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expiredmower.man posted Jan 27, 2024 11:51 AM
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expiredmower.man posted Jan 27, 2024 11:51 AM

PREDATOR 3500 Watt SUPER QUIET Inverter Generator with CO SECURE Technology $700

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$200 off original price at Harbor Freight. Deal ends 2/4/2024.

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Jan 27, 2024 12:53 PM
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gemniii42Jan 27, 2024 12:53 PM
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op - put predator in title, well known generator
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Jan 28, 2024 01:45 AM
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mwinschelJan 28, 2024 01:45 AM
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I would think anyone looking at this would be much better served by something like this Firman dual fuel for $450
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314644637511
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Jan 28, 2024 10:19 PM
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Johnny GJan 28, 2024 10:19 PM
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Has anyone ever used these? How reliable are these if you only use for emergency backup?
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Jan 29, 2024 02:03 AM
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BeigeMaid395Jan 29, 2024 02:03 AM
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Quote from mwinschel :
I would think anyone looking at this would be much better served by something like this Firman dual fuel for $450
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314644637511
That's refurbished not NEW. and the predator is a much better generator.
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Jan 29, 2024 04:33 PM
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Jan 29, 2024 06:09 PM
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ut84088Jan 29, 2024 06:09 PM
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I've had this generator a couple years. It's been reliable. I use for my camping trailer.

One tip, you have to keep the spark arrestor clean. It's easy, one bolt and some carb cleaner.

I want a bigger tri fuel or bi-fuel that I can hook up to natural gas for my home. I'll be setting up a transfer switch soon in order to run the furnace, keep the fridge/feezer going, and some outlets if power goes out .
Jan 29, 2024 10:34 PM
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TonyB1969Jan 29, 2024 10:34 PM
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Quote from Johnny G :
Has anyone ever used these? How reliable are these if you only use for emergency backup?
Perfect as an emergency backup. I have used one and it is well worth the money.

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Jan 30, 2024 01:44 AM
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r2gdirectJan 30, 2024 01:44 AM
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In the market for a backup generator but similar off brand ones seem to be going for a few hundred $ less.

There's a 3700w Westinghouse for only $500 on Amazon for example. Not sure if Harbor Freight's Predator line is rated any better.
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Quote from gemniii42 :
op - put predator in title, well known generator
Well known? Are they sold anywhere other then Harbor Freight?
Jan 30, 2024 07:59 PM
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SensibleRiver5833Jan 30, 2024 07:59 PM
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People commenting here have no clue about generators or what this even is. This Predator 3500 is the closest thing to the Honda EU3000is which is a higher end inverter generator that is known to be very reliable. This Predator has been tested on many review sites as to be just as good if not better for 1/3 of the price of the Honda. These Predators are known to be very reliable, quiet and run at the advertised wattage unlike many other inverter generators on the market. This generator is worth it even at full MSRP. This deal is slick for 2024 but you used to be able to get these for $100 less a few years back before inflation.

https://generatorbible.com/compar...7/p-12055/
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Jan 30, 2024 11:08 PM
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imabassJan 30, 2024 11:08 PM
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Quote from avidmtbiker :
It's only 3000 watts running, and only 120V output on the 30A plug.

They're nice units for camping and the RV but likely too small to run much besides lighting or TV's in your house. Get something with 240V output and at least 10k watts. I have a 13k duo fuel and it'll run my oil furnance & fan, plus most of the house. Gotta know the load you want to power to properly size it. If you don't know what you're doing, you'll want a load transfer switch as well plus the backfeed prevention installed on the breaker.
10K is overkill for most people for temporary backup power. I run my entire house on a 6K diesel. This includes all the lights, TV, electric hot water, frig, deep freeze, and blower on gas furnace. Basically everything but the dryer and microwave. If I wanted to run the microwave and dryer I could as long as I shut off some other things. If its temporary backup, you can live without a few things for a couple of days. Bigger the generator the more expensive fuel bill. My diesel generator runs about 1/2 gallon per hour. I also have a 11K welder/generator that I can also use but it runs about 1 gal/hr. The diesel cost about $35/day to run and the larger gas one cost about $75/day. If power is out for a week, that is an expensive fuel bill.
Jan 31, 2024 03:45 AM
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JavaJuice34Jan 31, 2024 03:45 AM
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Quote from Johnny G :
Has anyone ever used these? How reliable are these if you only use for emergency backup?
Love mine
Jan 31, 2024 04:01 AM
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EshelmenJan 31, 2024 04:01 AM
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Have a neighbor who swears by his Honda Generators. Meanwhile, he's been through three over the last ten years and I'm still chugging along fine with my first and only Predator Generator all these years later. lol
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Jan 31, 2024 05:34 AM
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SmartTexture323Jan 31, 2024 05:34 AM
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Quote from Johnny G :
Has anyone ever used these? How reliable are these if you only use for emergency backup?
I have this generator and it's great. I just run it for like 15-20 mins every 3 months. Had it for 4 years, used it a few times during power outages.

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Jan 31, 2024 12:55 PM
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Cp212_Jan 31, 2024 12:55 PM
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Tempted but very weary on harbor freight brands

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