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 Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/27/22 01:23 AM
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Lazyjack
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I use Marine Grade Stabil. Cost more but treats more fuel per ounce. Does a better job.
It seems to offset the ethanol in regular pump gas.
Last edited by Lazyjack; 12/27/22 01:26 AM.
If the 2nd amendment was written just to include guns for hunting, why is there not an amendment to protect fishing poles?
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Lazyjack]
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12/27/22 01:29 AM
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krmitchell
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I use Marine Grade Stabil. Cost more but treats more fuel per ounce. Does a better job.
It seems to offset the ethanol in regular pump gas. Been using seafoam for years in gas. Also cleans the carb/engine.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: J.G.]
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12/27/22 02:14 AM
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nak
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I know Champion is not the Master Race choice, but I own two and they have never let me down. Quite a bit cheaper than Honda.
The little inverter generator is very quiet. It ran for several days straight during the 2021 ice storm and its run a half dozen weekends out bird hunting.
The bigger open frame is noisy as hell, but it is getting close to 1000 hours.. Two weeks ago a buddies Champion would not start. He purchased it May of this year. It took a few hits of starting fluid to get it going. YMMV...but I use fresh fuel and run them dry when I get finished.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: J.G.]
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12/27/22 02:17 AM
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kind of a big deal
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Honda 2800i Generator/Inverter is what I have and love it.
18"x18"x18" and 75 pounds. I run ethanol free in it, and it fired up last week, after sitting for maybe a year. The fuel is the biggest issue. Mine hates ethanol. The eu2000 have an easy carb drain. Takes two seconds I would assume the 2800 have same thing Probably does. I turn off the fuel valve and let it run itself out. Ya the EU2000 the on/off cuts the engine before it uses everything thing in carb.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: nak]
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12/27/22 02:26 AM
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stillhntr
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I know Champion is not the Master Race choice, but I own two and they have never let me down. Quite a bit cheaper than Honda.
The little inverter generator is very quiet. It ran for several days straight during the 2021 ice storm and its run a half dozen weekends out bird hunting.
The bigger open frame is noisy as hell, but it is getting close to 1000 hours.. By far the best bang for the buck, we ran 2 8k dual fuel 24-7 for 10 days during the big freeze. Never a hickup and still work well Hondas are quiet but way overpriced
Last edited by stillhntr; 12/27/22 02:27 AM.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: stillhntr]
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12/27/22 02:52 AM
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unclebubba
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I know Champion is not the Master Race choice, but I own two and they have never let me down. Quite a bit cheaper than Honda.
The little inverter generator is very quiet. It ran for several days straight during the 2021 ice storm and its run a half dozen weekends out bird hunting.
The bigger open frame is noisy as hell, but it is getting close to 1000 hours.. By far the best bang for the buck, we ran 2 8k dual fuel 24-7 for 10 days during the big freeze. Never a hickup and still work well Hondas are quiet but way overpriced I'll 2nd Champion. I've got a little 2k watt inverter, and it's quiet as a mouse, sips the gas, and the only issue ive had was when I didn't change the spark plug out when it needed to be. I shut it off by turning off the fuel every time.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: krmitchell]
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12/27/22 01:42 PM
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Lazyjack
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I use Marine Grade Stabil. Cost more but treats more fuel per ounce. Does a better job.
It seems to offset the ethanol in regular pump gas. Been using seafoam for years in gas. Also cleans the carb/engine. Iwas using regular Stabil for fuel stabilizer and Seafoam for spring start ups. I haven't used Seafoam since I switched to Marine Grade Stabil fuel fuel treatment. But I have a friend that swears by Seafoam too.
If the 2nd amendment was written just to include guns for hunting, why is there not an amendment to protect fishing poles?
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Lazyjack]
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12/27/22 01:45 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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I use Marine Grade Stabil. Cost more but treats more fuel per ounce. Does a better job.
It seems to offset the ethanol in regular pump gas. Been using seafoam for years in gas. Also cleans the carb/engine. Iwas using regular Stabil for fuel stabilizer and Seafoam for spring start ups. I haven't used Seafoam since I switched to Marine Grade Stabil fuel fuel treatment. But I have a friend that swears by Seafoam too. Mine has been surging after I turn the choke off. think I need to drain the gas and refill with fresh gas with seafoam to clean it out.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/27/22 01:50 PM
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reeltexan
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Mine is a DuroMax gas / propane fueled. 4500 watt 210 cc OHV.
Starts easy, very quiet.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/27/22 02:14 PM
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If you can get it, aviation fuel is the best. It don't go bad. Run the motor dry, add a pint, and forget it.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/28/22 10:45 PM
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oldoak2000
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Harbor Freight has a 20% off all Generators coupon just went out today 12/28 good thru 1/5.
Brother-in-law, if interested let me know and I'll PM printable coupon to you, since I'm not using mine this time.
Last edited by oldoak2000; 12/28/22 10:46 PM.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/28/22 10:56 PM
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Can’t go wrong with a Honda inverter.
I did see a lot of champion at cabelas yesterday. Champion invertor would be my second choice.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Donpilot]
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12/28/22 10:56 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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If you can get it, aviation fuel is the best. It don't go bad. Run the motor dry, add a pint, and forget it. Good advice. 100LL.
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: oldoak2000]
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12/28/22 10:57 PM
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Harbor Freight has a 20% off all Generators coupon just went out today 12/28 good thru 1/5.
Brother-in-law, if interested let me know and I'll PM printable coupon to you, since I'm not using mine this time.
Make sure to get the wheel kit also.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: J.G.]
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12/29/22 12:15 AM
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Texas Dan
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Honda 2800i Generator/Inverter is what I have and love it.
18"x18"x18" and 75 pounds. I run ethanol free in it, and it fired up last week, after sitting for maybe a year. The fuel is the biggest issue. Mine hates ethanol. The eu2000 have an easy carb drain. Takes two seconds I would assume the 2800 have same thing Probably does. I turn off the fuel valve and let it run itself out. You might be surprised how much fuel drains from the float bowl after the engine has quit. And it's that small amount of fuel left in the bottom of the bowl for just a month or two that can create havoc.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/29/22 06:47 PM
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trigger time
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Look at the generac inverter line as well. I wanted one big enough to run a rv ac and the little 3500io was the one I went with. You get quite a bit more generator for your $ than a honda and I'd put it against a honda any day now that I've had it for a few years.
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: Brother in-law]
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12/29/22 07:33 PM
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What are you wanting to use it for?
How much power capacity do you want?
Portability?
To be determined
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Re: Portable Generators
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
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12/29/22 07:41 PM
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TurkeyHunter
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I use Marine Grade Stabil. Cost more but treats more fuel per ounce. Does a better job.
It seems to offset the ethanol in regular pump gas. Been using seafoam for years in gas. Also cleans the carb/engine. Iwas using regular Stabil for fuel stabilizer and Seafoam for spring start ups. I haven't used Seafoam since I switched to Marine Grade Stabil fuel fuel treatment. But I have a friend that swears by Seafoam too. Mine has been surging after I turn the choke off. think I need to drain the gas and refill with fresh gas with seafoam to clean it out. You may end up needing to disassemble and and clean or replace a jet. It’s not that big of a deal usually. Those jets can be a pain to clean sometimes and easier to replace depending on the price.
To be determined
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