consume any more than 100W-150W. Although it spikes during the startup, but other than that, consumption is not much.
Laptop (30w) netbook (20w) 2 CFLs 15w each... router...
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BTW, Costco has a Prime 100' 12-gauge extension cord for $39.99. That's a fantastic deal for a great cord (if you have a Costco membership or have someone that can buy you a Costco giftcard).
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is that code?
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Yes I was going to comment on this. I wouldn't mess with anything but a 12 gauge extension cord for this purpose. Costco had a Prime 100' one on sale for $30 a few months ago but I am not sure if...
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You would need to buy a transfer switch that connects to your home's fuse box. It will allow you to power 6 - 10 circuits, depending on how much you want to spend and how much power your generator...
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I have a Honda and it's been worth every penny but this looks like a good deal.
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there's some useful info here
http://members.rennlist.org/warren/generator.html
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Yes i should have made it clear you still need a 2 pole breaker and you should have a electrican do all installs. That should be common sense.
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Price one big enough to last days of no power and you'll rethink your needs. For a sump pump you don't need a LARGE generator. Also, didn't you get a week's warning about Sandy? Plenty of time to...
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thanks OP, finally I bit and got it on Friday. Was contemplating because of the same points mentioned (gas shortage, dirty power etc.)
But this will come handy to run sump pump if there is outage....
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how do i figure? ..
30 years of combustion engine experience, common sense, and the interweb tells me too much oil causes the oil to foam from air mixing in.
just trying to help, but if you...
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I appreciate the help, but my family also comes from a long line of motorheads, engine builders, racers etc. and nobody has heard of white foamy oil from 'air mixing in' due to over filling. Yes the...
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It has it's pros but has it's cons as well: less wattage 3000 vs 3500, slightly larger engine resulting in less fuel mileage 11hrs vs 12hrs, louder - 77db vs 68db, no cover and more expensive.
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Appliance: Furnace Fan, gas or fuel oil - 1/8 Horsepower
Starting Watts: 500
Running Watts: 300
Appliance: Furnace Fan, gas or fuel oil - 1/6 Horsepower
Starting Watts: 750
Running Watts: 500...
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Same here, mine just shipped! - Great deal.
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Showing $379 now.
edit: You are right. When I searched for it, a 3500/4000 champion came up at the wrong price, but the original link still works.
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The stabilizer cleans the sine wave up.
A good UPS with AVR should do what the stabilizer does plus some.
From personal experience the problem with just using a UPS is it will not charge off...
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The Powermate Model # PM0103007 is a nice unit for the price also. More features (including hour meter). If you can find one in store or with free shipping, you'd be getting a decent deal.
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Agreed. Here's a great deal on a pair of panels including free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VPQP5Q
12V, 290W.
You'll want a bigger battery to store the power though, and...
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Haha... you know I was messin'... actually quite excited to get this and feel like a real man/homeowner!! ;)
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Cabela's allows only one code per transaction.
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Well, this one is quieter, cheaper, and more powerful as well, also has wheels which is a huge plus imo.
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I bought this
http://www.amazon.com/DuroMax-MX4500-4-Cycle-Portable-Generator/dp/B002SAUQW2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
(the one without the battery) for $329 shipped in Aug. At the time...
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Current battery is from costco - just under $100 including core charges, but its not sealed so it can't be used indoors. You can buy a similar sealed battery for about $250
solar panel is about $200...
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Similar unit for $250 at Sam's Club.
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I'm not sure because I'm not familiar with both products, but there could be differences in taxes. I think you only get taxed from WEN if you buy it in Illinois.
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The HUGE 10kw gasoline generators never made much sense to me. The problem is that they use a LOT of gasoline, and do not scale consumption down when under reduced load. This means that they are...
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That is not all you need to use to connect your genset to your house panel. You'll need an additional 2 pole circuit breaking in your panel that you can backfeed from the genet. Then you will need a...
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Can you explain what you mean by this? Is there danger in powering a TV or other electronics with this generator? What kind of inverter would be necessary to clean the power?
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Short Answer: Good deal or not? Can I use this to power my home Refridgerator and or gas furnace blower with maybe a few lights and chargers.
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I think I will bite. Good price for a seemingly good generator. Also been looking for weeks, kind of tired of it. Been contemplating cheap crappy generators, this one seems solid. Even though I...
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My parents have one of those Infrared Comfort Heaters. The heater says it's 1500 watts on the back. Will this generator run that heater? I have no clue about generators or anything like that.
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My SIL bought one of these during a power outage in July and we used it at my FIL house. It ran great for 5 days (24hrs).
I've been looking to buy a generator for about 6 months now but everything...
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