Quick Bits

[Hellion]

since I can't get that stupid thing to run

Well that’s embarrassing. I was going to say a V-twin Kawasaki Deere was the one to get but that’s the one you have. Neighbor picked one up cheap. Nice machine. I think the fuel pumps are finicky on those.

 

[Kartorbust]

Yeah the ignition switch is just straight up shot for sure. And if one is available its well over $300 for it. Not worth the price to get an okay lawn tractor to run.

 

[Kartorbust]

So this is now a thing that Harbor Freight might sell in the future.

Harbor Freight Previews PREDATOR® 28kW Dual Fuel Home Standby Generator with 200 AMP Automatic Transfer Switch at SEMA - Harbor Freight Newsroom

LAS VEGAS, NV – Harbor Freight previewed the PREDATOR® 28kW Dual Fuel Home Standby Generator with 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch at SEMA today. The Generator will provide automatic backup power during outages caused by severe weather, blackouts, and grid instability, and it starts within...

newsroom.harborfreight.com

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

Sounds like you are talking yourself into the 129. The snow blade alone is probably worth it if you have an engine for it already.

 

[Wicked_Daddy]

So this is now a thing that Harbor Freight might sell in the future.

My wife has been on me about getting a Generac - $10k. The Pred may be the answer. I'd be fine with a much lesser generator to cover outages for the fridge and a few lights. But she's a princess and is allergic to inexpensive.

 

[Kartorbust]

I just need one that can run the fridge, wifi, and HVAC.

 

[Grizzlymi]

I picked up a Champion 3550w generator from Cabelas about 3 years ago for $350. Usewd a handful of times. Had no power for 3 days in July. I was able to run my entire garage power, 2 fridge/freezers, microwave, and a couple floor fans and lights. I was real surprised.

 

[Kartorbust]

Yeah I'll probably get a minimum of a 10kw inverter, so that way I can also run a welder in the garage. Far cheaper than upgrading the breaker box and running thicker wire to the garage at this moment in time.