Portable generator.

[RClark]

I want a 1000W portable generator. Any recommendations on what to get and the best place to get it?

 

[Bill Lins]

I highly recommend Honda generators. Check Harbor Freight & Northern Tool, in addition to local sources.

 

[GReed]

Unless you have a specific reason for a 1000W generator, I would go with a 2000W. I have a 1000W Honda and when I went to use a small air compressor the 1000W would not run it. I got a 2000W from Costco, does a good job and is not much bigger or heavier than the 1000W. Honda, Yamaha and Subaru all make great generators. I don't know how long the Costco generator would last as compared to the name brand generators as the price is much lower.

 

[TJJEEPER]

If you take care of them, Honda's seems to be as solid as a rock. I've had three of them in varying sizes. All have done the job they were purchased for.
I've heard the Yamaha's are the same, just no personal experience.

I'm currently using a 2000 Watt Honda which will run most of the things I need.

 

[Blu-meanie]

I have two of the 2000 Honda's with over 400 hours on each (I put hour meters on them when new). Had them since 2002 and I may change the oil in them once a year if I remember. I always run Sta-Bul in the gas and never drain them. They are quiet, not like those cheap construction generators that I am tempted to add sugar to their gas tanks while camping. I just don't carry any sugar.

 

[RClark]

My 2000w Honda was stolen. I only used it to charge batteries thru the converter. I'm looking into the 1000w because it is ½ the weight, about 30 lbs, vs 50-60 lbs. At my age I don't have the strength to lift the bigger ones.

 

[redbone]

gen.

that 1000 watt gen. only make about 8 amps that's not much.