Sportsman 1500-Watt / 900-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator $170 at Tractor Supply w/ Free Store Pickup
$169.99
$299.99
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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.
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
need a plug/play type generator mainly for sump-pump back-up (or general household one/two standalone light/fan back-up). Is this a good one for this purpose or should I look for a different kind?
...and lighter. This open frame unit is 46 pounds, which means it weighs as much as inverter generators that put out twice as much power.
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.
need a plug/play type generator mainly for sump-pump back-up (or general household one/two standalone light/fan back-up). Is this a good one for this purpose or should I look for a different kind?
If this is the max dollar amount you want to spend maybe. I'd verify it'll run your pump but it probably will.
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.
need a plug/play type generator mainly for sump-pump back-up (or general household one/two standalone light/fan back-up). Is this a good one for this purpose or should I look for a different kind?
Probably not unless its a very small pump. The electric motor in the pump could draw as much as 3x the current when it starts before it settles down.
Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgIA19fmvV8
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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Not sure if serious but probably 2 miles per hour with 900w continuous output.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...r-gen1000i [tractorsupply.com]
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.
You need 15 amp 120v to get 3-4mi per hour of charging.
This aint it
900 watts