Thoughts on this generator?

[diacnik]

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[basstracker89]

It sounds decent. But there are things to consider. There isn't a manual start up. Very possibly would be hard to start by hand. I can tell you, running a generator is expensive. For a few hours or days, not so bad. But weeks would get expensive. Another thing is manufacture support. Parts, service and repairs. I would also consider a diesel. It'd be cheaper on fuel. Now granted in a crisis gas would probably be easier to find

 

[Grub Master]

Stick to a Honda motor generator. Quiet, efficient and will run forever.

 

[GeauxLSU]

It's got some nice features. Including remote start. What's the price? $400 off what?

 

[diacnik]

It's got some nice features. Including remote start. What's the price? $400 off what?

Was 1200, now 800

 

[Dice]

Was 1200, now 800

thats a good price.

 

[basstracker89]

Stick to a Honda motor generator. Quiet, efficient and will run forever.

Good idea

 

[chopps]

Only bad thing about those type of generators is they run at 3600 rpm’s whereas the larger Onans/Kohlers run at 1800 rpm’s and last much longer but they do cost more that’s 2 cycle vs 4 cycle though.

 

[rbstern]

Decent for the price. Nearly all of the motors these days are chonda clones, and the Chinese plants have improved in pretty much every aspect: QC, materials, docs, parts availability. You just have to be good about maintenance and be ready to turn wrenches yourself if it breaks.

 

[edindah]

Depending on the electrical appliances you intend to use, check if Pure Sine Wave or Square Sine Wave. I fried the brains of a new water heater after a few sessions on a Coleman 3600 generator. (Note: The water heater company overnighted me a new brain for the water heater as it was under warranty.) I asked the Orange Box store where I bought the water heater about the difference and got the deer in the headlights look. I got to check with a real electrician.