What to do with Generac having bad board?

My point is that even I spend $350 on new board, Generac tend to break very often, while $500 can buy me generator with 2 years warranty.
I had 2 of those Generac and both blew the board.
There is no way I can test the board alone, but one board would not activate the starter. I could bypass that with a jumper. (there is video on youtube where one owner extended the jumper to additional switch inside and reported that 2 year later it still works).
2nd board would not give power to ignition coil. Did not try to jump that.
But bottom line, 2 board failed on 2 generators is not making me to buy 3rd one for full price.

I would replace the part.
What part of what generator model is bad? Who tested it?

MrWizard wrote:
while i like to save money

i would spend the $350, IF a less expensive board is not an option

why junk a good generator worth 10* the cost of the board

X2, fix it. You can't buy a good generator for $350.

Well this isn't for everyone but I would be mighty curious about exactly what failed on the board. If it was a PROM control or an oscillator then things get narrow. If the inverter portioned it is the freq generating section or power FETs?

Reminds me of trying to find a good used battery in Mexico. How many are on the waiting list? Got a stopwatch to time the implied warranty?

Invest $350 and how much can you get for it on Craigs List?

while i like to save money

i would spend the $350, IF a less expensive board is not an option

why junk a good generator worth 10* the cost of the board