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Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator - $679.99 After Coupon

$680

$2,099

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Harbor Freight Predator 3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator - $679.99 After Coupon. Expires on November 1, 2020. The Predator generators are usually excluded from their coupons.

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Quote from FuschiaHaddock3621 :
you can buy the 9000 watt generator for same price or less with 20% off coupon

but i don't know if i would buy generator from harbor freighr
That one isn't an inverter.

The 3500 is rated pretty good at Consumer Reports and other sites.
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SlickDillie
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Would have been handy a few days ago 🤨
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Yeah, this predator is on my short list when I decide to pull the trigger. Goes on sale a few times a year at this price. Cheapest I've seen it is $649.
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I would hold out for a Champion inverter for around the same price.
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Quote from FuschiaHaddock3621 :
you can buy the 9000 watt generator for same price or less with 20% off coupon

but i don't know if i would buy generator from harbor freighr

buy the extended warranty via HF and if you have issues use the warranty for a replacement.
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not a bad deal.

The next step up to the 7000 watt range is the $1076 Champion 8750-Watt Open Frame Inverter

https://www.norwall.com/products/...or-100520/
Last edited by User2828036 October 31, 2020 at 10:14 AM.
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Quote from FuschiaHaddock3621 :
you can buy the 9000 watt generator for same price or less with 20% off coupon

but i don't know if i would buy generator from harbor freighr
This inverter is safer for electronics than the larger ones. This offer spire sine waves. The regular generator delivers dirtier power.
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Quote from jehoey :
not a bad deal.

The next step up to the 7000 watt range is the $1076 Champion 8750-Watt Open Frame Inverter

https://www.norwall.com/products/...or-100520/
Biggest deal breaker why I want a champion is their one of the few that can do 240v power, most only 120v including this deal
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Quote from FuschiaHaddock3621 :
you can buy the 9000 watt generator for same price or less with 20% off coupon

but i don't know if i would buy generator from harbor freighr
Totally different generator (not an inverter)

And also the Predator series are considered best in their price class (not as good as Honda, but also literally 1/3 the cost)
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Catishi
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Personally think 2X Wen 56200i (1600/2000W) inverters for $720 is the better deal (no tax most states, free shipping). This deal will be around the same price with tax and isn't nearly as versatile
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getbigtony
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A friend uses this often for the last two years on food truck with no issues. He bought the warranty and he does cover new replacement, but I think when you get new one you'd have to purchase another warranty. If it's constant use, I'm sure it's worth it, and he never needed a replacement yet. I bought the sams club 2000w for $300 two months back and haven't opened it yet since my need would really be for charging devices and refrigerator only, or heater in winter if necessary.
Another option is the Honda EB or EG series for around $1050, but I think those were around 2800 max watts.
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Can somebody please confirm that this inverter/generator will be enough for a gas furnace and 25 cubit feet fridge, a few lights, and a computer/TV? Also I assume a transfer switch is needed to make use of these generators, correct?
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This one or the dual fuel at Costco that will be on sale at similar price with remote starter.
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Quote from billcsho :
This one or the dual fuel at Costco that will be on sale at similar price with remote starter.

Do you have a link to the Costco one?

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Quote from billcsho :
This one or the dual fuel at Costco that will be on sale at similar price with remote starter.
Duel fuel from Costco..I would also consider two Wens 2000W for 4000W total starting power. Wen is rated at 51 or 52 db at quarter load...will be much quieter...easier to lift...2 year warranty
Last edited by Catishi November 1, 2020 at 10:40 AM.
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