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Amazon has Champion Power Equipment 2000-Watt Gas Portable Inverter Generator (100692) for $341.77. Shipping is free.

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Hi, I found this deal on Amazon:
Champion Power Equipment 100692 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight for $341.77. Other stores like ACME tools sell it for $449 or more.


Champion's 2000-watt inverter generator is ultra-lightweight, making portable power more convenient than ever. Rely on the 79cc engine and enjoy a quiet 53 dBA for up to 11.5 hours of run time. The clip-on Parallel Kit (sold separately) with RV Ready outlet and 30 amps of power doubles your output.

Starting Wattage: 2000W
Running Wattage: 1700W
Engine: 4-stroke 79cc OHV
Fuel Tank: 1.1 Gallon
Run Time: Up To 11.5 Hours
Assembly Required: No
Product Dimensions: 17.3" x 11.5" x 17.7"
Included Items: USB Adapter, Battery Charging Cables, Engine Oil, Oil Funnel

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-P...B0812PNK3X
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Model: Champion Power Equipment 100692 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Ultralight

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chrisinsocalif
05-28-2022 at 02:15 AM.
05-28-2022 at 02:15 AM.
How loud is this compared to the Honda 2200? Similar?
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takeabyte
05-28-2022 at 06:08 AM.
05-28-2022 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from Jesse :
You only need an inverter generator if you're planning to run modern appliances or electronics on it. Classic non-inverter generators provide more power for less cost and have fewer points of failure, so are as good or better in most cases.

Either way I'd recommend a dual-fuel or propane generator over a gas model. Propane produces a little less power, but makes everything else about owning/operating a generator orders of magnitude easier and cleaner.

Edit: Yes, the one you linked is a very good option for light loads and probably worth the price difference for a first generator. Champion is an excellent brand with great build quality, being able to run it on propane will keep it running for a while, and it will be very quiet. It's not quite as good a deal, but it's a better generator.
Noise and runtime per gallon are also big factors in choosing inverter over normal generators. If you live in a rural area, noise probably doesn't matter, but in a gas shortage, you'll definitely want something that runs a little more efficiently.
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05-29-2022 at 05:32 AM.
05-29-2022 at 05:32 AM.
Quote from britvankirk :
I'm looking to buy my first generator and am not really sure what to look for other than an inverter type.

Is this one a better deal and worth the price difference?
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/...0DER&psc=1

That's an awful deal. Get the same thing (different color) on sale at Walmart for $539.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/361460031
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Inkyblacks
05-29-2022 at 08:57 AM.
05-29-2022 at 08:57 AM.
Quote from Ascender :
That's an awful deal. Get the same thing (different color) on sale at Walmart for $539.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/361460031
Yeah. Looks like walmart still has the good deals on champion generators.
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timbertop
05-29-2022 at 11:36 AM.
05-29-2022 at 11:36 AM.
Quote from AntonB1916 :
LP engines always outlast gasoline engines. LP doesn't have the crap that gasoline has that eats away your engine's internals, that is why gas engines need often oil changes, from the crap deposited in the oil from gasoline's combustion byproducts. LP doesn't have these issues. Plus, gas is a fantastic solvent and strips the walls of cylinder bores when choked in the winter or due to poorly maintained carbs. LP is already a vapor, it never enters an engine cylinder as a liquid solvent.
https://www.researchgate.net/publ...-PARTS.pdf

These are light duty air cooled engines which are already prone to damage from overheating especially in ambient >80F and when run continuously. The alloys are not of the same grade which is found in a vehicle engine. LP causes localized overheating which results in pitting or cavitation in the cylinder head and or block mating surface.

Importantly, as I posted above, increased valve guide wear and or damage to the exhaust valve can lead to catastrophic failure of the engine. The damage is typically progressive not revealing itself until extended use but there have been instances of valve failure surfacing quickly in these Chonda engines.

Not true: The assumption that oil change interval is less with LP. The oil must still be changed every 24 hours of use to remove suspended wear metals. These splash-lubricated engines have no oil filtration. Crankcase capacity of oil is only a few ounces. It's a very easy job btw.

You overate the benefits of LP. with a failure to understand the pros and cons of each fuel in this application. The consequence of perpetuating the internet hoax claiming that LP is a vastly superior fuel in this application is that people are persuaded to spend hundreds of dollars more on small inverter generators than they need to.
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ashutoshvsingh
05-30-2022 at 01:01 AM.
05-30-2022 at 01:01 AM.
Good comments on pros and cons of each type of fuel. This makes SD a good place to read reviews. I really enjoyed the thread.
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jchu14
05-30-2022 at 04:15 PM.
05-30-2022 at 04:15 PM.
Quote from monkeydad007 :
what do you guys think of this one? i was thinking for camping and to use if power is out for fridge and freezer. seems to be pretty good from the reviews.. i dont reall care about the dual fuel option of the champion.. but its a nice perk. ..

WEN 56235i Super Quiet 2350-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut Off, CARB Compliant, Ultra Lightweight, Black

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B085828BQ6/?coliid=I16ZDTZGYOP3L5&colid=36K7N3X4SY1ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_l... [amazon.com]
I bought this exact generator a year ago and really like it. Used it for about 8 hours during an outage last year. Just ran it for 20 minutes a few days ago to get ready for the hurricane season. It started on the first pull despite sitting for 5 months.
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madboosties
05-31-2022 at 06:39 AM.
05-31-2022 at 06:39 AM.
Looks like the deal is dead. It's back up to 440 now.
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Dr. J
05-31-2022 at 07:00 AM.
05-31-2022 at 07:00 AM.
Quote from Jesse :
You only need an inverter generator if you're planning to run modern appliances or electronics on it. Classic non-inverter generators provide more power for less cost and have fewer points of failure, so are as good or better in most cases.

Either way I'd recommend a dual-fuel or propane generator over a gas model. Propane produces a little less power, but makes everything else about owning/operating a generator orders of magnitude easier and cleaner.

Edit: Yes, the one you linked is a very good option for light loads and probably worth the price difference for a first generator. Champion is an excellent brand with great build quality, being able to run it on propane will keep it running for a while, and it will be very quiet. It's not quite as good a deal, but it's a better generator.

Inverters are touted for:
- cleaner power. This is the case however IMHO the whole "sensitive electronics" thing is totally overblown, even if just for the period of time people would be running such devices off the generator
- quieter (see below)
- more fuel efficient, since the quality of the electricity generated is decoupled from the engine speed, inverters can throttle to meet demand.

Multi fuel options are nice to have but note:
- they typically consume substitute fuels at a very high rate vs. gas (a 20lb propane tank isn't going to last as long as you think it will, and it becomes impractical to have so much propane laying around for longer usage times)
- running on propane and NG (especially) derate the power output of the machine, sometimes substantially (like 20-25%).
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monkeydad007
05-31-2022 at 07:54 AM.
05-31-2022 at 07:54 AM.
Quote from jchu14 :
I bought this exact generator a year ago and really like it. Used it for about 8 hours during an outage last year. Just ran it for 20 minutes a few days ago to get ready for the hurricane season. It started on the first pull despite sitting for 5 months.
thanks sir!! im going to buy it this week i think... appreciate the feedback
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Asot4
05-31-2022 at 05:23 PM.
05-31-2022 at 05:23 PM.
Quote from chrisinsocalif :
How loud is this compared to the Honda 2200? Similar?
I own both the 2000w Champion and the eu2200i. The Champion is quieter with eco mode on or off, but the difference is minimal.
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