Autocare Depot via ebay has
Pulsar 12,000W Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start (G12KBN) for
$846.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
ig.mistermajestic for finding this deal.
Product Features:- 12,000 peak watts/ 9,500 rated watts (gasoline)
- 10,800 peak watts/ 8,550 rated watts (propane)
- Dual Fuel Capability allows you to choose between Gasoline & LPG fuel sources
- 457cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled, OHV engine with electric start
- Powder coated frame
- 8 gallon fuel tank provides up to 12 hours of continuous operation at half load when running on gasoline
- Ports:
- 4x 120V 20A AC outlets
- 1x 120V/240V 30A twist-lock outlet
- 1x 120V/240V 50A outlet
- 1x 12V DC output
- Drop-down handles and 10" Never-Flat wheels
- Low oil shut-off, 3-in-1 digital meter, and automatic voltage regulation
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Matching specs such as the 457 CC engine make me think they could be based off the same basic components though. Also, both have the same idiotic handle placement and length. When pulling the generator the back of your feet will keep hitting the bottom rail because you are too close to the body and the generator is far too awkward / heavy to push around like wheel barrow. Makes moving more than a few yards a very tiring task as you either need to take very shallow steps or go very very slowly while you have minimal leverage due to the short handles.
Unrelated:
In before someone says "but but but it will kill your sensitive electronics" yet no one has ever documented a case of that happening. Most unless comment of every generator thread.
I do not concern myself with the THD on these generators as all of my electronics (PCs, Receivers, TVs ) have either surge or battery backup. Never had an single issue with frying electronics in 15 years of this backup setup. I need to switch to backup power at least 3-4 per year because of outages.
In short, I wish I had this unit as it has a 240v 50A output and dual fuel. It would support almost anything without fear of overload. I would still refrain from using multiple high amperage items e.g. electric 220v dryer , 240v electric stove in combination with other devices on the house grid. Note I have natural gas for heat and water.
We have to run our house on these "dirty" generators all the time with wildfires and red flag warnings knocking out power. I tend to avoid using things like my PC at the time (because I have better things to be doing in such emergencies) but they have never been harmed.
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Matching specs such as the 457 CC engine make me think they could be based off the same basic components though. Also, both have the same idiotic handle placement and length. When pulling the generator the back of your feet will keep hitting the bottom rail because you are too close to the body and the generator is far too awkward / heavy to push around like wheel barrow. Makes moving more than a few yards a very tiring task as you either need to take very shallow steps or go very very slowly while you have minimal leverage due to the short handles.
Unrelated:
In before someone says "but but but it will kill your sensitive electronics" yet no one has ever documented a case of that happening. Most unless comment of every generator thread.
In before someone says "but but but it will kill your sensitive electronics" yet no one has ever documented a case of that happening. Most unless comment of every generator thread.
We have to run our house on these "dirty" generators all the time with wildfires and red flag warnings knocking out power. I tend to avoid using things like my PC at the time (because I have better things to be doing in such emergencies) but they have never been harmed.
Is it a better idea getting one from harbor freight with the warranty?
Is it a better idea getting one from harbor freight with the warranty?
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Satellite internet may work, and so can fiber. Cell towers should work, since they have backup generators, though an extended outage (days long) could knock those out if they can't reach the various towers to refuel the generators.
Here's a quora page I found with more info, if you're interested. https://www.quora.com/Assuming-I-...wer-is-out
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Is it a better idea getting one from harbor freight with the warranty?
A 220 volt ac is the kicker - thats a big draw. Usually you want 7500 plus running watts or more. OPs should be fine for that.
our neighbor had a build in Generac. Very quiet in comparison. Sounds like a large gas scooter. But many times more expensive. It runs every Saturday for 20 minutes, most likely to charge the battery.
Matching specs such as the 457 CC engine make me think they could be based off the same basic components though. Also, both have the same idiotic handle placement and length. When pulling the generator the back of your feet will keep hitting the bottom rail because you are too close to the body and the generator is far too awkward / heavy to push around like wheel barrow. Makes moving more than a few yards a very tiring task as you either need to take very shallow steps or go very very slowly while you have minimal leverage due to the short handles.
Unrelated:
In before someone says "but but but it will kill your sensitive electronics" yet no one has ever documented a case of that happening. Most unless comment of every generator thread.
Agreed. I am tired of BuT tHe SeNsItIvE eLeCtRoNiCs?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Unless someone can present actual data, not suppositions, theories or "so and so said so", the THD discussion is a moot point.
Unless someone can present actual data, not suppositions, theories or "so and so said so", the THD discussion is a moot point.
For example, Monday or Tuesday there was a big discussion here regarding the dangers of gas cooking appliances in the home (especially in modern, 'tight' construction) concerning the affects to long term health. At first I thought that was the most bats*** crazy thing I had ever heard BUT after a few people posted scientific studies where there appears to be a direct correlation between unvented / poorly vented kitchens with gas appliances, even modestly sized, and the likelihood of developing several major illnesses. They had data not "my dog walker's friend's old roommate had it happen to them so it must be true."
Unless someone can present actual data, not suppositions, theories or "so and so said so", the THD discussion is a moot point.
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I do not concern myself with the THD on these generators as all of my electronics (PCs, Receivers, TVs ) have either surge or battery backup. Never had an single issue with frying electronics in 15 years of this backup setup. I need to switch to backup power at least 3-4 per year because of outages.
In short, I wish I had this unit as it has a 240v 50A output and dual fuel. It would support almost anything without fear of overload. I would still refrain from using multiple high amperage items e.g. electric 220v dryer , 240v electric stove in combination with other devices on the house grid. Note I have natural gas for heat and water.
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