so here's a funny for you...
We're leaving for the storm but I was hoping to take the generator. Goddamn thing is too heavy for wife and I to lift in/out of the truck, and I never did order those ramps I've been meaning to, so it's staying here and a friend will borrow it if he needs it.
FML
Knew I shoulda picked up that damn inverter from Harbor Freight!
Yeah, I can handle that inverter myself. Good luck man, keep us posted. Take care of your family.Originally Posted by rob_s
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It’s for the house, I only need it for a fridge/freezer, stand alone freezer, and a 5k btu window unit. And of course phone chargers and what not.
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Oil change time.
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Pic from early in the week, getting everything up and checked for Dorian.
Couldn't be happier with these two Honda EU2000i inverters. They've proven very reliable, and quite versatile with the parallel kit. One and only downside is that you have two generators to service, but I appreciate having the redundant backup. I rarely run two in parallel, as I don't try to power my house (fuel conservation) during outages, just keep the fridge running, some lights, and fans. Yamaha now makes similar models. Probably worth a look.
Harbor Freight builds them well. Note the sound insulation.
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Briggs and Stratton just released a 6500w starting / 5000w steady, inverter generator! I’d prefer an HF Predator 7000watt or so inverter genny, but this looks really, really good.
https://amzn.to/2NNJnrO
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Can you run then on ECO mode for any of what you do?Pic from early in the week, getting everything up and checked for Dorian.
Couldn't be happier with these two Honda EU2000i inverters. They've proven very reliable, and quite versatile with the parallel kit. One and only downside is that you have two generators to service, but I appreciate having the redundant backup. I rarely run two in parallel, as I don't try to power my house (fuel conservation) during outages, just keep the fridge running, some lights, and fans. Yamaha now makes similar models. Probably worth a look.
I got one of the little Hondas to run a small window AC unit, it wouldnt kick the compressor over reliably on ECO mode, but ran fine once it was on. I got a hard start capacitor ($12) and it now kicks the compressor over easily on ECO mode, I get 6+ hrs out of a tank of fuel. Not sure on total time it will run, I dont have an hour meter and try not to let it run completely out.
http://www.modmyrv.com/2009/05/27/rv...tart-capacitor
Last edited by Malamute; 09-02-2019 at 06:54 PM.
that, at that price, and with electric start, would be tempting.
Yeah, if that was available it would be "Shut up and take my money" time. Or if they offered a parallel kit for the 3500 setup. The wife wanted a better setup than my old 5kw setup so looking to new setups and a 7kw Predator inverter generator would be the heat.
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