Let's talk Generators

[smartchoice]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3YremGSJN4#t=86

I always say I am going to purchase one but never have. Is there any smaller units that will kick on automatically when power goes out?

 

[smartchoice]

[video=youtube;c3YremGSJN4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3YremGSJN4#t=86[/video]

 

[smartchoice]

 

[civicdemon]

The 2000 watt champion one ?/

Would this run a full set up includding lights and a fridge ?? Fulll tank setup maybe 500 watts

 

[JDEllis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3YremGSJN4#t=86

Would you be able to hook it to specific breakers only?

 

[solitude127]

The 2000 watt champion one ?/

Would this run a full set up includding lights and a fridge ?? Fulll tank setup maybe 500 watts

It should. The champion generator is rated to 1700w

 

[solitude127]

Would you be able to hook it to specific breakers only?

Check this out. Something I might consider when I get a generator
http://www.ezgeneratorswitch.com/

http://youtu.be/Hug6XckVc8E

 

[solitude127]

The Champion generator is on sale at Cabela's for $499
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Champion-2000-Watt-Inverter-Generator/1149997.uts

So I ended up buying this generator and I'm happy with it after playing with it this weekend. I don't have much to compare but overall I'm very happy. It takes 1 or 2 pulls (most of the time 1) to start and it's pretty quiet. It has an econo mode that will slow the idle down which will also quiet the generator down as well.
I'm glad I bought when I did because it's not $549.

 

[SexyCorals]

honda alll the way .. its life and death for tthe corals and even for your family just incase oneday.. imo

 

[s2k]

So I ended up buying this generator and I'm happy with it after playing with it this weekend. I don't have much to compare but overall I'm very happy. It takes 1 or 2 pulls (most of the time 1) to start and it's pretty quiet. It has an econo mode that will slow the idle down which will also quiet the generator down as well.
I'm glad I bought when I did because it's not $549.

Does it automatically turn on if power goes out?

 

[solitude127]

honda alll the way .. its life and death for tthe corals and even for your family just incase oneday.. imo

as much eye candy as you have, I'd be all about having a generator with an automatic switch if the power goes out.

 

[solitude127]

Does it automatically turn on if power goes out?

Nope. I have my vortech battery backup until I can get home. I've had my power go out and my apex (via fusion) notified me that there's a power failure.

 

[s2k]

Nice - I still need to set mine up. Hopefully this weekend if I can carve out some time.

 

[babyjess210]

Nope. I have my vortech battery backup until I can get home. I've had my power go out and my apex (via fusion) notified me that there's a power failure.

nice!!! can you help me get fusion next time you make a titos run?

 

[SexyCorals]

as much eye candy as you have, I'd be all about having a generator with an automatic switch if the power goes out.

whether it be my houses warehouse or store.. im always around bro.. i have 2 of those eu2000i so im ready. and of course if anyone ever need to borrow it im cool with it

 

[smartchoice]

yes you can a less expensive way is with a manual transfer outlet

Would you be able to hook it to specific breakers only?

 

[wrimda]

Check this out. Something I might consider when I get a generator
http://www.ezgeneratorswitch.com/

http://youtu.be/Hug6XckVc8E

solitude, Thank You!! Long ago I was an electrician and we have a couple of the honda generators and I love this Ezgeneratorswitch.
Going to buy one now. THANK YOU!!!

 

[reefsysadmin]

I have a AC/DC inverter for my car and if the power ever went out I just run my car in the garage and have an extension cord that runs one pump and a heater if needed.

 

[solitude127]

The Champion generator is on sale at Cabela's for $499
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Champion-2000-Watt-Inverter-Generator/1149997.uts

On sale right now for $489
http://www.cabelas.com/product/2000...on+generator&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

 

[solitude127]

On sale right now for $489
http://www.cabelas.com/product/2000...on+generator&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products

I've had mine for a few months and I've taken it out twice to start it up and each time it starts with 1 pull.