What are your thoughts? Do you agree? What other models would you add or replace?

@peterparsons7141

Жыл бұрын

I think you nailed it, with you comments and review. And look forward to future previews of new generators etc. I’m definitely going propane ready for generator’s from this point forward, and I saw your mention of running some new models in series/parallel without mods. I wonder what the limitations on hooking generators together? Generator noise is my biggest issue. gas has been the source of many of my small engine problems. Propane does not degrade over time(that’s what’s documented) ? Electric start ? I’m tempted to put access to the crank bolt so I can start them with a heavy power tool ?

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes many new models coming out..👍🏼

@Rockrewls

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends I wish Genmax was available in Canada.

@rickgibbs805

Жыл бұрын

Yes I will prolly go with champ after vid and reading reviews of several. Like for it to be lighter but can't have it all lol

@claddagh1000

4 ай бұрын

Predator 3500 has been great for me

I personally went with quality and paid the price. Both my Honda 3000 and 2200 are over 10 years old and have worked flawlessly.

I appreciate the work you do with these generators.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Thank you..😀👍🏼👊🏼

THANK YOU!!! Just what I am looking for. Really good video 😊 I appreciate the work you put in to your videos they make information gathering so handy! Thanks again Johnny 👍👍

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

No problem glad this helped you out…😀👍🏼

very good review. Thanks now to find the right one I need to power certain things

Great video and review. I am a 1st time viewer of your channel.

@johnnysweekends

8 ай бұрын

Awesome , welcome!! And thank you 😀👍🏼👊🏼

Great reviews! Personally, I went with 2 Champion 2500-watt dual-fuel inverter generators and a parallel box. I've only used propane fuel (so far) and piped them both directly to the low-pressure side (11" w/c ) of my 250 Gallon bulk propane tank. I can run one or both as needed to power the house or recharge the battery bank on my solar system. Great little units, and very quiet.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Roy thanks for the feed back. Yea again I read and get feed back on these, and most seem to love them so far. 👍🏼😀👊🏼

@shaunnightfire8269

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Could you give more info on the propane hose you used. I wanted to do something similar with my 100 gallon tank!

@royrobinson4636

Жыл бұрын

@@shaunnightfire8269 ~ The easiest way is to use stainless flexible gas dryer piping. Tee into your low-pressure side, add male/female quick disconnects and a shut-off valve for each generator. Use the yellow pipe tape or pipe dope that's rated for gas.

Thanks for the list and great video as always. Have you ever tested the firman lineup? Specifically the Costco model? I’m currently running that one and I like it for the most part except how loud it is. Has a lot of key features but missing some. For 599 though, it’s tough to beat…

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

The firman brand has a couple good units and a couple that are still problematic like the 2000 watt with the low air intake under the unit. This allowed water and dust to be sucked right in. Prematurely damaging the unit. Also I hear like you said, a little louder then other comparable units. I think the best thing about the firman is Costco is carrying it. Which the return policy is one of the best. They take back dead Xmas trees apparently 😂👍🏼

Awesome list! Great to see Champion as the champion!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

🤫 😂👍🏼 it’s a great unit. Sometimes hard to find though

An absolute must have!

Great video. Many surprises in your Top 10 but I can't disagree with any of your choices. Those prices are CRAZY for the the Top 2!! I purchased my Yamaha EF3000iSEB on October 16, 2006 for $2,579.97 WITHOUT Dual Fuel or remote start!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Ahh that Yamaha is a Tank!! But in every sense, it may be heavy but it’s quiet and will run forever. Well most seem to. Good unit just bigger and has some weight. Thank you as well. Appreciate the feed back ..👍🏼😀👊🏼

Thanks for the info this really helps out!!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

No problem glad this helps 😀👍🏼

Thank you!! Great informative Video that Really helped me! I've looked at so many different inverters until I was just Confused! Lol

@johnnysweekends

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help 😀👍🏼

Great video! Love my 3500 Dual fuel MaxpeedingRods ( Genmax ). Used it only once so far but flawless and for me as a mobile DJ I love the small size and cost compared to a Honda is great. Keep the video's coming!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate it. Make sure to keep the battery charged if you don’t use it often 👍🏼

Thanks for all your efforts. Great videos. Have you had opportunity to look at the Wen 3600 watt portable. Can’t seem to find much info on it. New model?

