Generators for AJ
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:57 am
My current recommendation:
DuroMax 4400EH or 4850EH, depending on sale.
The EH models are factory dual-fuel generators.
The 4400EH is normally priced around $550 but has been seen for as low as $300 shipped which is a grab-it-now price in my opinion.
Latest expired Slickdeal:
http://slickdeals.net/e/7876961-duromax ... SiteSearch
Site: http://www.generatorfactoryoutlet.com/d ... tric-start
Amazon, pretty well rated: http://www.amazon.com/DuroMax-XP4400EH- ... B009RBKGZC
Manual attached, which includes a parts list and wiring schematics. I believe it is 3500W continuous even on propane but even if it was 3,150, that is fine. Says 20 hours run time at 50% load on a 20lb propane tank. That is pretty cool.
Fun fact: no choke needed with propane because it's a gas. The necessity of a choke is due to the characteristics of liquid gasoline. These seem to have the choke functionality mislabeled which has caused problems for some folks who did not realize this (and reported the engine only runs with the choke on, when it's actually off).
Another benefit of this generator: built-in 12V battery charger, rated for 8.3A which is pretty good.
Benefits of propane: runs cleaner (oil stays cleaner and the engine probably lasts longer), smoother, and never needs to be prepared for storage. Simply keep a couple 20lb tanks around and get them filled locally, or bring the empty one home to exchange with Blue Rhino.
Benefits of dual fuel: it's factory so no need for a $100 kit, it comes tuned properly (mixture) and in a pinch, you could run gasoline.
Aside from some QC foibles, Duromax appears to have good customer service. However, you need to unpack and test this thing when you receive it to work out any bugs, and possibly work with customer service to rectify. For $300 shipped, and for what this is, I would be happy to do that.
The included battery may be crappy, but that's no real concern with the recoil start.
DuroMax 4400EH or 4850EH, depending on sale.
The EH models are factory dual-fuel generators.
The 4400EH is normally priced around $550 but has been seen for as low as $300 shipped which is a grab-it-now price in my opinion.
Latest expired Slickdeal:
http://slickdeals.net/e/7876961-duromax ... SiteSearch
Site: http://www.generatorfactoryoutlet.com/d ... tric-start
Amazon, pretty well rated: http://www.amazon.com/DuroMax-XP4400EH- ... B009RBKGZC
Manual attached, which includes a parts list and wiring schematics. I believe it is 3500W continuous even on propane but even if it was 3,150, that is fine. Says 20 hours run time at 50% load on a 20lb propane tank. That is pretty cool.
Fun fact: no choke needed with propane because it's a gas. The necessity of a choke is due to the characteristics of liquid gasoline. These seem to have the choke functionality mislabeled which has caused problems for some folks who did not realize this (and reported the engine only runs with the choke on, when it's actually off).
Another benefit of this generator: built-in 12V battery charger, rated for 8.3A which is pretty good.
Benefits of propane: runs cleaner (oil stays cleaner and the engine probably lasts longer), smoother, and never needs to be prepared for storage. Simply keep a couple 20lb tanks around and get them filled locally, or bring the empty one home to exchange with Blue Rhino.
Benefits of dual fuel: it's factory so no need for a $100 kit, it comes tuned properly (mixture) and in a pinch, you could run gasoline.
Aside from some QC foibles, Duromax appears to have good customer service. However, you need to unpack and test this thing when you receive it to work out any bugs, and possibly work with customer service to rectify. For $300 shipped, and for what this is, I would be happy to do that.
The included battery may be crappy, but that's no real concern with the recoil start.