MrWizard wrote:
I suspect the people who are happy with them haven't reached the failure time between 100 and 150 hours.
Evidence it's not putting out the same power? Less power to my 120 volt appliances - my blender slows; my box fan slows, and it stops charging my batteries worth a damn. The generator gets quieter toward the end of its life too, and eventually it won't even power my little TV.
this is significant info
sounds like the engine is slowing down do to 'carbon clogged' exhaust
fan motor and blender motor speed are directly related to the 3600 rpm needed to maintain 60 cycle power and electric motor speeds
reduce speed to 3000 rpm and power is now 50cycle 100v
what oil are you mixing in the fuel
try using 2-stroke 'MOTORCYCLE' injection oil, yes it can be used in premix
TCW-3 rating synthetic blend, it burns ash & carbon free
buy it at the motorcycle shop, or pepboys, don't use cheap weed eater oil
Now we are getting somewhere. Engine loss of power. Clean carbon from exhaust and muffler and restore all the power.
