Posted: 2/5/2009 6:42:37 PM EDT
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I was looking in another thread here and didn't want to crap in it.
I am looking at a small portable 1200w gen from northern tool. Model TG 1200, 2 stroke, 1 gal tank, est run time 4.5hrs@ 1/2 load. Does anyone have any experience with this gen, or used a 2 stroke gen before? It will be used to supply power to my camper and as an emergency portable power supply. Any feedback will be appriciated. Thank You. |
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For survival purposes (bug out, etc.) two stroke motors are way too noisy.
c0 ____________________________ Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine. Tpass.org |
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Yet another vote for a 4-stroke.
Unlike weedwhackers and leaf blowers, generators are typically run for hours or days at a time - sometimes, for weeks at a time. You can't expect a 2-stroke to last very long in that kind of service. Most 2-strokes rely on oil mixed with the gasoline as their sole source of lubrication - which isn't exactly a recipe for long-term durability. |
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I don't care what generator you look at, just DO NOT CHOOSE A 2 FUCKEN STROKE
of all the useless ideas, let's see it's loud, runs at high RPM, burns MORE fuel, needs pre mix oil, and half the engine life of a 4 stroke. a subaru 2000 watt generator is wisper quiet and about $800 and will last you a lifetime. |