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| Champion 3500w, 4000w peak Generator |
We all know the importance of a backup generator. Here in Arizona, I'm just waiting for the next August brown-out due to the heavy load all our citizens (and illegal aliens) are going to put on the grid as soon as the ever-so-predictable heat wave hits.
I've blogged before about
how I use Alert emails with deal-posting websites to notify me instantly when items on my Wish List are available. One just popped up so I'm passing the alert on to you. Unfortunately, it isn't in my budget right now.
Cabela's Champion 3,500-Watt Generator Weekender Package $334.99 delivered.
http://www.cabelas.com/ This feature-packed generator delivers 3,500 running watts and up to 4,000 peak watts. Plus, you get even more with the Weekender Package: heavy-duty wheels, a clamp-on handle kit and polyester-lined PVC storage cover. With a noise level of 68db, it’s quiet – only 8db above normal conversation. Runs 12 hours at 50% load from a 4-gallon fuel tank. Receptacles include a 30-amp, 120-volt twist-lock; one 30-amp, 120-volt RV receptacle; and a 20-amp, 120-volt. Push-to-reset circuit breakers. Single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine with recoil start and low-oil shut-off. 1"-diameter tubular steel frame. Includes oil funnel, spark arrester and spark-plug wrench. One-year limited warranty.
Dimensions: 23-1/4"L x 17-1/2"W x 17-1/4"H.
Weight: 100 lbs.
There are plenty of excellent reviews on this generator both at the Cabela's page
linked above and
Amazon (who is selling this generator for $327.00 + $57.49 shipping fee).
I don't trust the Amazon description saying "generator can run lights, TV, refrigerator and sump pump all at the same time." I've read too many reviews over the past two years to believe this statement. Maybe if you're running a "dorm" fridge (mini fridge) but I doubt it.
If you're in the market for a nice, reliable backup generator (and not trying to power an entire house (dryer, full size fridge, microwave, etc) then THIS is the generator for you.
Let me know what you think.
<== + $57.49 shipping
you would think that it would have a 220 volt receptacle. I had one that looked like that one and had a 220 port. Need 220 to run the pump on my water well. Need one to replace it.
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