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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
If the generator was a Honda that set me back $2,000 dollars, or an Onan that came in at over $3,000 - sure, I would be pretty upset if it became totally obsolete and no parts were available in 5-10 years. But for a $250.00 Chinese import, I don't care if parts are not available in 5-10 years (I could possibly adapt or make other parts work if needed). "If" it does make it 10 years, that is only $25.00 per year - pretty good depreciation ratio. By then there will be a newer technology that is most likely cheaper and more efficient. I don't necessarily disagree with you. But there has been alot of talk about these being fairly hi quality units. If that is the case, it is not unreasonable to assume that, if this isn't heavily used, it is quite possible that it can last 5 years. Forget 5-10 years, since this thread has started, the models going to pep boys have changed a few times in the span of 1 year. And I am not bashing, I am probably buying one of these units this week, just trying to find out which one. And yes, I keep stuff for a long, long time. ;)303Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I would say one of the definite downsides for many of these chinese units is the fact that they don't seem to keep a particular unit with a particular configuration very long. I think that will make it difficult to find parts if you have one and need it serviced in 5-10 years. By then they may have switched engines/importers half a dozen times. I know its been said that honda parts MAY fit, but I don't know if that has been proven.303Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
One thing I forgot to mention. Pep Boys also has a complete different unit/name bearing the same product number #56350/tg-3000. It looks similar but is not a wen. It was something like T-USA and was a 3600 peak 3000 continuous. It had similar outlets as the old model powerpro 3500.303Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Well I did some more research while at Pep Boys on why they didn't have the newer version. I first talked to a guy there and he said I was wrong that I could get 3000 from one plug on the old version and that there was no new version. He also said that the curcuit breaker was the toggle switch. I asked him to hold on while I called the tech number.. he then conveniently disappeared and went to lunch. I talked to Mike at the number above and he first said that the old unit would work fine and that they were the same. I told him about splitting the 3000 watts and he then said I was right and it sounded like I needed the newer version. He told me to tell the guys to order me one of the new ones. At that point I talked to another Pep Boys associate and he confirmed that there was 2 versions but for some reason they haven't ever gotten it and they can't order it and specify which one because they have the same SKU and model number. He did mention another store that had them and gave me the managers name and phone number to call to see if they had one...much more helpful and knowledgable than the first guy. Anyway, be aware of that if you are looking for a unit at your Pep Boys. There are still a bunch of old ones out there. This store had approx 10 of the old ones and they said they had just recieved that shipment.324Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
oldschoolrig wrote: I went out bought a power pro 3500 at the local Pep Boys. The above poster is right the newer versions now to have the switch installed. Does your power pro 3500 a different item number? The old style one is #56350. My Pepboys only has the old style and i want to see if they can order a new style one, but I don't know if they'll know what I'm talking about if I say the new one with a switch that can supply full wattage to one plug.. Thanks to all that have contributed to this thread, I read the whole thing... took me all day! Great read!354Views0likes0Comments
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