Amazon has the 301 cc Champion 100519 whole house back-up ready 120V/240V Inverter Generator for $506.42 when you clip the 20% OFF coupon. Clicking the terms on the in page coupon I see:
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Appears to be an all-time low price after coupon. This is a hard to find 240 Volt inverter generator with a large 301 cc engine comparable to the Wen GB685i which sells for $685.
Well pump, water heater, range capable. No frills Gasoline only pull start increases reliability. IME the 301 cc engine starts easily with one or two light tugs. Less effort than lifting the fuel can.
Running Watts: 5000 , 6250 Peak
Running amps (@120 / 240V) 41.7 / 20.8 amps
Peak amps (@120/240V) 52.1 / 26 amps
12 volt 8 amp dc outlet
Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) 26.6 x 25.6 x 23.7 in
Weight: 121 lbs
Tank: 4.2 gallons
Fuel Consumption @25% load: 0.31 GPH
69 dba noise level claimed
Advanced open frame inverter design: 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional Champion 5000-watt generator
Clean inverter power and economy mode: confidently connect your sensitive electronics and save fuel
Intelligauge: Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease; Frequency: 60 Hz
Champion Support: includes 3-year limited Warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
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...Now the dilemma, which is more practical for the power transfer switch for frequent short power outages, the Wen DF475T, which is dual-fuel (propane) but NOT inverter type, or this Champion 100519, which is quiet inverter type, but NOT dual-fuel (at least not out of the box)? Both around $500
Propane? Generators will not run in cold conditions on a BBQ tank. The vapor pressure drops too low because the butane content is too high. Unless you have a large LP home tank and will locate the generator near the gas supply you will be running on gasoline in cold conditions.
The igen2500 2200 running watt inverter is fine for most clean power needs and it is far more fuel efficient than this Champion generator. It's also far quieter and easier to store. The issue is having to run extension cords because it is only 120 V.
I was able to get the PG&E power transfer meter to work with a 120 V inverter generator by using a dog bone adapter which jumped the L1 and L2 together on the PG-E supplied L14-30 cord. It worked in one outage but I think what happened was that I forgot to shut off the 240 v breakers in the next outage causing a relay in the meter to fry after which it would not work even with a proper 240 V generator. It was months before they replaced it. Apparently the first gen meter did not check to see if L1 and L2 were different phases but this may have been revised.
Propane? Generators will not run in cold conditions on a BBQ tank. The vapor pressure drops too low because the butane content is too high. Unless you have a large LP home tank and will locate the generator near the gas supply you will be running on gasoline in cold conditions.
The igen2500 2200 running watt inverter is fine for most clean power needs and it is far more fuel efficient than this Champion generator. It's also far quieter and easier to store. The issue is having to run extension cords because it is only 120 V.
I was able to get the PG&E power transfer meter to work with a 120 V inverter generator by using a dog bone adapter which jumped the L1 and L2 together on the PG-E supplied L14-30 cord. It worked in one outage but I think what happened was that I forgot to shut off the 240 v breakers in the next outage causing a relay in the meter to fry after which it would not work even with a proper 240 V generator. It was months before they replaced it. Apparently the first gen meter did not check to see if L1 and L2 were different phases but this may have been revised.
Basically my tankless water heater, furnace, and rangetop are all gas appliances, so only use 120V for ignition or blower, and even the furnace blower is variable-speed that usually stays in low (100W at 120V). So I really only need 120V for most backup. The only 240V are the solar inverter (which must be turned off anyways to not fry the generator via the transfer switch), wall oven, and Tesla charger - so nothing that would be used during an outage. Is there any risk to 240V appliances themselves while using such an adapter, if a 240V breaker is not turned off? Seems like if L1 and L2 are bridged, the 240V appliances would see 0 voltage differential so no power - so the only risk would be to the power transfer meter itself?
Or is there a similar type of adapter that could just supply just one leg, either L1 or L2, from a 120V generator? I might be able to get by with just half of the 120V circuits powered, if it's more foolproof to not damage anything.
Basically my tankless water heater, furnace, and rangetop are all gas appliances, so only use 120V for ignition or blower, and even the furnace blower is variable-speed that usually stays in low (100W at 120V). So I really only need 120V for most backup. The only 240V are the solar inverter (which must be turned off anyways to not fry the generator via the transfer switch), wall oven, and Tesla charger - so nothing that would be used during an outage. Is there any risk to 240V appliances themselves while using such an adapter, if a 240V breaker is not turned off? Seems like if L1 and L2 are bridged, the 240V appliances would see 0 voltage differential so no power - so the only risk would be to the power transfer meter itself?
Or is there a similar type of adapter that could just supply just one leg, either L1 or L2, from a 120V generator? I might be able to get by with just half of the 120V circuits powered, if it's more foolproof to not damage anything.
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Items: $721.01
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Your Coupon Savings: -$144.20
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Order Summary
Items: $721.01
Shipping & handling: $0.00
Your Coupon Savings: -$144.20
Total before tax: $576.81
Estimated tax to be collected: $37.49
Order total: $614.30
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Your Coupon Savings: -$129.78
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