DOBEST via Walmart has
PowerSmart 2500W 4-Stroke OHV Portable Engine Inverter Gas Generator for
$299.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
jasdoc for finding this deal.
Note, product will be sold by DOBEST and fulfilled by Walmart
Features:- Rated wattage: 1900 W
- Surge wattage: 2500 W
- Rated voltage: 120 V
- Rated current: 15.8 A
- Rated frequency: 60 Hz
- Displacement: 80 cc
- Run time at 50% load: 5.5 hour
- Spark plug gap: 0.024-0.028 in.
- Fuel tank capacity: 1.06 Gallon (4L)
- Engine oil capacity: 12.3Fl.oz
- USB output voltage: 5V
- CO alarm: Yes
- Gasoline run time 7.5 hours at 25 percent load,5.5 hours at 50 percent load,3.5 hours at 100 percent load
- Noise rating: 69dB at 23 feet
- Package dimensions(L x W x H): 20.5x12.8x20 inch
- Net weight: 39.7 lb.
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Nothing comparable to the output of this.
Now the best is to have one of each. Use the generator for quick charging the power station and use the power station at night and to allow the generator to be off between charging runs. This drastically reduces the gas usage in the generators.
Could anyone give examples of what this capacity generator can run for how long? I assume router and modems, phone chargers are no problem what about fridge, like one of those 3 or 4 cubic foot or maybe hotel size coolers, toaster, can they even run small portable heaters at all?
I was going to get Costco deal which is a much better buy at $700, and it's tri-source, but it's way too big and heavy and too many moving parts but thst should keep many items running much longer. What's the sweet spot between portability and power?
I keep the generator in Long Term Storage (following the procedures per manufacturer) until it's needed. For now, I won't run it until it's needed as I expect it to be good to go. If I have issues starting it up, I may change my process to "wake it up" at the beginning of the hurricane season and run it every two weeks or once a month.
I've ran a water kettle, sandwich maker, "solar" generator (AKA large battery/inverter), and lights during a camping session.
I've ran internet, tv, ps5, fridge during the day and lights, window AC, and fridge during the night on a power outage at home. In my experience, it uses a gallon every 7-10hrs. Looking at the product feature list, it says 5.5hrs @ 50% load for 1.06 gallons. I guess I was using it closer to 25% based on my calculations.
As I mentioned earlier, the ideal situation will be to have a 200Ah "solar generator" (aka batter/inverter) which would power the internet, fridge, and other peripherals for 2-5 hours which this generator can then charge for 2-3 hours. So instead of running the generator 5-7hrs, you only run it to charge the battery which is 2-3hrs.
I keep the generator in Long Term Storage (following the procedures per manufacturer) until it's needed. For now, I won't run it until it's needed as I expect it to be good to go. If I have issues starting it up, I may change my process to "wake it up" at the beginning of the hurricane season and run it every two weeks or once a month.
I've ran a water kettle, sandwich maker, "solar" generator (AKA large battery/inverter), and lights during a camping session.
I've ran internet, tv, ps5, fridge during the day and lights, window AC, and fridge during the night on a power outage at home. In my experience, it uses a gallon every 7-10hrs. Looking at the product feature list, it says 5.5hrs @ 50% load for 1.06 gallons. I guess I was using it closer to 25% based on my calculations.
As I mentioned earlier, the ideal situation will be to have a 200Ah "solar generator" (aka batter/inverter) which would power the internet, fridge, and other peripherals for 2-5 hours which this generator can then charge for 2-3 hours. So instead of running the generator 5-7hrs, you only run it to charge the battery which is 2-3hrs.
Electric battery is fantastic, but it's expensive for long period of high power. However no maintenance!
Gas generators are much cheaper, store much more energy and drive bigger loads. However they need maintenance and more hassle (need to run outside the house, loud, need to store/rotate gas/oil)
Umm i bought a power station that wouldn't even hold a charge... i wouldn't call that maintenance free... a battery cycle depends on the battery it uses.. they vary but i definitely wouldn't call it maintenance free... they only last 3-5 years if your lucky
You evidently didn't price a Honda version. 2200watt Honda is $1100
Could anyone give examples of what this capacity generator can run for how long? I assume router and modems, phone chargers are no problem what about fridge, like one of those 3 or 4 cubic foot or maybe hotel size coolers, toaster, can they even run small portable heaters at all?
I was going to get Costco deal which is a much better buy at $700, and it's tri-source, but it's way too big and heavy and too many moving parts but thst should keep many items running much longer. What's the sweet spot between portability and power?
Linked is a wattage calculator for generators.
https://generatorbible.
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https://generatorbible.
However, one question. Is there a standard when it comes to running wattage in time like when we see a 2500W generator, is there a minimum these are required to run at 2500W consumption like 6 hours at full capacity with a full tank, or can they just run 1 hour because they have smaller tanks.
When I check some generators, for example one will be 5000 W running and spec will say 6 hours at 50% capacity, this means if I have it running at 2500 W consumption, it should run for 6 hours total, right? At full capacity consumption 5000 W (not counting the starting consumption which is a short period except for things like compressor etc) it would only run 3 hours.
Do some generators come with larger gas tanks to run longer even though they might list smaller wattage capacity?
The B300 is more expensive and only about 300Wh more than another AC200, but over $200 more refurbished. Might be better to buy two, but it is more weight and size. Not a problem if you plan to be sedentary, and if the unit breaks you have a backup instead of a battery that's useless without anything else.
If your going to go all nutso try to be accurate. It's underaged kids from china, Brazil and Australia that's about 90% of the world supply.
Hate it when dumb people give environmentalists a bad name.
Efficiency???
It's not an air conditioner or a water heater that you are going to run for 10 years. Which would add up to to thousands.
It's about KISS. Put gas in it and go go go. Replace it for $300 and go go go
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