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=Honda vs Harbor Freight= | =Basics= | ||
*A [[Genset]] TYPICALLY using a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (with some exceptions) | |||
**Typically also a [[Single Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine]] / “ [[Small Engines]] “ | |||
=Use Cases= | |||
==Emergencies== | |||
*For [[Emergency Backup Power]] | |||
**GRANTED depending on Local Grid Reliability, the need may not be that great | |||
***GRANTED this also varies with things like Medical Equipment Needs / Heat and/or Cold Tolerance of the people involved etc (Also other aspects of a [[Hurricane Preparedness Kit]] / [[Blackout Preparedness Kit]] etc | |||
***TLDR: [[Flashlights]] / [[Candles]] and a [[Propane Heater]] / [[Indoor Safe Fueled Heater]] + Warm Clothes/Blankets will MOSTLY work and be cheaper, but may not work in all situations | |||
***Also [[Wet Bulb Events]] may be harder to deal with than cold per-se | |||
**Pursuing Community Scale [[Microgrids]] etc may also be better than a [[Hyper-Individualist]] “A Generator in Every [[Detached Single Family Housing | Home]]“ type situation | |||
==Power Tools/Lighting== | |||
*While this is LESS relevant with the advent of [[Cordless Tools]] and LED Lights etc, having a Generator for a Jobsite or Work Truck CAN make sense | |||
*Note however that [[Air Tools]] are more [[Intrinsically Safe]] thus for some jobs going that route may make more sense | |||
==Support of Off Grid Systems== | |||
*Essentially use as a mini-Peaker Plant / on Cloudy Low-Wind days etc | |||
=Industry Standards= | |||
==Honda vs Harbor Freight== | |||
Impressive. | Impressive. | ||
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=More= | ==More== | ||
*2kW $369 great reviews - [https://www.amazon.com/iPower-SUA2000i-2000-Watt-Generator-Gasoline-Powered/dp/B01J8MDTN0/ref=asc_df_B01J8MDTN0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312228202241&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2119651985334174362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023329&hvtargid=pla-571281377938&psc=1] | *2kW $369 great reviews - [https://www.amazon.com/iPower-SUA2000i-2000-Watt-Generator-Gasoline-Powered/dp/B01J8MDTN0/ref=asc_df_B01J8MDTN0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312228202241&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2119651985334174362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023329&hvtargid=pla-571281377938&psc=1] | ||
=Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
*[[Solar Car]] | *[[Genset]] | ||
*[[Soft Starter]] | |||
*[[CHP]] / [[Charcoal Gasifier]] / [[Central Burner Unit]] | |||
*[[Solar Car]] (A Hybrid Vehicle could be made via a Solar-BEV with a SMALL Portable Generator thrown in the back; In a manner similar to [[Powercubes]] this would make Engine Maintenance easy) | |||
*[[PREDATOR 4375]] | |||
=External Links= | |||
*[https://youtu.be/0cyRkK4dOUI?si=zgFcetiA8N1QAqfT A Video by the YouTube Channel “Matt Risinger” Titled “Which Generator to Buy? Small, Medium, or Large?” ] ( ‘’’~22 Minute Watch’’’ ) | |||
**Sponsored by Champion, so MINOR Conflict of Interest, but they declare this and also mention other brands/the information is transferable to other manufacturers’ devices for the most part | |||
**Mentions [[Starting Watts]] vs [[Running Watts]] , [[Gasoline]] vs [[Gasoline-Propane Dual Fuel]] and [[Gasoline-Propane-Natural Gas Tri-Fuel Generators]] | |||
**Mentions [[Recoil Start]] vs [[Pushbutton Electric Start]] | |||
[[Category: Energy]] [[Category: Emergency Preparedness]] [[Category: Generator]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:53, 25 November 2025
Basics
- A Genset TYPICALLY using a Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (with some exceptions)
- Typically also a Single Cylinder Internal Combustion Engine / “ Small Engines “
Use Cases
Emergencies
- For Emergency Backup Power
- GRANTED depending on Local Grid Reliability, the need may not be that great
- GRANTED this also varies with things like Medical Equipment Needs / Heat and/or Cold Tolerance of the people involved etc (Also other aspects of a Hurricane Preparedness Kit / Blackout Preparedness Kit etc
- TLDR: Flashlights / Candles and a Propane Heater / Indoor Safe Fueled Heater + Warm Clothes/Blankets will MOSTLY work and be cheaper, but may not work in all situations
- Also Wet Bulb Events may be harder to deal with than cold per-se
- Pursuing Community Scale Microgrids etc may also be better than a Hyper-Individualist “A Generator in Every Home“ type situation
- GRANTED depending on Local Grid Reliability, the need may not be that great
Power Tools/Lighting
- While this is LESS relevant with the advent of Cordless Tools and LED Lights etc, having a Generator for a Jobsite or Work Truck CAN make sense
- Note however that Air Tools are more Intrinsically Safe thus for some jobs going that route may make more sense
Support of Off Grid Systems
- Essentially use as a mini-Peaker Plant / on Cloudy Low-Wind days etc
Industry Standards
Honda vs Harbor Freight
Impressive.
More
- 2kW $369 great reviews - [1]
Internal Links
- Genset
- Soft Starter
- CHP / Charcoal Gasifier / Central Burner Unit
- Solar Car (A Hybrid Vehicle could be made via a Solar-BEV with a SMALL Portable Generator thrown in the back; In a manner similar to Powercubes this would make Engine Maintenance easy)
- PREDATOR 4375
External Links
- A Video by the YouTube Channel “Matt Risinger” Titled “Which Generator to Buy? Small, Medium, or Large?” ( ‘’’~22 Minute Watch’’’ )
- Sponsored by Champion, so MINOR Conflict of Interest, but they declare this and also mention other brands/the information is transferable to other manufacturers’ devices for the most part
- Mentions Starting Watts vs Running Watts , Gasoline vs Gasoline-Propane Dual Fuel and Gasoline-Propane-Natural Gas Tri-Fuel Generators
- Mentions Recoil Start vs Pushbutton Electric Start