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by carlson1
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:42 pm
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Topic: Portable Generators
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Re: Portable Generators

Ruark wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:41 pm Watch out for oil changes, especially in cheap generators. I've seen several that required oil changes every 15-20 hours, not even a full day. Of course, you won't find that information on the outside of the box when you're looking at it in the store.....
My Honda (EU3000IS) was not cheap for sure, but I still change my oil about every 15 hours no matter what. It has worked for me now for about 15 years.
by carlson1
Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:33 pm
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Topic: Portable Generators
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Re: Portable Generators

Chemist45 wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:29 pm Carlson1 asked
Has anyone checked into or own a Generac Generator? I was wondering how elk they worked and what the cost might be for a small house.
I have a Generac 20KW that runs on propane. Its about 5 years old and has only been used a few hours here and there until this past week.
It does a self test every week and I have a 250 gal propane tank in the ground.
This past week, it ran from Monday morning until Wednesday at 5:30. It shut itself off twice when we got power back for short periods.
I got the automatic transfer switch, so I don't have to do a thing.
This generator was worth every dollar I paid for it.
5 years ago, Mrs Chemist gave me a little grief about the cost.
2 days ago she thanked me for buying it.
If you don’t mind me asking about how much does one cost?
by carlson1
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:21 pm
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Topic: Portable Generators
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Re: Portable Generators

Has anyone checked into or own a Generac Generator? I was wondering how elk they worked and what the cost might be for a small house.
by carlson1
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:02 pm
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Topic: Portable Generators
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Views: 46985

Re: Portable Generators

jmorris wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:19 pm I'm seriously looking at the Predator but the 3500 Inverter. Plan on using it with the Travel Trailer so quiet is important. Read many good things about them on RV forums.

Although I'm also looking at the https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FPBV4VX/?c ... _lig_dp_it Champion 4250. Slightly larger, slightly cheaper, and comments about it have been pretty good.
I have the Honda EU Is 3000 for my ZV. I keep it at my house and not on the RV. It is about 8 plus years old. The Predator 3500 is appealing. I wonder how Duggar’s they are and how long they will last. I have had zero problems or failures with my Honda.

I would like the Generac, but my budget doesn’t.

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