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09-14-2021 at 08:47 AM.

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09-14-2021 at 08:47 AM.
This deal is $50 - $100 less than other places are selling it for. Great deal for a dual fuel generator. Running on propane is the way to go (just about unlimited shelf life, no gummed up carbs from neglected gasoline.).
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jj2978
09-14-2021 at 05:14 PM.
09-14-2021 at 05:14 PM.
Quote from FairHaddock1108 :
Very good price for a highly praised inverter generator

https://www.walmart.com/ip/A-iPow.../884005025

How does this compare to the deal for the Champion? http://https://slickdeals.net/f/15260716-champion-power-equipment-2000-watt-dual-fuel-gas-propane-in... [https]

I found a comparison site and it seems this one is a better deal based off of that.https://generatorbible.com/compar...6013,18160

Any thoughts? I'd like one of this for camping and emergency use. TIA.
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09-15-2021 at 11:58 AM.
09-15-2021 at 11:58 AM.
This is not a sale, this is a hint..
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80is
09-15-2021 at 12:07 PM.
09-15-2021 at 12:07 PM.
for that price I was thinking about getting 8 18V ryobi 4.0 ah, and building something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAAWFCU4iEM
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09-15-2021 at 12:36 PM.

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09-15-2021 at 12:36 PM.
Quote from 80is :
for that price I was thinking about getting 8 18V ryobi 4.0 ah, and building something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAAWFCU4iEM

It is up to you how to use your money, but don't even dream on using this set up to power your fridge for a few hours during a blackout. Your got the wattage output but for a very short time. Do the math. 4Ah x 18V x number of batteries. For a 5A 120V appliance, you have less than an hour of run time even if there is no energy loss during the transformation.
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09-15-2021 at 12:45 PM.
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I prefer the version that uses the Yamaha engine, but for the price this is solid
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09-15-2021 at 01:51 PM.
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Hurricane season is almost over, maybe there will be more deals ahead.
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09-15-2021 at 02:00 PM.

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09-15-2021 at 02:00 PM.
Quote from Medic311 :
I prefer the version that uses the Yamaha engine, but for the price this is solid
I thought all AiPowers used Yamaha engines? What engine does this use?

As an aside, they had this for $399 back in July. I bought one then but returned it because they removed the 12V output on it in favor of anemic USB ports. I wasn't expecting that, because some reviews and product literature referred to the 12V output & included cables. When I called AiPower to inquire/complain about it, they said a change was made recently and they hadn't updated the manual yet.

Also, it claims to come with oil but does not--I saw that in the reviews and that was my experience as well. Not really a big deal though as you'd want to make sure you're putting good quality oil in these.

Otherwise it seemed like a nice generator (I didn't power it on though since I knew I was going to return it).

The Champion is probably worth the extra $50 because it's lighter, quieter and has the 12V output (at least the Amazon version does, I think the Walmart version is USB)
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09-15-2021 at 02:04 PM.
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Quote from luv2chill :
I thought all AiPowers used Yamaha engines? What engine does this use?

As an aside, they had this for $399 back in July. I bought one then but returned it because they removed the 12V output on it in favor of anemic USB ports. I wasn't expecting that, because some reviews and product literature referred to the 12V output & included cables. When I called AiPower to inquire/complain about it, they said a change was made recently and they hadn't updated the manual yet.

Also, it claims to come with oil but does not--I saw that in the reviews and that was my experience as well. Not really a big deal though as you'd want to make sure you're putting good quality oil in these.

Otherwise it seemed like a nice generator (I didn't power it on though since I knew I was going to return it).

The Champion is probably worth the extra $50 because it's lighter, quieter and has the 12V output (at least the Amazon version does, I think the Walmart version is USB)

Costco sells (or sold) a version that had the actual Yamaha mz80 engine in it and is labeled as such. The other version has a "clone" but it's debatable and some have said it is an actual Yamaha based on what was imprinted/engraved on the engine block
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09-15-2021 at 03:04 PM.
09-15-2021 at 03:04 PM.
Quote from billcsho :
It is up to you how to use your money, but don't even dream on using this set up to power your fridge for a few hours during a blackout. Your got the wattage output but for a very short time. Do the math. 4Ah x 18V x number of batteries. For a 5A 120V appliance, you have less than an hour of run time even if there is no energy loss during the transformation.
i know, and i hate that . . . .

my GF is less maintenance then gas generators
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09-15-2021 at 04:51 PM.
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Quote from YW55 :
Hurricane season is almost over, maybe there will be more deals ahead.
Where do you live that it's almost December? I say this as someone who used to live in Florida.
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09-15-2021 at 06:20 PM.
09-15-2021 at 06:20 PM.
Quote from 80is :
i know, and i hate that . . . .

my GF is less maintenance then gas generators

Being dual fuel you can use propane instead (or use it for your grill in the meantime) which simplifies things a bit if it stays in storage long time. The sound level it makes would be a big point for me though as well.
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09-15-2021 at 07:07 PM.
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Quote from 80is :
i know, and i hate that . . . .

my GF is less maintenance then gas generators

My gf is a gas generator 🤪
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09-15-2021 at 07:28 PM.
09-15-2021 at 07:28 PM.
Quote from Medic311 :
Costco sells (or sold) a version that had the actual Yamaha mz80 engine in it and is labeled as such. The other version has a "clone" but it's debatable and some have said it is an actual Yamaha based on what was imprinted/engraved on the engine block
Yeah, Costco still sells that one with the Yamaha engine---it's got a blue case, but otherwise looks identical to the SUA2300i, which is red (which I picked up for $250 a few years back ast Sams Club). I've also heard that rumor that it has a genuine Yamaha engine but for some reason AiPower didn't get the OK to advertise it as a real Yamaha. Who knows.
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