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Backup Generator - Car or Lawn Mower? | 16 comments (16 topical, editorial)

Re: Backup Generator - Car or Lawn Mower? (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by frackers (g8ecj at *nospam* gilks dot org) on Wed Jul 30th, 2008 at 05:28:07 PM MST
(User Info) http://www.gilks.org

My power cut insurance was a really cheap Chinese 2-stroke 750watt generator. Two years ago it was NZ$99 so I guess thats less than US$75 and has been very useful to power a drill, small angle grinder away from grid power sockets as well as the freezer in an emergency. Light enough to pick up with one hand it still starts on the first pull.

The regulation is rubbish (running a 100watt inspection light and 'blipping' a drill made the bulb blow due to overvolts) but its OK for steady state operation and for the peace of mind it was a very good investment.
Robin - Down Under (or are you Up Over)

Backup Generator - Car or Lawn Mower? | 16 comments (16 topical, 0 editorial)

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