wa8yxm
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Do the math for a PDI 9180 with wizard and batteries reading less than 10 volts and my Genrac 1000... Ran, (And provided power to the converter) till the gas tank ran dry.
THAT IS WHY I WANT IT BACK.
As for insurance. No, below the deductible.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
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bruno1138
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Wayne Dohnal wrote:Quote:Engine tested for 250 hours service life. That's about 20 days worth of run time at 12.5 hours / day or about 60 days worth of run time at around 4.2 hours / day. YMMV This 250 hour figure is how long the engine is guaranteed to meet emissions standards (emission durability period). Engines in this HP range have 3 testing choices for certification: 125, 250, or 500 hours. Looks to me like most go for the 250 hour test. Yamaha is an exception having certified at least some of their generators for 500 hours. Even if one misinterprets this number as a life rating, as the Amazon web page has done, two of the Costco generators will last 500 hours for $400, vs. a single Yamaha at more than $400. Note also that the Amazon page does not say "250 hours service life", but rather "2-1/2 Hp ohv 63.1-cc Duracell engine tested for 250 plus hour life".
Thank you for the clarification!
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DSchmidt_2000
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Beach-Rat wrote:Just too small for our 60 amp converter.. should have bought the little super quiet Champion that was mis-marked in Costco for $299.. it was gone when I went back..
May not have been mis-marked. My Costco doesn't sell them anymore but my Sam's club is clearing them out for $289.01.
I posted about this in the Champion 2000 thread.
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Beach-Rat
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Just too small for our 60 amp converter.. should have bought the little super quiet Champion that was mis-marked in Costco for $299.. it was gone when I went back..
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Wayne Dohnal
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Looks like the sales are pretty good, at least in California. The Costco web page now says "Due to overwhelming demand, the California approved model is now out of stock. No additional quantities will be available." The Costco page also gives away that the manufacturer is ETQ.
I think the theory of potential buyers is that no matter who makes the generator, with the Duracell brand it must be good quality and have good support. But the Costco page also says "For all product technical, service and warranty inquiries please contact ETQ". Makes me wonder about the big-brand quality and support theory.
If it works well and is reliable, it's a steal. If it's a boat anchor, it's a boat anchor. No reviews up on the Costco site yet.
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nowgrn4
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Leave some lights on overnight to draw down the batteries then plug the Rv into shore power and monitor voltage needed with a Kill-O-Watt meter. Then you will know for sure if it will fit your needs.
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pnichols
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I use this 650 watt generator to power our motorhome's 45 amp converter for battery charging. It's a red Honda, uses a four-cycle engine, is one of the quietest small generators ever built, and can be purchased used for $175 to $300:
http://www.aboutgenerators.com/honda-ex650-generator.html
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Skibane
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In that same size range, the Champion 42431 might also be worth looking at.
Although not an inverter design, it has similar noise ratings, and enjoys an excellent reputation for reliability and fuel economy.
Available on ebay for around $200, delivered.
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