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...
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Reply By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:42

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 16:42
I would think a 2.1 litre single cylinder engine would be subject to a little bit of vibration:-)
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Follow Up By: Member - AJB (VIC) - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:00

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:00
But it would have some torque though!
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Follow Up By: George_M - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:16

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:16
Too right - my wife's NIssan Pulsar only has a 1.6L motor.
Come any closer and I'll rip your throat out!

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Follow Up By: GoneTroppo Member (FNQ) - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:38

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 17:38
On the other hand if you got six of the buggers (still under $3000) somehow got then joined together you'd have a 12.6 l engine, ample torque and it should fix the vibration problem.
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:31

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 19:31
You are all very nasty :)
Poor bugger, probably means the fuel tank capacity?
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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.

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Jim.

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Reply By: PradOz - Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 22:22

Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009 at 22:22
Thank you everyone for the info and knowledge. Plenty for me to think about
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