expired Posted by gaamn114 | Staff • May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023 9:52 AM
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expired Posted by gaamn114 | Staff • May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023 9:52 AM
4250-Watt Gas Champion Power Equipment Open Frame Inverter Generator (200954) $382.60 + Free Shipping
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Note this is not dual fuel and while there are conflicting reviews on this, it is NOT electric start. While it is parallel capable, you can't put two together and get double voltage to run 240v appliances like stove, dryer, and even well pumps if you have them - you'll only be able to get double wattage - which is fine as long as you know.
Note this is not dual fuel but it is electric start. While it is parallel capable, you can't put two together and get double voltage to run 240v appliances like stove, dryer, and even well pumps if you have them - you'll only be able to get double wattage - which is fine as long as you know.
Note this is not dual fuel but it is electric start. While it is parallel capable, you can't put two together and get double voltage to run 240v appliances like stove, dryer, and even well pumps if you have them - you'll only be able to get double wattage - which is fine as long as you know.
That said, if I have no generator at all and in a power outage situation I am looking for something to power the fridge and a bit more, would cover my ass? Or should I spend a bit more?
That said, if I have no generator at all and in a power outage situation I am looking for something to power the fridge and a bit more, would cover my ass? Or should I spend a bit more?
A generator for the situation you described will depend on what else other than a modern day house refrigerator will you want to run? Would you also need an air conditioner or a heater? Would you also need something to run your water? Or will it just be some usb devices?
If it's the latter, this generator should work more than adequately. You would be able to run about 2 refrigerators, but most people recommend staying within 50% of the load capability for fuel consumption and smaller electrical fluctuations. I understand that these are inverter generators but I even they have some fluctuation compared to standard house power.
But I might recommend buying the dual fuel 2500w version for about $100 more if you can stomach manual start and only need to power usb devices in addition to your refrigerator. It will sip gas and do what you described. It's also quieter and dual fuel.
With gas-only generators like the one from this thread, you have to be good at rotating your stored gas and need to store ethanol-free gas (which is generally more difficult to find these days), add stabilizer and use the gas within around a year. You also have to be good with small engines as you really need to clean the gas out of the components well before storage.
The big advantage of having dual fuel is you can store propane indefinitely and only put gas through your engine if propane is not available. If you never use gasoline in it, it cuts a lot of maintenance and potential failure points out of the equation and thus, you'll have a more reliable generator. Generally speaking of course. If those things aren't as important as say, not having a generator at all during hurricane season here in Florida, and having a smaller budget available, I'd get the one from this thread.
From generator bible
STRENGTHS:
Inexpensive
Several accessories included
RV Ready
Parallel capable
Inverter
Lightweight for its kind (75 lbs)
High run time
AVERAGE SPECS:
Decent fuel efficiency
WEAKNESSES:
No electric start
On the noisy side for its class (64 dBA)
From generator bible
STRENGTHS:
Inexpensive
Several accessories included
RV Ready
Parallel capable
Inverter
Lightweight for its kind (75 lbs)
High run time
AVERAGE SPECS:
Decent fuel efficiency
WEAKNESSES:
No electric start
On the noisy side for its class (64 dBA)
"Customers that meet the following requirements are eligible for a rebate on the purchase of a qualifying power generator or battery:
- Live in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat District OR are served by an EPSS circuit
- Have experienced 2 or more PSPS events"
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Thanks - this is lower than the previous FP deal and lowest of all time on Amazon
i think it would be better to have a couple of smaller gens then one big one.
"Customers that meet the following requirements are eligible for a rebate on the purchase of a qualifying power generator or battery:
- Live in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat District OR are served by an EPSS circuit
- Have experienced 2 or more PSPS events"
Thank you for the information
Pros for me were runtime, gas consumption, and noise. Should be decent enough on remote federal land to run the AC if need be.
Looks like deal is dead now, but shocked this wasn't FP given it's $20 lower than the very recent FP deal.
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A generator for the situation you described will depend on what else other than a modern day house refrigerator will you want to run? Would you also need an air conditioner or a heater? Would you also need something to run your water? Or will it just be some usb devices?
If it's the latter, this generator should work more than adequately. You would be able to run about 2 refrigerators, but most people recommend staying within 50% of the load capability for fuel consumption and smaller electrical fluctuations. I understand that these are inverter generators but I even they have some fluctuation compared to standard house power.
But I might recommend buying the dual fuel 2500w version for about $100 more if you can stomach manual start and only need to power usb devices in addition to your refrigerator. It will sip gas and do what you described. It's also quieter and dual fuel.
With gas-only generators like the one from this thread, you have to be good at rotating your stored gas and need to store ethanol-free gas (which is generally more difficult to find these days), add stabilizer and use the gas within around a year. You also have to be good with small engines as you really need to clean the gas out of the components well before storage.
The big advantage of having dual fuel is you can store propane indefinitely and only put gas through your engine if propane is not available. If you never use gasoline in it, it cuts a lot of maintenance and potential failure points out of the equation and thus, you'll have a more reliable generator. Generally speaking of course. If those things aren't as important as say, not having a generator at all during hurricane season here in Florida, and having a smaller budget available, I'd get the one from this thread.
Now that you've asked, it would be smart to be able to run a heater. In the summer the basement is cool enough. But in the winter, some heat would likely be needed.
I'll keep looking and will expand my budget to $800 to $1000, at least for now.
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