Generator Help - need to buy in next week...
So - we aren't too savvy with understanding how to measure what kind of generator power we need to get when we buy one within the next week. We know it will be an investment. Here are the details:...
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Hi Mr. Wizard,
Part of the reason you get good service is the constant use. For myself, since I started full timing I've used less than 100 hours of genny time.
I had a Kipor which served me well for nine years. Then I decided to replace it. Finally I ended up with a Yamaha 3000 sIEB, because, with infrequent use, lesser generators don't do well at all.
I'm still "on the fence" about going "whole hog" on upgrading my solar. I am only using one tank of fuel per week with the generator. I am urban docking with access to shore power.
In your shoes, I'd definitely be redoing my solar with higher output panels. I have enough roof real estate to have 1450 watts which would pretty much eliminate generator use.
Part of the reason you get good service is the constant use. For myself, since I started full timing I've used less than 100 hours of genny time.
I had a Kipor which served me well for nine years. Then I decided to replace it. Finally I ended up with a Yamaha 3000 sIEB, because, with infrequent use, lesser generators don't do well at all.
I'm still "on the fence" about going "whole hog" on upgrading my solar. I am only using one tank of fuel per week with the generator. I am urban docking with access to shore power.
In your shoes, I'd definitely be redoing my solar with higher output panels. I have enough roof real estate to have 1450 watts which would pretty much eliminate generator use.
