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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Generator recomendation
« Reply #30 on: November 03, 2020, 11:39:38 PM »
That should work out fine for you.
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Offline fatfillup

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Re: Generator recomendation
« Reply #31 on: November 04, 2020, 07:42:58 AM »
Yep, that should cover the basics well.  I have an old Winco with a Honda I took in trade years ago.  Almost never gets used but I sure like having it.  Likely from the late 80's.  Little loud by todays standards but I can't hear it inside :))
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Offline RustFarmer

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Re: Generator recomendation
« Reply #32 on: November 04, 2020, 11:16:18 AM »
Glad you got one.  Is it an inverter model?  Let us know how you like it.

One other thing that has not been mentioned yet about generators is to use them occasionally.

We all know small engine fuel systems gum up, but generators have an additional problem.  The generator can lose its magnetic fields if not used.  There are ways to reestablish the magnetic fields, but that is extra work you don't need when the power goes out.

Not sure if this is an issue on the new style inverter generators.  I have a bunch of old non-inverter generators that all need work.  Thinking about throwing in the towel and buying a nice little inverter gen.

I'm not an electrical guy.  I suspect Goodfellow could explain the problem better than I.
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