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Tractors Supply Co has Sportsman 1000W Inverter Portable Gasoline Generator (GEN1000I) on sale for $169.99. Select Free Ship to Store.

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About the Product
  • 1000 peak surge watts / 800 rated running watts, run time: 6.3 hours at 50% load, 0.55 gal. fuel tank
  • Lightweight and portable, easily grab and go for a convenient power source
  • Powers sensitive electronics with stable and constant voltage
  • Sine wave gives clean, stable voltage, and reliable power, safely charge phone, tablets, and other electronics
  • One 120V AC outlets, one- 12 Volt DC outlet
  • Low oil shutdown and indicator light, engine shut off switch, economy switch, overload indicator light, oil capacity: 10 oz., SAE 10W30
  • Compact size and weight make it easy to travel and transport, uses unleaded gasoline
  • 1.3 HP, 5,000 RPM, 40cc, 4 stroke, noise level: 56db with no load, recoil start
  • Watts on various appliance and devices can greatly vary. It is best to check the wattage of the device you would like to power to make sure it is below the running wattage of the generator
  • Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft.
  • EPA approved, CARB compliant, available for sale in California
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty / 2-Year Emissions Warranty
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Give your cell phone a tablet a quick charge with the Sportsman 1000 Watt Inverter Generator. Sine wave power delivers clean, stable and reliable power making it safe for use with sensitive electronics, making it perfect for camping and tailgating. This small, portable generator is perfect for running low wattage electronics and appliances like small fans, some coffee makers, and many flat panel televisions, or small slow cookers.
1000 peak surge watts / 800 rated running watts, run time: 6.3 hours at 50% load, 0.55 gal. fuel tank

Lightweight and portable, easily grab and go for a convenient power source

Powers sensitive electronics with stable and constant voltage

Sine wave gives clean, stable voltage, and reliable power, safely charge phone, tablets, and other electronics

One 120V AC outlets, one- 12 Volt DC outlet

Low oil shutdown and indicator light, engine shut off switch, economy switch, overload indicator light, oil capacity: 10 oz., SAE 10W30

Compact size and weight make it easy to travel and transport, uses unleaded gasoline

1.3 HP, 5,000 RPM, 40cc, 4 stroke, noise level: 56db with no load, recoil start

Watts on various appliance and devices can greatly vary. It is best to check the wattage of the device you would like to power to make sure it is below the running wattage of the generator

Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft.
EPA approved, CARB compliant, available for sale in California


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Great deal, although these regularly go down to $200 so the discount isn't as amazing as it seems. They're great lil units for adding some power to a campsite, but if you're going to use these for a home or rv, you should be eyeing the larger 2000w class generators.
This one has a built-in inverter versus the regular generator that harbor freight sells. Translation: Don't use the harbor freight one for sensitive electronics
Had one for 6-mo. Bought at HD sale. It is very quiet, starts on first pull and was able to charge phone and run a cooling fan. Very good on gas, easy to carry around. No real smoke or strong exhaust smell from mine. I've ran it on Super tech synthetic 10w30 oil. First oil change was done after 2 hours of break in running. Was working great since then.

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Tommypickles213
08-11-2021 at 10:57 AM.
08-11-2021 at 10:57 AM.
Would this run my fridge during a power outage?
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Katman
08-11-2021 at 10:58 AM.
08-11-2021 at 10:58 AM.
Quote from crazycreations :
Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. -why?
Air/Fuel mixture is the wrong ratio due to the lower oxygen levels at higher altitudes. It will likely run but not as well as at sea level.
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08-11-2021 at 10:59 AM.
08-11-2021 at 10:59 AM.
Quote from Tommypickles213 :
Would this run my fridge during a power outage?
On average, depending on their size, home refrigerators need around 1000-2000 starting watts. The generator that can deliver at least 2000 starting watts will be sufficient to run both the refrigerator and the freezer without problems.
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08-11-2021 at 11:08 AM.
08-11-2021 at 11:08 AM.
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Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. -why?
Probably has something to do with CARB compliance. Since air gets thinner with altitude, the fuel/air mix needs to change for a given engine power. Sometimes an adjustment to the carburetor is sufficient to continue to run well, though at very high altitudes a part swap (of the fuel jet) may be necessary.
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anvilsvs
08-11-2021 at 11:15 AM.
08-11-2021 at 11:15 AM.
Quote from hilljere :
I can't say for sure, but a standard 1/3 horsepower pump translates to only 250 watts. So yes?
Starting load is usually twice or more running load. And that 1/3HP doesn't take efficiency losses into account. That 1/3HP pump could easily take 500 watts running and over 1000 starting.
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danny951
08-11-2021 at 11:20 AM.
08-11-2021 at 11:20 AM.
Just looked at my portable AC unit and it says it consumes 9.5A at 115V. So, close to 1100W to run. It doesn't list starting current but probably at least 50% more? So looks like I'd need a 2000W to run the portable unit. Posting here to see if I did this right.
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redeyedog
08-11-2021 at 11:29 AM.
08-11-2021 at 11:29 AM.
Don't run this indoors...
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iMakeGirlsWet
08-11-2021 at 11:42 AM.
08-11-2021 at 11:42 AM.
Quote from crazycreations :
Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. -why?

