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2000W Champion Power Equipment Ultralight Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (100900) for $444.24
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2000W Champion Power Equipment Ultralight Dual Fuel Inverter Generator (200959) for $444.24
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About this item (100900):
- Using gasoline, produces 2000 starting watts and 1600 running watts. Using propane, it produces 1800 starting watts and 1440 running watts.
- Operate your 2000-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus at only 39 pounds, this inverter is one of the lightest 2000-watt inverters in the industry
- With an ultra-quiet 53 dBA from 23 feet, enjoy 2000 starting watts, 1700 running watts and up to 11.5 hours run time on gasoline, and 1530 running watts and up to 34 hours on propane
- The optional, sold-separately clip-on parallel kit enables this inverter to connect with another 2000-watt Champion inverter to double your output power
- Includes two covered 120V 20A household outlets with clean electricity (less than 3% THD), a 12V automotive-style outlet, plus a handy dual port USB adapter
- Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
- Engine type: 4-Stroke
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On propane, I can run a normal refrigerator/freezer and a 5k BTU window unit. With various other electronics. Normally get around 12h on a 20lb tank.
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whew, that's a lot of trips.
I'll stick with gasoline and just syphon out my car and truck.
There's a tradeoff.... around here I can get a 20lb propane tank filled for about $10 if on sale, whereas gas is $3ish. It's far easier to get gas than propane - more filling stations closer. That $10 price is at one particular farm store by my work which is a good 40 minute ride. I can't think of any propane stations nearby whereas we have 4 gas stations in town. Chances are you'll have at least a couple stations that have generators (or power) after a storm.
So I think it might actually be cheaper to run propane - if a 20lb tank gets you 12 hrs, that's the equivalent of just over 3 gals of gas, which the generator would probably more than go through in that time.
Also not that I am telling people to do this, but you can hot fill a generator with gas, I don't think it's that easy to do with propane.
Recently I brought power to a shed, so I just keep the generator in there with a fan in the window for exhaust.
But for lack of all that, you can get a small resin shed and some modding makes a REALLY nice generator house. It takes a bit of work, and some other parts, but you can get REAL fancy - I saw one where a guy wired the remote start with indicator lights into a panel by his load center, as well as a remote choke. He can start the generator completely remotely from within his house. The flipside to that being that the unit has to have gas in it..... which is a big no no for long term storage.
https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-C...0743BQDT4/
Or do you run these from a garage with the doors open or something?
On propane, I can run a normal refrigerator/freezer and a 5k BTU window unit. With various other electronics. Normally get around 12h on a 20lb tank.
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whew, that's a lot of trips.
I'll stick with gasoline and just syphon out my car and truck.
I have 3 cars and about 30 gallons to use. No need to store extra. 2- 20lb tanks a day would be taxing. But the guy that I was replying to says he has several 20lb'ers so it works for him.
If i am not in a huge rush, anyone think some better dual fuel deals will come along?
If i am not in a huge rush, anyone think some better dual fuel deals will come along?
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i used an interlock kit so i could power my entire panel (all 120V circuits, not at the same time obviously), just for convenience sake. an interlock prevents you from operating the generator with the main circuit on, thus preventing back feeding your panel by accident. Back feeding is when your generator sends electricity back to the outside lines b/c someone forgot to turn the main circuit breaker off. this mistake could (and has) injure or kill a line worker who is out there making repairs. direct feeding a panel without interlock or transfer switch sub panel is illegal due t potential for back feeding. here are some steps regarding interlock. as always, check your local codes for adherence to regulation.
Step 1: Find an interlock kit that's compatible with your panel. Chances are the model in HD/Lowe's will not fit your. You can buy them here https://www.geninterloc
Step 2: Buy a double pole breaker that's compatible with your electrical box. Home Depot or your local electric supply house will have this.
Step 3: Buy generator inlet: http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Controls-PB30-Generator-Generators/dp/B000BQT47S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&q... [amazon.com]
Step 4: Buy L14-30 to L5-30 adapter cable where both hots are crossed so you can power BOTH sides of your panel even though you have a 120V generator: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...ge_o02_s00 . You could make your own cable for $10, but it's nice to have a factory molded rugged cable that you don't have to worry about. One end of this cable will go into the L14-30 inlet in #3 and the other end gives you a L5-30 connection. See step 5.
Step 5: Buy a 25ft or 50ft L5-30 extension cord (length is up to you). This cord is what will go from your adapter in your inlet in Step 3 to your generator. I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-20571-Generator-Extension-Eextension/dp/B003HUYK5Q/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8... [amazon.com] . The reason why I am suggesting that you buy the L5-30 cord instead of a regular 5-15 cord + L5-30 to 5-15 adapter, is to future proof your setup should you ever decide to buy a 2nd Inverter generator and use the parallel kit (which has a L5-30 plug for 3000W output power), it's up to you really and what you think you generator power needs might be in the future. if you only plan on using single 120V inverter gens like this (1 of them), save the money
Step 6: Buy L5-30 to 5-15 adapter plug which goes into the generator if you want to run directly from a single generator and not the parallel kit (you should have the option of doing both, as a fall back, so you aren't forcing yourself to run both): http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-Locking-Adapter-Female-Connector/dp/B002YB108Y/ref=sr_1_5?tag=slickdea... [amazon.com]
Step 7: Either do it yourself per the Youtube videos or pay an electrician. You can buy the rest of the materials at Home Depot (romex, wall anchors, conduit, etc). Since you are providing all materials or most of them, the electrician should only be charging you a labor rate. This job should not take longer than 2 hours. If you are running across long distances or through thick masonry...ok add an hour. You should not have to pay more than 2-3 labor hrs for this job. If you want to save money, you can do all of the labor intensive work of mounting the inlet, running the conduit, and running the romex...then all he has to do is install the interlock panel, the double pole breaker for the generator, and make the final connection to your box. Figure he'll charge you (1) labor hour to do all of that. if you have never done anything electrical before, just hire the electrician for peace of mind.
NOTE 1: You will not be able to power any 240V appliances with this generator.Turn OFF all 240V circuits (except the double pole circuit you are using with your generator inlet and interlock). This is to prevent the possibility of overloading the neutral
NOTE 2: i attached photos. don't pay attention to the fact there are (2) inlets. it's b/c where i installed these, it's a multi residence with 2 service panels
NOTE 3: since i had the panels open, i threw on whole house surge protectors. bought them from a slickdeal back in 2012 i think
NOTE 4: you can fit (2) of these on a harbor freight large dolly, using scrap deck boards across.
NOTE 5: it's good practice to install run meters on these. installation simple the meter itself is only $5-6 on ebay or amazon. the run meter wire is what you see on the last pic of the 2 red generators, coming out from the front vent
NOTE 6: Another option to run a regular extension cord directly from the inlet to a single generator, is to use one of these adapters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&
https://www.amazon.com/Champion-P...r=1-8&th=1
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