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Generators?

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by JackHammer, May 18, 2021.

  1. Erik B

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    Thanks Erik B I just called out of stock but good to know
     
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    they were in stock last time I visited a harbor freight. The genset is physically large. Inverter 240!
     
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    Are those just regular 3 prong outlets? Is there a twist lock?
     
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    I called around stores around me, they said September for 9500
     
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    Any reviews on your champion yet?
     
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    It arrived, I broke it in on gas and propane for 5 hours. The 79cc engine makes 1850 continuous watts and 2500 surge. It had no problem starting the ac unit on my 30’ rv which was a shock but it was only mid 70s ambient.

    The only thing that bugs me a little is that it seems to puff a little bit of smoke like oil burning. Especially on gasoline. It didn’t consume any oil and probably just the rings haven’t seated but I’m keeping an eye on it.

    Going to be awesome if it runs the ac unit dependably. Very quiet and a fuel sipper.
     
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    Thats all great info to know. Ive been looking for a small, fuel conservative generator to stretch fuel supplies for an extended power outage. Duel fual is a plus too. You me asking where and how much it ran ya? Thank you.
     
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    I bought from Amazon, high 500s as I recall. This is my third champion generator in the last 20 years or so.

    The gasoline only version of the 2500 is cheaper but propane is awesome. Each 20# cylinder gives 34 hours runtime at 25%. Each 1.1 gallon fill of gasoline supposed to run for 11.5 hours. You can steal bbq tanks from neighbors, 30# tanks from RVs, etc.

    The other strong competitor is the Westinghouse 2500. Very similar specs but not dual fuel.
     
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    Thank you for the info.