Generator for a rainy day- which would you go with?

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

I know I can run air stones for power outages, but I'd like to have a small generator just in case for other reasons as well. Camping etc. So which would you choose? Or any other places carry them in stock?

I found this one at Home Depot-

http://www.homedepot.com/p/All-Powe...Powered-Portable-Generator-APG3004A/202757597

Or this one at Harbor Freight- (900 peak / 700 amps)-

http://www.harborfreight.com/900-pe...2-cycle-gas-recreational-generator-60338.html

Also anyone know about how long these would run off one tank of gas?

Thanks!

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

Well apparantly the All Power 1000 watt 2 stroke from HD can't be sold in CA. Stupid liberals.

Any other ideas?

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

Or someone have a good working condition one they wanna get rid of?

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

Or how about this one? It uses propane rather than gasoline.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsma...N2000LP/202222976?N=5yc1vZbx9n#specifications

ericta000 · Aug 26, 2014

BeanMachine said:

Go to Vegas for a couple day and have them ship it to the hotel you are staying at. That's what I did

Zoarder · Aug 26, 2014

ericta000 said:

hahaha Eric is a rebel!

reefes pieces · Aug 26, 2014

Spend a little more and get that no questions asked return policy
http://m.costco.com/Smarter-Tools-3...-EPA-and-CARB-Approved.product.100071097.html

CarlosLeFishy · Aug 26, 2014

it on sale with coupon 99.00

at http://www.harborfreight.com/900-pea...tor-60338.html

Confuse · Aug 26, 2014

Bump! I'm in the market for something similar. Keep the suggestions coming.

lhernandez101 · Aug 26, 2014

vegas n generator sounds like a road trip lol!!!

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solitude127 · Aug 26, 2014

What do you want to run while the power is out?

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

My fridge and my tank.

solitude127 · Aug 26, 2014

Have a kill a watt to see how many watts your fridge uses? a 900 or a 1000 might now be enough.

xmas_one · Aug 26, 2014

I've actually heard good things about the HF units. One of my subcontractors uses them instead of Hondas, he said the HF last him about two years before they crap out and the Hondas go about five years but cost almost 10x more.

BeanMachine · Aug 26, 2014

Thinking about gettjng a 3300 watt at costco that shawn linked

TH64 · Aug 26, 2014

Costco is the way to go. Lifetime guarantee if it ever craps out just take it back

solitude127 · Aug 26, 2014

http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?59187-Let-s-talk-Generators&highlight=generator

kjsreef · Sep 7, 2014

Propane is better, less issues with the gas (with ethanol) not fouling it up. Especially if you don't use it very often. Plus, in a power outage, you can likely still get propane, but not gasoline.

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