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capitolkat
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Generators
I've got a chance to buy a new cummins/onan 2440 watt gen as a backup for home. It would only be used for emergency use for refrig and some lighting
if juan or his brother came by again. $399 new . any comments on whether this is enough for home emergency-- thanks-- Norm
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DENNIS
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I thought Cummins was in the diesel business. Are you getting a diesel generator for 400 bucks or has Cummins hoard out their name too?
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bajalou
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Onan is part of Cummins
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DENNIS
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Thanks Lou ---
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capitolkat
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Thanks guys for clearing that up-but still looking for information 
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bajalou
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I think it probably has about a 2000 watt continuous output. How big is your house? what do you run all the time - Add up the wattage of your
appliances computers etc and see how you come out. You can probably get by but won't have a lot to spare. If it's just for occasional back up -
probably OK. Microwave and coffee makers might want more than this can put out.
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Electric water heaters, stove,a/c noway
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bajalou
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Of course you're tight rounduit. I've been off the grid for so long I forgot those things existed.
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roundtuit
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For all the toys in the states when we have no elec I am running 5 kw
5000 watts
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Diver
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The 2000 watt unit will run your refigerator and some lights; maybe another small appliance or two. For short term emergencies where you can unplug
one thing for a while to power another, this would be an acceptible unit. If you want more power, you will need more watts.
The price does sound very good for this unit.
We have a 3500 Coleman (26 amp/110 continuous) with Honda motor and it will run everything in our camper. At home, it will run our refrig, freezer,
some lights, and a few small appliances. If we disconnect all but the refig, we can even run our HOT TUB !!! What a way to sit out an emergency !!
It has a 30A/220 circuit as well. If you have any 220V items to run, like a well pump, the Onan is probably too small.
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[Edited on 6-15-2007 by Diver]
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jerry
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check it out if it will even start the fridge i know some inverters at 2500 watt wont start a freezer you will be limited on power running a house
hold but then when the lights are out is the most fun anyway??wink i mean look at the stars
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Bob and Susan
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walk away from a cheap generator
buy a honda eu series
the "quiter" the BETTER!!!!
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Ditto on the Honda EU series generators. These do not have to run at 1800/3600 RPM to make 110 v. The Hondas will run whatever speed is required to
make enough watts/amps. They have a very clean sine wave that is suitable for all appliances/computers etc. Not all generators are capable of this.
Not to mention that the Hondas are really quiet. Yes they cost more but are worth it. Very economical to run.
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bajalou
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My EU2000i stuck the intake valve - out of warranty - cost to repair - $350.00
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I have to agree with Bob the honda 2000. Infact I plan on buying two and hooking up parallel when I need the extra power and one when I don't. Check
web site for Honda 2000 and Honda 3000. You be the judge on weight, price, gas consuption 2 is better than one
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Bob and Susan
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best price is at mayberrys.com
shipping incl
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If all you are looking for is something for when a storm comes through, that will do. Chest freezers will stay frozen for several days if you dont
open them except when the generator is on. As for the freezer in your refrigerator, duck tape it and forget about it until you have power again. We
run the freezer and frig twice a day during outages and have never lost anything. I save milk bottles and freeze them to take up the space in both
freezers. That also helps with keeping them frozen. Keep them as full as you can.
No matter what you pick, you will not want to listen to it all day and night so I would go for this good deal.
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We have three EU2000 here. One the inverter went out of, just for the (part) inverter costs $500.
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Heres what I bought for a cheap storm generator. (not chinese)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnu...
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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bajalou
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Pretty good deal on that Harbor Freight unit.
No Bad Days
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\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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