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Thu, 29 March 2012 22:38  |
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The little 800W 2 Stroke Generator at Harbor Fright is on sale for 3 days for $99. Anyone try one? Is it noisy at 50% load? I was thinking it would be good for occasional battery keeping until I get a propane fridge.
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164686 is a reply to message #164675] |
Thu, 29 March 2012 23:10  |
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This sounds like the one I inquired about last summer. I don't see a gen at harbor freight 800w for $99... I do see a 900 watt for $129.
I asked here about the 800, the general concensus was that there was better out there.... I was after size so I bought one.
It is a 800w two stroke, you mix oil with the gas.
It is about as loud or less than a lawn mower.
I have toyed with making a verticle stack to send the exhaust and hopefully noise up and away. Mechanical noise is very little, it is all exhaust. In contrast to the ONAN, it is mechanical and exhust noise and a lot of it.
The feed back from the buyers was that the quality control was questionable, naming the gas hose from the tank to the carb might leak on start up. Mine never did leak.
The other concern was the cheap spark plug. they suggested replacing it with a better one. I have not replaced it yet.
It starts rather easily and it can handle the RV charger and lights. It will not handle the Air con. I have started it off and on and plugged in the GMC and let her run. It would not have any problem if you were out booning but you would have to carry gas unless you can access fuel from the GMC tanks.
I think a tank is supposed to last 8 hours.
I thought it was cheap enough to try and if it destroys itself, which it has not, it isnt a big cash loss.....
I like the unit for what I described above, if that is what you are looking for....
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164690 is a reply to message #164675] |
Thu, 29 March 2012 23:41 |
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I've been told HF has a really good return policy if you don't like it. If your only using it for a battery charger, then $99 would be worth a try. They are heavy boogers however. I was shocked for how small it is, I think it weighed 40 lbs or so.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Harbor Fright Generator [message #164693 is a reply to message #164686] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 02:42 |
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Don't forget that as a 2 stroke burning oil, it's going to have that typical
2 cycle stink hanging around regardless of the direction that the exhaust is
pointed.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry C" <slawrence111@yahoo.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 22:10
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Harbor Fright Generator
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> This sounds like the one I inquired about last summer. I don't see a gen
> at harbor freight 800w for $99... I do see a 900 watt for $129.
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> I asked here about the 800, the general concensus was that there was
> better out there.... I was after size so I bought one.
>
> It is a 800w two stroke, you mix oil with the gas.
> It is about as loud or less than a lawn mower.
> I have toyed with making a verticle stack to send the exhaust and
> hopefully noise up and away. Mechanical noise is very little, it is all
> exhaust. In contrast to the ONAN, it is mechanical and exhust noise and a
> lot of it.
>
> The feed back from the buyers was that the quality control was
> questionable, naming the gas hose from the tank to the carb might leak on
> start up. Mine never did leak.
> The other concern was the cheap spark plug. they suggested replacing it
> with a better one. I have not replaced it yet.
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> It starts rather easily and it can handle the RV charger and lights. It
> will not handle the Air con. I have started it off and on and plugged in
> the GMC and let her run. It would not have any problem if you were out
> booning but you would have to carry gas unless you can access fuel from
> the GMC tanks.
>
> I think a tank is supposed to last 8 hours.
>
> I thought it was cheap enough to try and if it destroys itself, which it
> has not, it isnt a big cash loss.....
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> I like the unit for what I described above, if that is what you are
> looking for....
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> 74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164701 is a reply to message #164675] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 08:21 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Thu, 29 March 2012 21:38 |
The little 800W 2 Stroke Generator at Harbor Fright is on sale for 3 days for $99. Anyone try one? Is it noisy at 50% load? I was thinking it would be good for occasional battery keeping until I get a propane fridge.
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I bought one several years ago and although it was reliable and well built, it was pretty noisy--not bad, but definitley not as good as the Kipors I use now. It's a good genny for the money.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164723 is a reply to message #164675] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 12:47 |
Chr$
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I can handle the 2 Stroke smell much better than the rich smell from my Onan. It would probably smell like my outboard, which I enjoy.
It it is all exhaust noise. then a pipe or muffler would do the trick.
No budget for the Kipor right now.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164724 is a reply to message #164685] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 12:50 |
Chr$
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Carl?
