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Sportsman 1500-Watt / 900-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator $170 at Tractor Supply w/ Free Store Pickup

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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.

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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Created 03-15-2024 at 11:31 PM by Rokket | Staff
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03-16-2024 at 05:40 AM.

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03-16-2024 at 05:40 AM.
The huge starting overage is nice for power tools, but otherwise, there are quieter, more refined generators for similar money:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...r-gen1000i
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03-16-2024 at 06:23 AM.
03-16-2024 at 06:23 AM.
2 Cycle. No Thanks
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03-16-2024 at 09:04 AM.
03-16-2024 at 09:04 AM.
At what speed will this charge Tesla?
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03-16-2024 at 09:20 AM.
03-16-2024 at 09:20 AM.
Quote from rbstern :
The huge starting overage is nice for power tools, but otherwise, there are quieter, more refined generators for similar money:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...r-gen1000i
Yes, I posted that deal, too, see HERE. Wink Also slick IMO.
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03-16-2024 at 09:26 AM.
03-16-2024 at 09:26 AM.
Quote from SociablePenguin235 :
At what speed will this charge Tesla?

Not sure if serious but probably 2 miles per hour with 900w continuous output.
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buy4free
03-16-2024 at 10:02 AM.
03-16-2024 at 10:02 AM.
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?
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03-16-2024 at 11:59 AM.
03-16-2024 at 11:59 AM.
Quote from rbstern :
The huge starting overage is nice for power tools, but otherwise, there are quieter, more refined generators for similar money:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc...r-gen1000i [tractorsupply.com]
...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.
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03-16-2024 at 12:00 PM.
03-16-2024 at 12:00 PM.
Quote from buy4free :
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.
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03-16-2024 at 01:26 PM.
03-16-2024 at 01:26 PM.
Quote from buy4free :
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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03-16-2024 at 04:28 PM.
03-16-2024 at 04:28 PM.
Quote from SociablePenguin235 :
At what speed will this charge Tesla?

You need 15 amp 120v to get 3-4mi per hour of charging.

This aint it
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03-16-2024 at 08:16 PM.
03-16-2024 at 08:16 PM.
Quote from SociablePenguin235 :
At what speed will this charge Tesla?

900 watts
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