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Duracell inverter genny?
5/8/2012 7:57:12 AM
Anyone got any experience with these?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11679744&search=duracell&Mo=5&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=durac
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11679744&search=duracell&Mo=5&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=durac
5/8/2012 9:26:46 AM
No experience, but based on its size and price, I would say this is probably the same or very close to the $85 Harbor Freight generator. This post is pure conjecture.
5/8/2012 1:55:16 PM
looks close to the HF unit
But says inverter so isn't the same
can't comment on its quality of if it has an auto idle or eco mode
But says inverter so isn't the same
can't comment on its quality of if it has an auto idle or eco mode
5/8/2012 5:09:06 PM
Originally Posted By echomancer:
No experience, but based on its size and price, I would say this is probably the same or very close to the $85 Harbor Freight generator. This post is pure conjecture.
No experience, but based on its size and price, I would say this is probably the same or very close to the $85 Harbor Freight generator. This post is pure conjecture.
Same in size as the hatbor freight but thats about it........as stated this one says inverter and runs quiet
5/8/2012 6:54:10 PM
don't know about this unit...but can speculate.
Given the stated Decibel rating at 23ft of 60dB it would be considerably quieter than the 800 Watt Harbor Freight generator I wrote a review on here. I tested the harbor freight gen at 72dB at 22ft (specs are 69 dB at 21ft).
60db puts it in line with the Honda eu1000i which I believe is 59db and 53db (1/4 load)
Might want to check with the MFR and ask if 60db is at half load or 1/4 load.
Pull the trigger and write a review for the rest of us
Given the stated Decibel rating at 23ft of 60dB it would be considerably quieter than the 800 Watt Harbor Freight generator I wrote a review on here. I tested the harbor freight gen at 72dB at 22ft (specs are 69 dB at 21ft).
60db puts it in line with the Honda eu1000i which I believe is 59db and 53db (1/4 load)
Might want to check with the MFR and ask if 60db is at half load or 1/4 load.
Pull the trigger and write a review for the rest of us
5/8/2012 7:44:28 PM
Made by ETQ, with the brand name licensed from Duracell.
It doesn't make any mention of the engine varying speed with load - which is essential in reducing noise.
That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW - which is comparable to most modern 4-stroke generators. By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
It doesn't make any mention of the engine varying speed with load - which is essential in reducing noise.
With a 0.66-gallon fuel tank, the unit will run for 5 hours at half load
That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW - which is comparable to most modern 4-stroke generators. By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
5/8/2012 9:47:18 PM
Etq?
5/8/2012 10:33:16 PM
5/8/2012 11:59:57 PM
If the Amazon reviews are anything to go by, it looks like a real turd for much more than charging a cell phone.
5/9/2012 12:31:01 AM
Says 2-stroke.Might have to mix oil with the gas.
5/12/2012 1:51:00 AM
Pretty good (albeit short) review here.
5/13/2012 11:33:22 PM
I don't know who makes it but I know it's not made by Duracell, just branded like that because that's a popular brand.
5/14/2012 12:14:41 AM
Originally Posted By jlatx:
Says 2-stroke. so you have to mix oil with the gas.
Says 2-stroke. so you have to mix oil with the gas.
fixed.
5/15/2012 8:59:45 PM
Originally Posted By Skibane:
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That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW...By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
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That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW...By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
My HF uses no more than 0.2 gal/hour @ 50% load. I can run 5+ hours on a tank.
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5/15/2012 10:07:48 PM
Originally Posted By billyjoebob:
My HF uses no more than 0.2 gal/hour @ 50% load. I can run 5+ hours on a tank.
Originally Posted By Skibane:
That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW...By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
That's approx. 0.25 gallons per hour, per KW...By comparison, the HF style 2-strokes consume roughly twice that amount.
My HF uses no more than 0.2 gal/hour @ 50% load. I can run 5+ hours on a tank.
The HF 2-stroke is rated at 800 watts continuous - which means that a 50% load would be 400 watts (0.4 KW).
0.2 gallons per hour at 0.4 KW is 0.5 gallons per hour at 1 KW - which is exactly twice the claimed fuel consumption of the Duracell model.
5/17/2012 9:28:58 AM
2 stroke? No thanks
5/17/2012 10:13:43 AM
Originally Posted By lockinload:
2 stroke? No thanks
2 stroke? No thanks
to lazy to mix a little oil and gas? for short term power outages they are perfect and cheap to run a small load like a TV and sat receiver or even a few lights. i have chain saws as well as weed eaters so i always have mixed fuel around so i dont see the big deal that its a 2 stroke.
5/17/2012 10:31:07 AM
to lazy to mix a little oil and gas? for short term power outages they are perfect and cheap to run a small load like a TV and sat receiver or even a few lights. i have chain saws as well as weed eaters so i always have mixed fuel around so i dont see the big deal that its a 2 stroke.
Lazy? No, I just don't want to end up having to shoot myself from listening to the noise of a two stroke. I have two 1000 watt generators that Purrrrrrrrr.
5/17/2012 1:31:49 PM
Originally Posted By lockinload:
Lazy? No, I just don't want to end up having to shoot myself from listening to the noise of a two stroke. I have two 1000 watt generators that Purrrrrrrrr.
to lazy to mix a little oil and gas? for short term power outages they are perfect and cheap to run a small load like a TV and sat receiver or even a few lights. i have chain saws as well as weed eaters so i always have mixed fuel around so i dont see the big deal that its a 2 stroke.
Lazy? No, I just don't want to end up having to shoot myself from listening to the noise of a two stroke. I have two 1000 watt generators that Purrrrrrrrr.
guess you didnt read the specs. 60DB @23 ft. you probably would hardly hear it inside your house unless you have no insulation in your exterior walls. the honda 1000(which is only 900w running) is 59DB at 22 ft. while its not large enough to do what i need it to do its not a bad little genny.
5/18/2012 1:25:42 PM
You're right I did not read the specs. For $199.00 it's disposable. TOFTT and let us know what you think.
