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re: prob buying a portable generator...ill take opinions
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:43 pm to hay fighting tiger
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:43 pm to hay fighting tiger
I have a couple of the Honda 2000s and the really nice thing about them is that they have a plug to drain the carb so you know it's empty.
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Posted on 8/31/12 at 12:34 am to bbvdd
I don't know much about generators, but I have a makita 6100 and it runs like a beast.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 5:45 am to NYCAuburn
Just running.window AC. Fridges. Lights. TV.
Nope, not a copper
Nope, not a copper
Posted on 8/31/12 at 6:02 am to thejudge
I've got a Coleman Powermate 6250. A friend bought it for me after I helped him when Ivan hit GS. It's been running 18 hours a day for 3 days now. Pretty good on gas too. Kind of noisy.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 6:13 am to thejudge
multiquip, Honda, Yamaha or generac are all excellent choices. try to find one wit drain on Carb and gas tank.
seafoam is more of a cleaner and stabil is more for storage.
there's a product called startron that does both so I quite using the others and haven't had a problem nor have my customers that have switched.
seafoam is more of a cleaner and stabil is more for storage.
there's a product called startron that does both so I quite using the others and haven't had a problem nor have my customers that have switched.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 6:18 am to thejudge
Honda are the best, but are expensive.
I bought a generac 5500 yesterday. It was around 800 bucks. It is still sitting in the box, so I cant say if it is any good
I bought a generac 5500 yesterday. It was around 800 bucks. It is still sitting in the box, so I cant say if it is any good
Posted on 8/31/12 at 6:29 am to CurDog
Honda isn't the best its the quietest..
generac Yamaha and multiquip are just as dependable. just not as quiet.
I've worked on small engines since 1985 so I speak from experience.
generac Yamaha and multiquip are just as dependable. just not as quiet.
I've worked on small engines since 1985 so I speak from experience.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 6:57 am to thejudge
I have a Coleman powermate. Have had it since Gustav and its runs like a clock. It has never failed to start on the first pull. Just take care of it and just about any brand will be good. I keep the oil changed, don't overload it and keep stabilizer in the gas. I also crank it up and run it once a month, year round.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 7:15 am to thejudge
Honda Generators Pricing
This is a few years ago
GENERATORS
MODEL SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE*
EU1000iA2 $789.95
EU2000i $1,079.95
EG2500XK1A $1,028.95
EN2500AL $665.95
EB3000cKAG $1,524.95
EU3000is $1,999.95
EB3800XA $1,892.95
EG3500XK1A $1,371.95
EM3800SXA $2,074.95
EX4500SK1A $3,265.95
EB5000XK2A $2,483.95
EB5000i $3,306.95
EG5000XK1A $1,865.95
EM5000SXK2A $2,681.95
EM5000iS $3,503.95
EX5500K2A $4,265.95
EM6000GPA
While Supplies Last $3,663.95
EB6500XA $3,031.95
EM6500SXK1A $3,198.95
ES6500K2A $3,838.95
EB7000i $3,678.95
EM7000iS $3,848.95
EB11000K1A $5,491.95
EW171K1AD8 $3,026.95
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
* The retail price a dealer actually charges and his method of computing are at the discretion of the individual dealer.
This is a few years ago
GENERATORS
MODEL SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE*
EU1000iA2 $789.95
EU2000i $1,079.95
EG2500XK1A $1,028.95
EN2500AL $665.95
EB3000cKAG $1,524.95
EU3000is $1,999.95
EB3800XA $1,892.95
EG3500XK1A $1,371.95
EM3800SXA $2,074.95
EX4500SK1A $3,265.95
EB5000XK2A $2,483.95
EB5000i $3,306.95
EG5000XK1A $1,865.95
EM5000SXK2A $2,681.95
EM5000iS $3,503.95
EX5500K2A $4,265.95
EM6000GPA
While Supplies Last $3,663.95
EB6500XA $3,031.95
EM6500SXK1A $3,198.95
ES6500K2A $3,838.95
EB7000i $3,678.95
EM7000iS $3,848.95
EB11000K1A $5,491.95
EW171K1AD8 $3,026.95
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
* The retail price a dealer actually charges and his method of computing are at the discretion of the individual dealer.
This post was edited on 8/31/12 at 7:16 am
Posted on 8/31/12 at 7:19 am to AlxTgr
All fuel additives will increase the amount of time it takes gasoline to varnish up in your carb but you can guarantee it will eventually turn to varnish no matter what type of additive you mix in with it.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 7:49 am to meauxjeaux2
Whats the OB opinion on this. The only time i would use this would be for power outtages which rarely happen in my subdivision. Neighbor would sell this to me for $800, its easily worth $1200. Too good of a deal to pass up or jump on it?
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:00 am to headboard banger
quote:Son of a bitch! What makes them so much better than other reputable brands like generac?
Honda Generators Pricing This is a few years ago
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:08 am to thejudge
Like buying a tractor....buy more than you think you need
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:38 am to Uncle JackD
I like the generacs. Their engines are purpose built for generators. They're loud though and are still susceptible to carb problems but as far as the larger generators go their pretty good. $800 is a good deal for a generator that size,I'd jump on it if you have the $
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:40 am to thejudge
Get a Honda
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:43 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:Besides putting stabil and running Carb dry, what else should I do for putting it away?
They're loud though and are still susceptible to carb problems but as far as the larger generators go their pretty good
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:46 am to Uncle JackD
Remove the bowl after each use and spray down with marine fogging oil. That's the only way to stop gasoline residue from varnishing up the internal carb jets.
I don't give a damn what you put in your fuel. Seafoam,Startron,Stabil.
If it sits on those carb parts it will varnish.
The design of the Honda And Yamaha carbs do a damn good job of fighting off jet clog problems.
I don't give a damn what you put in your fuel. Seafoam,Startron,Stabil.
If it sits on those carb parts it will varnish.
The design of the Honda And Yamaha carbs do a damn good job of fighting off jet clog problems.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:49 am to Uncle JackD
Great responses y'all. Thanks
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:52 am to AlxTgr
quote:
My no name POS from Sutherlands
Exactly what I bought for Gustov. Runs like a champ. I have a 220 on my back porch I plug it into and run the whole house except my big AC. Use window unit instead.
Posted on 8/31/12 at 8:53 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:Which generators use yammahamma carbs?
The design of the Honda And Yamaha carbs do a damn good job of fighting off jet clog problems.
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