You have anything to add?
Question is can you hear it much 25-30 feet away? I have several uses for this thing other than just for the MH. I want it to run lights, soldering iron, etc. and a fan when I am out at the rocket range.
| armandminnie wrote on Thu, 29 March 2012 21:06 |
Noise is subjective. I doubt that your neighbors would like it. Ask Carl S. about it
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-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Harbor Fright Generator [message #164727 is a reply to message #164724] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 13:09 |
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People take them to the Pull-a-Part to run electric cutting devices and
impact wrenches. I can hear them about 75 feet away. Objectionable about
25 feet.
I have been 85% deaf since birth if that helps.
Henry
Henry K. Blair, Jr.
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On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 1:50 PM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Carl?
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> You have anything to add?
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> Question is can you hear it much 25-30 feet away? I have several uses for
> this thing other than just for the MH. I want it to run lights, soldering
> iron, etc. and a fan when I am out at the rocket range.
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> armandminnie wrote on Thu, 29 March 2012 21:06
> > Noise is subjective. I doubt that your neighbors would like it. Ask Carl
> S. about it
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164728 is a reply to message #164723] |
Fri, 30 March 2012 13:37 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Fri, 30 March 2012 11:47 |
I can handle the 2 Stroke smell much better than the rich smell from my Onan. It would probably smell like my outboard, which I enjoy.
It it is all exhaust noise. then a pipe or muffler would do the trick.
No budget for the Kipor right now.
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I think you'll be happy with it. I used mine for a couple of years to top off my batts while camping. During the day, I don't think anyone would find it objectionable. It's mostly exhaust noise and you can direct that away from fellow campers. I fashined up a hose so that if I camped on the water, i could direct the exhaust into the water and it was virtually silent at that point.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164807 is a reply to message #164724] |
Sat, 31 March 2012 17:12 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Fri, 30 March 2012 10:50 |
Carl?
You have anything to add?
Question is can you hear it much 25-30 feet away? I have several uses for this thing other than just for the MH. I want it to run lights, soldering iron, etc. and a fan when I am out at the rocket range.
| armandminnie wrote on Thu, 29 March 2012 21:06 |
Noise is subjective. I doubt that your neighbors would like it. Ask Carl S. about it
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Chris,
I don't have one of those. Mine is a Honeywell inverter generator, and is probably quite a bit quieter. It cost about $500 too though. Apparently it bothered some of the people at MM-99 at Quartzsite the first year I used it. It didn't bother me so Screw 'em!!!!! (Pardon the courseness of that comment, I've been driving all day on the way home from Shawnee). Really, it shouldn't bother anybody at most outdoor events where generator use is common.
Carl S. Currently in Vega TX.
Carl Stouffer
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164821 is a reply to message #164675] |
Sat, 31 March 2012 19:30 |
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I saw those honeywell units at costco, and it, like Bell and Howell, are two brand names that seem to be stuck on just about every piece of shit that comes out of china today. Given that the "honeywell" logo was crooked, and it was $500, I passed. If I spend $500 on a genny, it will be a kipor.
I bought the HF genny for $99 and got the $20 2 year warranty and I am gonna run the piss outta this thing. If it craps out, I'll get a new one in two years or sooner.
I'll fire it up tomorrow and maybe take a video of it. I think I'm gonna make a water trap muffler for it too... Gears in my head are turning...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164834 is a reply to message #164821] |
Sat, 31 March 2012 20:40 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Sat, 31 March 2012 18:30 |
I saw those honeywell units at costco, and it, like Bell and Howell, are two brand names that seem to be stuck on just about every piece of shit that comes out of china today. Given that the "honeywell" logo was crooked, and it was $500, I passed. If I spend $500 on a genny, it will be a kipor.
I bought the HF genny for $99 and got the $20 2 year warranty and I am gonna run the piss outta this thing. If it craps out, I'll get a new one in two years or sooner.
I'll fire it up tomorrow and maybe take a video of it. I think I'm gonna make a water trap muffler for it too... Gears in my head are turning...
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Chris--i doubt you will be able to kill it. I sold mine for more than I paid after 2 years of use. I think you will be just fine.