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks. I have not had a chance to look at that yet, and yes new model as I literally saw it just a few days ago.

Great video! That said, how about a top 10, or top 5 diesel gen video(?)

Great video!! Lots of great info🤩

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼😀

What up Doe!? Great video, very good top ten list. I vote the Wen 3800 as my midsize Gen top choice. It was cool chatting on the Livestream yesterday, enjoy your...

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Hey Campbell soup, yes nice to see ya in there and yes the wen still gets many positive comments and reviews. And thank you 😀👍🏼👊🏼

@campbellsoup4910

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends YES SIR!

Genmax has the most innovative and feature packed units in the last couple years. It’s amazing to see all of their new products. Hopefully their customer service and parts availability holds true. And reliability

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I agree nice to see units that really are different. And yes, I hope they build up the warranty and parts area…👍🏼

@patrickdolan.

11 ай бұрын

Project farm channel showed horrible engine wear in the oil samples compared to other generators

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

It wasn’t horrible engine wear like other tests. Plus I told Todd he needs to change the oil once or twice to remove the assembly grease. This will skew the tests results from black stone labs. Not sure if that’s exactly who he uses but it one of the main ones. Still a good test. But that’s also not a flagship unit for genmax. Totally different engine than anything in the video review

Love my Champion 4500 with remote start!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Such a good unit.. How many hours..?

I also agree that Champion offers a great combination of quality and price coupled with that all important service and parts availability. I own five generators....a 3400 Champion, 3 of the 2000Watt Champions and one Honda EU6500 for home backup. I truly wish the Trifuel 10500 Watt Genmax was available in Canada. I would then sell the Honda and buy that one so I can hook into the natural gas supply in my home AND put some money back in my pocket (the HONDA has fabulous resale value)...makes much more sense than modifying the Honda to work on natural gas.

Thanks for the video

Keep up the good work! 🤠👍🏻🇺🇸

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

😀👍🏼👊🏼🇺🇸

Mine came in at #4. Thanks for the review...........

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Nice 😀👍🏼 And thank you !! 👊🏼

Very fine review of your top 10! I purchased the ALP propane model, in part because of it’s low weight and no gas possible. However, your review of models with excellent wheels and dual and even tri fuel options are compelling. There is just no perfect time to buy!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t mind testing the Alp and checking it out. Maybe I’ll contact them and see if they are interested. Nice little unit just not a lot of power but great for recharging batteries and such. Plus it is small. Idk maybe they will contact me. Maybe not. But glad you liked the video and thanks for watching 😀👍🏼

That champion remote start is just the fuel model I wished they had that model duel fuel with the remote start I would buy it in a heartbeat

Great video, curious on your thoughts about the Cummings Onan 4500??

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

The Cummins and Westinghouse are the same unit except onan possibly has better inverter board in it. Engine is the same. I know the Westinghouse has several issues still.

Nothing to say BUT ; Great Job Brother... thky dan t. palm springs calif USA

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Daniel appreciate it. Palm Springs is nice, a little humid sometimes but nice 😁👍🏼

Question: Can you use the propane quick connect on our camper (used for grill) to connect to the Champion generator (or others).

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

Yes that’s how I run mine..!! 👍🏼😀

Great video John... I listened to every word... I have the Predator 3500, the Maxpeedingrods 3500 and the old Honda EU2000i.... What sucks is I live in California... You can't get most of these generators in this state....

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you. Most people just skip around and ask a ton of questions that were in the video 🤷🏼‍♂️ lol And I’m there with ya. I’m in far nor cal and I can’t get many generators unless certain circumstance’s so I can review them. But I want to compare a Honda eu3200i but I can’t even find one in a near by state they are sold as soon as they get them which Nevada and Oregon get very few like 3 every couple months. And they have the price at like $2800 so it’s over $3k out the door. That’s ludicrous I’m sorry. I just don’t get what they are doing. Grabbing a few sales at a high margin verses getting thousands of sales at a medium margin. But I hear ya. Have to have a friend ship ya one lol.

