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Posted: 10/25/2014 10:58:37 PM EDT
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ? 
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi |
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Posted: 10/25/2014 11:12:04 PM EDT
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Cummins Onan 5000 W
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Posted: 10/26/2014 7:38:49 AM EDT
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define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Affordable and my primary generator. |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 8:05:22 AM EDT
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define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi That's my backup. Works great. Bought it last year because of the linked thread. Thanks Ar-jedi! |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 10:17:42 AM EDT
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Affordable and my primary generator. Owned it for 4 years. I recommend. |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 10:55:02 AM EDT
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I have the smaller version and love it, one pull starts and no fuel problems ever. Mine is only 120 volt though.
This one is 240. Sportsman |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 11:54:02 AM EDT
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define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Yup, bought me one yesterday... |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 12:27:59 PM EDT
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I have the single fuel version of this DuroMax 4000
Mine 4000 single fuel I've only used it a few times but it handled -> 2 refrigerators, a 7cu freezer and my 240v well all on at the same time.... I brought them on line one at a time. Starts easy with either the electric starter or the pull start. Runs A LONG TIME on a single tank. I really like the circuit breaker (switch) for turning the outputs on and off. Check Ebay for free shipping listings. |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 12:42:44 PM EDT
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That's my backup. Works great. Bought it last year because of the linked thread. Thanks Ar-jedi! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi That's my backup. Works great. Bought it last year because of the linked thread. Thanks Ar-jedi! MRS AR-JEDI SAYS: "mah baby dint do nuffin!" |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 9:17:10 PM EDT
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Hi Guys, I'm looking for recommendations for an affordable generator that can output 240volts. 3.5-5kw should be sufficient. I would like a gas model that can be converted to propane. This will be a backup to my primary emergency generator which is a mil surp MEP-016B diesel. I need a unit that can output 240 volts to run my well pump. House is already wired with a transfer switch so having a second gen that I could plug in and run should my diesel go down would be cool. being able to use gas and propane would give me further redundancy. This is a backup for a backup so price is a consideration. Thanks! define "affordable" ?
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/668846_Champion_generator_model_46598_3_5KW_running___4_0KW_surge___observations__details__and_photos.html ar-jedi Affordable and my primary generator. Another vote for this one - Excellent performance and build quality for the money. |
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Posted: 10/27/2014 4:47:35 AM EDT
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone... think I am leaning towards the Champion 46598 given the positive reviews and low price
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