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Back up generator?

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Old 12-05-2011, 09:46 PM

Default Back up generator?

Let me know what y'all think?
http://www.harborfreight.com/800-rat...6-001b2166becc
   
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:17 PM

Looks like a good bargain for a small generator. 2-stroke means you'll have to mix gas and oil and I'd be concerned about the quailty of the output - Electronics don't like dirty electricity (varying voltage.)

800 watts isn't much power, make sure you've done the math to make sure it will maintain everything you need.
   
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:22 PM

Also, the two stroke might be really loud compared to the 4 stroke. Nice price, though.

If you can swing it, this one's on sale and it's free shipping. $50 more though. 4 stroke, 2000watts.
http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Ou...atalogId=10053
   
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:54 PM

I have always considered Harbor Freight and their Chicago Electric (house) brand to be "disposable" power tools. They are well purposed for a one time use. I would have some concern if I couldn't pick the time though. Trying to start a 2-stroke engine that's been sitting for a year or more is tough enough, but adding HFs propensity for the lowest quality would really be problematic...
   
 
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Old 12-05-2011, 11:55 PM

I agree w/ dlhirst 100%-

disposable power tools.....
   
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 06:25 AM

+2 there tools are cheaply made.
   
 
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Old 12-06-2011, 07:50 AM

Thanks guys!! Tom thanks for the link will def check it out
   
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