Just wondering if these are any good ?? Black Ridge Generator 800W Inverter
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:25
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Black Ridge Generator 800W Inverter for $499 at S .C.
Advert says:
Save $300 (normally $799)
12 months manufacturers warranty
Single cylinder 4 stroke motor
2.1 litre motor
64db noise rating
Pure sine wave generator suitable for digital/electronic equipment
Any comments from anyone with one about their limitations, use, reliability, other?? Thanks...
Reply By: ross - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:38
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:38
The 64db rating is fairly noisy. The Hondas and Yamahas are in the 45-50 db range which is a big difference.
A yamaha 1000watt is 50cc ,so the 2.1 litre is a mistake.
Other cheapies have claimed to have pure sine wave invertors and have destroyed equipment.The warranty does not include that.
The cheapies often suck juice at a heavy rate.
The 800 watt rating usually means a its good for about 650 watts
You didnt say what you want it for ,but as a camping generator its going to be fairly limited as to where and what you can use it for.
If you dont want top of the range ,get a Kipor which is establishing itself as one of the better chinese jobs.
If your patient,barely used Hondas and Yammys come up for sale in various
classifieds at good prices.
I heard of one owner who claims 7000 hrs from his Yamaha.
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Follow Up By: ross - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:44
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:44
Its a 2.1 tank,not engine. It does look good though.
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 20:11
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 20:11
P,
Consider the noise level carefully. For every 3db increase the noise doubles.
A two stroke chainsaw puts about 100db and can be heard for
miles. A 1000 watt Honda/Yamaha/Kipor Generator puts out about 50db and makes less noise than people chatting in the next
campsite.
64db is not quiet in the bush. I guess it depends where you
camp. Some people are very sensitive about generator noise.
Cheers,
Jim.
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