Posted: 3/29/2017 12:03:15 AM EDT
| Has anyone used these "Cheap" 2000w inverter Generators such as the Champion 2000w? I know the ideal would be to get a Honda or Yamaha, but for half the price, it seems like a pretty good deal, and it has pretty good reviews on amazon. |
| I have a Harbor Freight Predator 2200W/2000W unit that was on sale for $345.... other than a 30min initial test run, it has only been started every couple of months and not seen any hard usage...starts on second pull... I don't see the 2200 units listed any longer just the 2000/1600... |
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I have a Harbor Freight Predator 2200W/2000W unit that was on sale for $345.... other than a 30min initial test run, it has only been started every couple of months and not seen any hard usage...starts on second pull... I don't see the 2200 units listed any longer just the 2000/1600... |
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Costco has a 3,300 W Champion inverter generator for about $600. This is what I was thinking of buying. It's big enough to run a window AC plus additional electronics, lights etc. In my opinion it's an ideal size and it has wheels. You can't beat Costco's warranty either. Check them out.
I also have a 1 kW EU-1000 Honda inverter type generator that I use for running my ham radio and electronics when we go camping. Unfortunately it's not big enough to run a window AC. For me an air conditioner is a must to survive brutal summers here in SC. Cold does not bother me but hot weather is a killer. 
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I have one and like it. Starts easy and is fairly quiet.
The way you drain the oil out could be a little better though. You have to basically just tip the thing over and let it drain out. Unless I'm doing it wrong. Maybe someone here can suggest a better way. But overall I would recommend one. edit - the Champion 2000 watt model |
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Check into the replacement cost of the inverter circuit board. Some brands want almost the cost of the generator just for a replacement board.
The boards are potted with expoxy, so you really can't diagnose then to repair them. Its the one part of the Chinese generators likely to go bad. |