@Golden_writes550

6 ай бұрын

I can and I live in California.🤷‍♂

@johnnysweekends

6 ай бұрын

Not if you buy on Amazon, Walmart works or some of the box stores

@JoSt5646

2 ай бұрын

Drive to Reno. 🎉 It's 3.5hrs and you can escape the communist grasp.

I wish I had seen this sooner, the "Maxspeeding Rods" generator is super interesting for one reason. I'm a huge gear head and that co.pany has been taking the budget automotive world by storm. It seems like everything they put their name on is gold. Turbos, connecting rods, pistons, etc. from them are cheap and work as promised. Are they as good as the big names? Of course not, but they're 90% of the performance for less than half the cost with allegedly really decent customer service. Idk how they do it.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Most of the response I get is still positive for those. A couple had problems but so far so good. 😀👍🏼

Hi JW, Is it right to say Genmax is the ‘ Parent ‘ company, and MXR and a couple of others spring from it? The 145cc engine seems to be common across two or three different brands. I guess Dinking and Goyou build them, and Genmax seems to be the ‘ retail ‘ outlet. Any thoughts on this? They seem to have nailed it with this 145cc engine/3kw class.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Yes there are a few manufacturers that supply most of the off brands we see. Genmax being one of them which is Dinking power. They have made generators for years and came out with the Genmax line. Gouyo tech I’m not sure about because there are several. So tough to keep track. But there are some that are better than others. And yea so far I think they nailed this 145cc engine. So far it seems to be doing well.

bought a Dinking 4000W inverter gen, its great and reliable, looks remarkably like it was made by some other company.

@johnnysweekends

5 күн бұрын

Dinking power makes genmax, pulsar products, Maxpeeding rods and one or two more. But not every model from those companies but several

'Sup Jonny.. haha.. Was checking out what other vids you have.. I have 2 of them Honda EU2000i genny's and the parallel adapter too. 46lbs, 11amps each.. Quiet and fuel efficient..

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Yea good pair when you have the companion model as well. And thanks for stopping by and checking out the collection..😂👍🏼 Feel free to comment or ask questions or leave knowledge for anyone any time. It’s a community effort 😀👍🏼

Westinghouse igen4500df is awesome can't go wrong and better than Honda.

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Any brand beside Honda you would suggest for Burning Man? With the dusty/harsh environment (and no gas stations nearby) I can’t determine the best choice. Will likely only be used once or twice a year, doesn’t make sense to buy a Honda.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Well depends how much power you need. And only once or twice a year… again that little Aipower is not a bad unit for a cheap price or the little champion. But once you get it out of the box fire it up and make sure it runs. Change the oil in the first 30-60mins and always run a fuel conditioner and you won’t have any problems. But definitely drain the carb if letting it sit for several months.. Aipower amzn.to/3KNyQKA Fuel treatment amzn.to/3Gt1xts

@garyhaynes9208

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends it’s looking like I’ll need @ 4000 watts, preferably larger so it’s not overworked. Maintenance is definitely key-I have a 5000 watt from the 90’s still works. Very loudly still works… I’m pretty much at sea level , the black rock dessert is some 3800ft, would you know if I’ll need to rejet the carb for whatever I end up with? Thanks for the advice!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

You are right at that area to were a rejet would be helpful but not necessary. I would go with a 5500 or 6000 watt if running 4000 watts for several hours.

Awaiting arrival of a new Champion 2500 dual fuel. Will use it primarily as a charging unit for a couple of battery power supply units purchased for power out situations.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

It will do great for that…👍🏼

Just bought the Pulsar 4000. Not a lot of features, but it is small, light, and just over $500. That is for dual fuel. Despite there being many "manufacturers", only a few companies make most of them. Would be nice if a list of who made what was available. I suspect other than the Honda and Yamaha that the innards aren't made by the company on the logo.

