Who needs a generator

[Woodbutcher]

http://1saleaday.com/family/

This looks like a good deal. Less then half the price of the Honda and about the same noise level. I have ordered things from this place many times and always been satisfied.

[pete42]

I too have seen this ad don't understand the $4.99 shipping and handling
doesn't sound like enought to me.
pete

[Shadow Catcher]

Sold in the UK but cant find much in the US. Price is good but unknown quality. It is 900W surge to 1000W

[BillZ]

Is it powerful enough to be used to power a few critical items in the home during a power outage?
Like a fridge, freezer and a couple of lights, for instance.

On closer inspection it seems that it probably could handle one fridge and a maybe one light. I am guessing, anyway. There is only one 120 outlet. Someone who knows generators set me straight if I am wrong.

We get frequent power outages and I am interested in an inexpensive way to keep my food from going bad.

OK, I did some research and without pulling out my fridge, found that is uses probably 300-400 watts when running. So, I guess a 900 watt generator could likely power the fridge and some lights.

[Woodbutcher]

I was figuring it for boon dock camping. But it should save your food at home if needed. The little Honda like it is about a thousand busks for a 2000W unit. There are real quiet. This one falls right in the DB's of the Honda.

They always have 4.99 shipping on big stuff. Don't be scared off by that.

[PaulC]

Is it powerful enough to be used to power a few critical items in the home during a power outage?
Like a fridge, freezer and a couple of lights, for instance.

On closer inspection it seems that it probably could handle one fridge and a maybe one light. I am guessing, anyway. There is only one 120 outlet. Someone who knows generators set me straight if I am wrong.

We get frequent power outages and I am interested in an inexpensive way to keep my food from going bad.

OK, I did some research and without pulling out my fridge, found that is uses probably 300-400 watts when running. So, I guess a 900 watt generator could likely power the fridge and some lights.

A fridge needs heaps to start and little to run on. I'm guessing that it will not start your fridge.
Cheers
Paul

[Ratkity]

I have a 3500W genny that will run 2 sump pumps and my frig (plus a fan and a surged protected outlet set up for tv/computer/internet). It has a 500W surge rating. I used it during hurricane Isabelle and during many other misc power outages - mainly to prevent the basement from flooding. It's very loud, btw and you can hear it struggle when the pumps or the frig kicks on.

A generator for lights??? Pfffft - Coleman lanterns all the way! LOL.

Hugs,
Ratkity

[afreegreek]

cheap generators are just that.. cheap generators.. in the end you save nothing.. they generally burn more fuel per hour, most will not run gasoline with ethanol in it so you buy premium gas instead of regular, and you get nothing for it if you decide to sell it..

after years and years of relying on generators for electricity, I've come to the conclusion that premium generators like Yamaha and Honda are the only ones worth buying.. they are the true cheap generators.. I have 8000 hours on my 2000 watt Yamaha inverter and it still starts first pull even in winter..