Tractor Supply Company [tractorsupply.com] has the
Sportsman 1500-Watt / 900-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator (GENMAX1500) on sale for
$169.99 with free store pickup.
Walmart's [walmart.com] price is
$263.90 (sold & shipped by Walmart.com).
Description:- 1,500 surge watts and 900 running watts is ideal for camping, hunting, and tailgating
- Compact size and weight make it easy to travel and transport
- 2 HP, 3,600 RPM, 2-stroke, 72cc, single phase, recoil start, OHV Engine
- Run time at 8 hours at 50 percent load with 1 gal. fuel tank capacity
- Runs on unleaded gas and 2-cycle oil, mix 50:1
- Two 120V AC outlet, one 12V DC outlet for battery charging up to 8 amps
- Engine shut off switch, circuit protection, reset buttons, power outlets
- Decibel rating: less than 68dB with no load
- Comes with a DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive-type batteries, spark plug wrench, and a funnel for adding oil
- High altitude use: this generator is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 ft. If you are using a generator at 3,000 ft. above sea level, the generator may not function properly because of air flow getting through the carburetor.
- Watts on various appliance and devices can greatly vary. It is best to check the wattage of the device you would like to power to make sure it is below the running wattage of the generator
- EPA approved, Non-CARB compliant/Not for sale in California
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I've had that little Sportsman inverter generator for like 5 years now. It's nice for a tiny ~28lb unit - about as small as generators come - starts & runs like a charm, but it's only good for about 650-700W continuous, FWIW.
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If you can spend a hundred dollars or so more you can have a decent inverter style generator. I know this is almost double the price but this is about as basic as generators come.
Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgIA19f
That's 8A (around 1kW) steady state but draws 30A (around 3.3kW) when it starts. That's probably a 1HP pump. If yours is smaller it will draw less of course.
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