@johnnysweekends

6 ай бұрын

Good choice and yes many are made from a couple of the same Chinese companies. GenMax 3500, Maxpeedingrods 3500 and pulsar 4000 should all be from Dinking power

Honda is still a champion, we need a reliable one😀

@johnnysweekends

7 ай бұрын

😂👍🏼

When I compared specs, seemed the pulsar 4000 was priced like 3000 models from the other companies, even comparing BF prices. The Pulsar GQ model deviated. Shinrae. A reviewer had problems with it so I went with an older model.

Thanks very much!

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

👍🏼😀

Great review! I'm sticking with my 2018 Honda EU2200I. 😊

I’m running the power horse 4500 W generator from Northern tools as it gives me a little more power than the predator for the same overall size. I have just north of 500 hours on it right now and it’s still going strong.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I think that’s a good unit, basically the same. But I think there are more HF stores making it easier to buy.

@nathan3306

Жыл бұрын

Smart choice. I would buy the powerhorse over the predator. More power and features.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I thought I would get better responses from the videos I did because I would buy the powerhorse as well but people still bought the predator

@nathan3306

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends 🤣 I’m not surprised. I’m pretty sure Northern Tool has a solid warranty as well.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

From what I have read there warranty seems good as well. To bad no stores farther south. But of course it’s northern tool 🤔😂👍🏼

I buy the champion 4650 👍yesterday 🙂

@johnnysweekends

7 ай бұрын

Good choice 👍🏼

Still undecided. Gonna check into the champion that got number one. Mainly for rv, just starting out . Used a honda 2000i but no beuno running the ac. Trying to avoid china stuff and unnecessary weight.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Well if your trying to stay with Honda the new eu3200 is nice but obviously at a premium price. Nd its only 2600 watts. The champion and both the wen in this review still get positive reviews. The 3800 listed in the links of this review I believe is on special to.

Are these being used while driving down the road? Mounted in a motorhome underbody?

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

I have seen people strap them to a storage rack on the back but not in a storage compartment.

Is the Champion 4500 suitable for longterm use or just occasional use only. How many lifetime hours is it rated for?

@johnnysweekends

4 ай бұрын

Hours can change greatly just from users and conditions. In harsh environments obviously it wont last as long. Under ideal conditions and proper maintenance then most seem to last about 3000-5000 max. If you need something large then maybe a diesel generator, or something larger that also doesn’t have to work as hard. You want to buy something that will run in the 30-70% range of your load needs. Idling a big generator is not good and also running at full load is also not good.

Thank you.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

😀👍🏼

Have you done a review of the champion 2500? I dont seem to see one other then the mention in this video. Mainly wondering how quiet it is as im hearing mixed reviews. Thanks

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

I haven’t on that specific but most all are so close in that range because they all use a Yamaha mz80 clone engine and the muffler is really the only difference. And when it’s middle to upper loads it will be a little louder but you need to buy the right gen for your use. And it’s only 1800 running but that’s only once in a while.

@user-pg8js8un8j

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! So pretty comparable to the honda 2200 and others for noise with small loads then?

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

@user-pg8js8un8j the Honda will always be the quietest but the little champion does a good job on the low loads to mid lows then around the middle you’ll notice it but it’s not harsh. Around 75% is when you know it’s louder than the Hondas but it also depends where it is and how far. Lots of variables

@user-pg8js8un8j

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated

Who makes the engine for the Champion and Wen generators that you reviewed? Thanks

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

Wen and champion now share the same rato 212cc engine …😀👍🏼

@dukemanvillle

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your answer. One of the reasons why I asked is that there are very few service locations in my area according to WEN support. So I'm guessing that since the engines are the same, maybe that would allow more service locations to work on it for me. What do you think?

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

@dukemanvillle yes. And most the units that use a 212cc engine share a lot of the same parts and can be found on eBay and more.

Well John... based on your reviews... I bought the Champion 4650 Dual fuel...

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

Ohh nice choice !

Have you tested the Pulsar Products GD400BN, 4,000watt dual fuel inverter generator? I'm very interested in this generator.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I have not. But several pulsar units are made from Genmax. If it says dinking power then it’s a Genmax unit. But I don’t know on this specific model.

