I would never buy any generator that has less than 2000-2500 watts output. Even just to charge batteries and run fans will pull more than the small generator you posted. Its best to get a generator that has twice the maximum output of what wattage you will be using.
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I have no personal experience with any of harbor freight's gas motors, but everything else of theirs was junk. I finally convinced myself that the money savings would be worth it when I was looking for a combination belt sander/ disk sander. I looked at the one at Harbor Freight, and was almost going to buy it when I happened to notice that the disk sander table was so sloppily machined that it would not stay at 90 degrees to the sanding disk. I certainly would be cautious buying from them and wouldn't expect much!
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^+1.......the gen that link directs to looks like it would bog down trying to run an electric razor. When it comes to outdoor power equipment, I've found that it's best to save a few extra bucks and purchase a good name product. Also, I would steer away from 2-stroke whenever a product you're looking for can be found with a 4-stroke engine.
Good feed back, appreciate it. I'd like to have a nice Honda or Kawi but I don't want to sink around a grand into a limited use item. This is for occasional recreation, the Generac is the go to source (but big and heavy and goingto waste at the camp ground)
What do you think of this one? Not much more money, but more gen in a 4 stroke.
I'm currently on hold with this project to see how work goes. I will definitely post back when I am able to move on it. I am leaning toward a 2000 watt 4 stroke portable for the camp ground replacement though.
Smart move. For home use, 4000 watts will be the optimum in economic usability v. the ability to forage for gas after a hurricane or other disaster, and Generac is a good choice. A smaller generator, perhaps a quiet Honda, is all you need for a camper.
Be sure to get about 4 or 5 five-gallon gas cans. I remember enduring 27 days without electricity after Hurricane Hugo in September 1989 knocked out the entire power grid in eastern-South Carolina. Don't waste gas on A/C, washers and dryers, cooking ranges, and electronic entertainment. Use it for refrigeration, a couple of light bulbs, and a radio to keep you up-to-date with National Guard activity and water distribution points. Hope this helps.
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I'm not an expert but the one from Northern has an excellent sales price on it and will serve your purpose camping.
Bigger is always better but the Northern will get you by and they sell good products.
A lot of companys buy from Northern and Granger around here so I would think theyll take care of you if you needed it seviced.
I'd also check and see if they offer extended warranty on the generator.
I know money doesn't grow on tree's but the price is very reasonable on the Northern generator and if you can get an extra 2 year warrantee or 1 buy it !!!!
From A guy that has owned prolly 5 generator in the last 20 yrs of business I will never buy anything but honda they just keep running like the energizer bunny . I have a buddy that paints he tried one of the "bargin hut" styles . The magneto went to peices in about 50 hrs of service. I would not touch them with a ten foot pole . 2cents
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Check with your local outdoor power equipment dealers and see if they might have any larger, slightly used ones. I work for a power equipment dealer here in OH and we get stuff traded in all the time and most all of it is in good running condition. If that's not something that you're interested in, then I'd go with the gen from northern tool. It's not too much more coin, and IMO would be of better quality than that of anything you'll find at harbor freight in that price range. Just remember though you get what you pay for.
I have a northern tool a couple of counties over, can save on shipping. Harbor freight is out. Just got cut down to 4 days a week, project on hold. Glad to have the 4000k Generac though, for now.
We had a big icestorm this Jan. and half the county bought a Genny, so I expect to pick one up on the cheap this summer or before X-mas when people need money.
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I went TDY with the AF to Myrtle Beach AFB after Hugo. What a mess indeed.
Thanks Jerry, we needed all the help we could get. I was in law enforcement at the time and we were on duty round-the-clock until things could get half way stabilized. The Air Force and their facilities at Myrtle Beach AFB, Sumter AFB, and Charleston AFB really came through, as did the National Guard and other services. I have pictures of airmen moving supplies through Charleston somewhere. I'll post them if I can find them.
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After a brief power outage Iv'e decided to get the 4000 w Generac from the camp ground for home use.
I'm going to replace the camper gen with a smaller one. All I do is charge batteries and run a fan or two.
Anyone had experience with the 1000 W or so 2 strokers? - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
if thats all you gonna do with it then i would go with a coleman 1850 watt generator they will run forever plus they are small /light/ and easy on gas they have a 12 volt outlet and two 115 vlt outlets it's a great little generator i used to take mine in the woods to run saws all the time til i sold it to a budyy who was in real bad need of one.plus it has a briggs&stratton engine not a cheap jap engine
Why not consider an Army surplus generator; with the current army changeover to diesel/single fuel engines they will be selling off all their gas engined equipment. You should be able to get a good reliable machine at knock down prices.
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I would recomend a suitcase size hand carry gen for flexable work round the place, the above mentioned 1000watt is too small frow any practicle use.
I just used a Honda EU 2000 for a welding project recently had to use 1/16" welding rods (stick welders are simpler to maintain)
for running power for extended periods over 1 hour I would choose a 3K watt diesel powerd 3cylinder light plant for fuel economy of course they are too heavy to be portable.