The jet size in the carb. You might be able to get a high altitude jet for the carb.
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08-11-2021 at 12:11 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:11 PM.
Quote from crazycreations :
Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. -why?
because the carburetor cannot compensate for the change in altitude.
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08-11-2021 at 12:12 PM.

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08-11-2021 at 12:12 PM.
Quote from c3688t :
Anybody know how queit this model is? I read 48 to 60 db is a general range for inverter units. The description on this one says 57. I want one that is truely quiet.
I have a very similar one, the Earthquake IG800W. Mine is fairly quiet but it's not silent. I built a baffle box out of plywood with an intake maze and an exhaust maze with a heat shield. On the intake side I bolted on an 8" duct fan and a household outlet. Inside the box is a cord that connects to the generator and energizes the outlet and the fan. It allows it to run nearly silent and I've even had people ask me how I'm running 110v equipment when camping because they cannot hear any generator running. The amount of air flow from the 8" duct fan is perfect and I can run it for hours under load and it never gets too hot inside.
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antidelldude
08-11-2021 at 12:19 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:19 PM.
Quote from iMakeGirlsWet :
The jet size in the carb. You might be able to get a high altitude jet for the carb.
This still needs to be said EVERY SINGLE TIME. My friend works in an ER and he said every time power was out for a while, he never failed to see all the CO poisoned idiots from running generators in their garages.
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speed_demon
08-11-2021 at 12:20 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:20 PM.
Quote from crazycreations :
Generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. -why?
I would say 3000ft is probably fine, now 6000ft and you will need leaner carb jets.
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08-11-2021 at 12:21 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:21 PM.
Quote from danny951 :
Just looked at my portable AC unit and it says it consumes 9.5A at 115V. So, close to 1100W to run. It doesn't list starting current but probably at least 50% more? So looks like I'd need a 2000W to run the portable unit. Posting here to see if I did this right.
You are correct. While sometimes the plate will only list maximum running current, the unit itself might be a bit less (depending on environment). Only way to tell is with Kill-a-Watt.

I have this generator and 1000W is max surge. It is rated 800W continuous and before buying I read that someone took it apart and the inverter module is really only good for 700-750.

Therefore I wouldn't expect anything more than 700W for reliable operation.

2000W would be a much safer bet (although more expensive) for your portable.
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08-11-2021 at 12:22 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:22 PM.
Quote from bentrinh :
Great deal, although these regularly go down to $200 so the discount isn't as amazing as it seems. They're great lil units for adding some power to a campsite, but if you're going to use these for a home or rv, you should be eyeing the larger 2000w class generators.

Agreed. I have a 1000w unit and a 2000w unit... because the 1000w unit isn't really good for anything. All the fun appliances are over 1000w and most small stuff can run off batteries.

They even say to try to run them at 50% load for best efficiency, so even if you only need 1000w, the 2000w inverter will be quieter.

This one makes sense if you're only recharging batteries, though.
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speed_demon
08-11-2021 at 12:27 PM.
08-11-2021 at 12:27 PM.
This is not a bad find at this price but not a generator I would trust. Do a nice thorough break-in before the warranty expires so you know you don't have a lemon. Other than that, easy to start and quiet. Probably not going to get 1000 watts out of it tho.
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