@charlesklaus6290

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends dinking power? Have not heard that term.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

They make a lot of units all the Genmax is there line. They make a lot of the pulsar units and some DuroMax as well. They build lots of generators for customers I guess. Been around since 2012 like I mentioned in the video when I went to vegas

Good videos, but you need to test the Generac IQ3500 is so quite and smooth

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like and don’t like that unit as it would be a good stationary unit but there is no way to move it easy and it’s heavy. So a wheel or trolley kit would be needed. That may be one of the best units with there name on it. Since generac doesn’t actually make it. Although overly expensive unless on sale

Where does the firman line of generators fit in?

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

I dont like the 2000 it had issues and the rest like the smaller 3000 and a larger unit have been back and forth. But I hear they have been doing better. One thing is Costco carry’s them so returns are easier. But any return on a gen unit can be tough sometimes.

These are all cute generators, I'm all about the big ones 10k and over!

@johnnysweekends

5 ай бұрын

Ahhh the big are nice but gotta have both. If you only need a little power for a long time it’s much more fuel efficient. Plus much more portable. One big,one small 👍🏼

I have the Westinghouse iGen 4500. Runs but no power output. Going on a week and no reply from "customer service". So, took back for a replacement. Got a good deal on it. Will be selling it and getting a Champion.

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

I have been telling people do not buy it and they still do. It’s junk, still complaints today

Inverter, dual fuel AND remote start is very hard to find. I want to power our off/grid home using bulk, once a year fill tank and start and stop without going outdoors. The SUA3800iED seemed to fit this bill. But it had a number of problems. First, right out of the box it wouldn't start on LP. Turned out to be a defective spark plug and the integral resistor that's cast in the porcelain. Replaced with a NGK brand. Then after a short while running solidly on LP it suddenly stopped one night. Appears that they had used an intermittent rated main LP shutoff valve. The electric solenoid coil completely fried into a full short circuit and even blew the main battery fuse. Replaced the fuse and disconnected the valve to run on gasoline only. That only lasted a few days and fuel started running out of the air filter box from the carburetor. That was probably a carburetor "sinking float" problem. So back to Costco it went for a refund. I'm just playing the waiting game to see if the deficiencies have been resolved in the next shipment. I like the overall design if it weren't for the flaws.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Yes need to move up to a larger unit like some of the Genmax 6000 or 7250 Or the Genmax 3500

What are your thoughts on northern tool power horse 4500

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

It’s the same unit in a way but better. If you are around northern tool I would go that route…. See here Predator 3500 VS Powerhorse 4500 Review Quietest Generator!!!!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWisk9KribW7fLA.html

Our family has used Yamaha generators since our weekend cabin was built in 1986. One of which I still use to run power tools from time to time which is an early 80’s Yamaha 1200 and if the generator does not start on first pull, it’s either out of gas or gas valve not turned on. From late 90’s to now we have used both Yamaha and Honda inverters ranging from 1000w to 2200w for weekend use both summer and winter in northern Canada and while none of these generators are made to operate every weekend for approximately 50+ hours straight. The Honda’s will start to burn oil and need piston ring replacement long before the Yamaha’s of equal size. Sometimes a full year prior. Again, none of these portables are designed to run 50+ hours non-stop per week so naturally the Yamaha’s eventually burn oil as well and need rings replaced. I often wonder if small diesel units existed would they be better suited for such constant use.

@johnnysweekends

24 күн бұрын

Would love a small diesel but everyone manufacture says the same. It’s no longer portable because a small unit is heavy and then they are also much more expensive. And more maintenance.

I've got three years of flawless heavy use out of my dual fuel EU2200i so far. Mine is a version from just before they added the bluetooth, which would have been nice. Fair comment about the price - they are not cheap - but I needed something reliable. Clearly there are some great alternatives now so if I had to buy again I might do the unthinkable and try something other than a Honda. 😮

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

😲 nooo! Lol . Honda is still great but I think they slipped a little. And again a factory dual fuel model would have been a really nice unit.