Bob de Kruyff
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164836 is a reply to message #164821] |
Sat, 31 March 2012 20:53 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Sat, 31 March 2012 17:30 |
I saw those honeywell units at costco, and it, like Bell and Howell, are two brand names that seem to be stuck on just about every piece of shit that comes out of china today. Given that the "honeywell" logo was crooked, and it was $500, I passed. If I spend $500 on a genny, it will be a kipor.
I bought the HF genny for $99 and got the $20 2 year warranty and I am gonna run the piss outta this thing. If it craps out, I'll get a new one in two years or sooner.
I'll fire it up tomorrow and maybe take a video of it. I think I'm gonna make a water trap muffler for it too... Gears in my head are turning...
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Chris, You were right to give that Honeywell a pass. The first one I got WAS crap and was replaced under the warranty. The second one seems much better but is NO match for a Honda or even a Kippor.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Harbor Fright Generator [message #164855 is a reply to message #164836] |
Sun, 01 April 2012 01:30 |
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great site for buying?
On Mar 31, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> Chr$ wrote on Sat, 31 March 2012 17:30
>> I saw those honeywell units at costco, and it, like Bell and Howell, are two brand names that seem to be stuck on just about every piece of shit that comes out of china today. Given that the "honeywell" logo was crooked, and it was $500, I passed. If I spend $500 on a genny, it will be a kipor.
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>> I bought the HF genny for $99 and got the $20 2 year warranty and I am gonna run the piss outta this thing. If it craps out, I'll get a new one in two years or sooner.
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>> I'll fire it up tomorrow and maybe take a video of it. I think I'm gonna make a water trap muffler for it too... Gears in my head are turning...
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> Chris, You were right to give that Honeywell a pass. The first one I got WAS crap and was replaced under the warranty. The second one seems much better but is NO match for a Honda or even a Kippor.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Harbor Fright Generator [message #164856 is a reply to message #164836] |
Sun, 01 April 2012 01:33 |
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crs, forgot to post it. sorry. I havn't had a drink yet.
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On Mar 31, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
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> Chr$ wrote on Sat, 31 March 2012 17:30
>> I saw those honeywell units at costco, and it, like Bell and Howell, are two brand names that seem to be stuck on just about every piece of shit that comes out of china today. Given that the "honeywell" logo was crooked, and it was $500, I passed. If I spend $500 on a genny, it will be a kipor.
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>> I bought the HF genny for $99 and got the $20 2 year warranty and I am gonna run the piss outta this thing. If it craps out, I'll get a new one in two years or sooner.
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>> I'll fire it up tomorrow and maybe take a video of it. I think I'm gonna make a water trap muffler for it too... Gears in my head are turning...
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> Chris, You were right to give that Honeywell a pass. The first one I got WAS crap and was replaced under the warranty. The second one seems much better but is NO match for a Honda or even a Kippor.
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164927 is a reply to message #164675] |
Sun, 01 April 2012 18:43 |
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Ok, video won't really get the point across, but at Idle, and at about 1/2 load with a 500 W lamp, it isn't bad, not much louder than a Honda EU1000, but with the usual two stroke pop and burble. Sorta sounds like a Trabant, an East German Car.
At full load, or probably a bit higher at 10A, It is pretty loud, but it's all exhaust, and some intake. I think I could quiet that down a bit. I ran it with a small canister Vac. It was loud enough to drown out the Vac, but it isn't that loud of a vac to begin with.
It'll do, especially on a 20 ft cable... 
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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| Re: Harbor Fright Generator [message #164952 is a reply to message #164927] |
Sun, 01 April 2012 20:48 |
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| Chr$ wrote on Sun, 01 April 2012 16:43 |
Ok, video won't really get the point across, but at Idle, and at about 1/2 load with a 500 W lamp, it isn't bad, not much louder than a Honda EU1000, but with the usual two stroke pop and burble. Sorta sounds like a Trabant, an East German Car.
At full load, or probably a bit higher at 10A, It is pretty loud, but it's all exhaust, and some intake. I think I could quiet that down a bit. I ran it with a small canister Vac. It was loud enough to drown out the Vac, but it isn't that loud of a vac to begin with.
It'll do, especially on a 20 ft cable...
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Stick it in your camping neighbor's tent (when he's not in it, of course), that ought to quiet it down! 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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