November CU Report Summary
The review looked only at "portable" generators, no diesels. Hope my rendition is understandable. This all may be moot if you don't have possibility to shop.
I see both Inverters and generators at Price Club/Costco, but don't know the details. If anyone wishes I can do a fast look.
Question: It's pretty obvious that power outs are not all that rare. Could you come together to buy whatever you want here in states and ship a container or an air freight pallet?
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1. Small Portable for basics [3 - 4,000 watts]. I assume this could at least keep your batteries up and going via inverter:
- Fridge [600w],
- several lights [400w],
- sump pump [600w],
- TV [350w]
- microwave [1500w]
Top rated smalls:
Honda EU3000is, 132 pounds, $1,800US, 2,800 watts [claimed], run time 7 hours, very quiet
Yamaha EF3000iSI, 153 pounds, $1,900US, 2,800 watts [claimed], run time 7 hours, very quiet
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2. Midsized [4,500 - 7,000 watt] in addition to above will power:
- Window A/C [1,300w]
- Computer [250w]
- More lights [400w]
Recommended models [both "Best Buys"]:
Generac 5500 1646 [sold only at Home Depot], 157 pounds, $650US, 5500 watts, run time 6.5 hours, quiet running
Troy-Bilt 5500 01919 [sold only at Lowes], 156 pounds, $650, 6.5 hours run time, quiet running
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3. Large [10,000 watts] can power most home items [whatever that means]. Only one model tested: Briggs & Stratton Elite 09801, 282 pounds, $1,900USD, 10000 watts [claimed], 6 hours RT, noisy
I also read some user reports elsewhere that gave Generac high marks. Will see if I can find it if anyone is interested. Kindly advise.
Best, P