Which would you choose to parallel to an RV with two 15k AC units without soft start?

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

Tough choice. Do you want suit case type generators ? The pulsar units or the new Maxpeeding rods are nice. The Hondas obviously are a great choice but gas only and darn near maxed with both units running. Champion 4500 is nice or the when 4500 is new but really a copy of the champion but cheaper. I would do a couple pulsar 4000 or the new Maxpeeding rods which is a new smart gen but same manufacturer. See here..amzn.to/3SO6gvb Or…super sale now ending soon..amzn.to/3SMU91B

@markwgundert4251

3 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends I would definitely prefer dual fuel suitcase generators, so the Pulsar would be my preference between the two mentioned. Just found a new 5000W Pulsar Inverter Dual Fuel PG5000BiSRCO..looks pretty neat.

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

@markwgundert4251 yea I have seen that and it uses a larger 191cc engine but keep in mind other gens with that output are using a 212cc like the wen and champion 4500. So it’s more of a higher reving engine. Which means fuel economy and noise could be higher. Although I have not tested it

I have a Champion dual fuel in the 4000 series, worked great the first time, after that had nothing but problems from the 30 amp plug, the 20 amps appear to work, but not immediately. Really disappointed with that purchase😢.

@johnnysweekends

7 ай бұрын

Did your take it back? Did you call champion ? Did you test it immediately after purchase? Just trying to gather data. What model?

Just got a 3500 genmax iaed hope it's holds up.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Nice let me know how it does. Change the oil after the first 30 mins to one hour..👍🏼 A battery tender is nice as well if you doing use it often.

Any news on the Genmax fuel pump?

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

They said soon… So keep checking back 👍🏼😀

Looks like i could pickup the number one pick now at tractor supply store.

@johnnysweekends

5 ай бұрын

Yes tractor supply is a great place to grab one. But don’t always have the best sales but can grab the return warranty though 👍🏼

I'm going to buy a new Champion 4650. I found an older model without a CO sensor at a local store, however I can save $130 by buying a newer model that has the CO sensor. I'm not a fan of the CO sensors, having disabled them on my Hondas, and I'm sure I can do the same with this Champion. I'm thinking I should suck it up and spend the extra money on the one unencumbered by the CO sensor hardware. I'd like to know which one you'd buy...thank you.

@johnnysweekends

4 ай бұрын

I dont prefer them either myself as I know, hey …run the generator far enough away from a home or RV. Plus I have those inside my home and RV. And yea more and more people are finding way to bypass them. Another reason im moving more and more to propane as the CO is way less than gasoline.

Wen for the win for me !

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

Excellent choice !!

What about generac iq3500 ??? Must be # 1 or 2

@johnnysweekends

8 ай бұрын

At first it was too expensive for what it was, plus no wheels, no dual fuel, no remote option as well. Quiet yes, heavy yes. But the price has dropped a lot. Hence better options

WEN has a 4500 model now. Bought one a month ago.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Yea I noticed that unit and I bet it is a rebranded unit since it uses the same 212cc engine as the champion. Same box frame and more. Only different is the display. So more than likely same unit.

@markhagopian3257

Жыл бұрын

I believe so. The champion, wen, and predator have shared the same engine for years. Don't know who makes what.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I mentioned who made them in a couple videos and I think rato was one of them but they switched at some point. Or they switched to the rato 🤔 I forget now lol.

@cocosurgerow

10 ай бұрын

The best generator is one that starts when you need it.

Will the dual units work with natural gas ?

@johnnysweekends

3 ай бұрын

Depends on the unit. If the load regulator is on the supplied propane hose then yes. If it’s inside the ten then no Either way you have to buy a NG kit for around $275

@georgegould667

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Champion customer service is bad. Over 1.5hr waiting to speak a rep. They did not replace a bad carb on my new 4000w, but was quick to try a sell me one! Predator/HF customer service wins!

@johnnysweekends

9 ай бұрын

When was this you tried to get ahold of them? Also what model? Also good to have feed back as normally they do pretty well. And carb are cheap like $38 👍🏼

@taphunt3243

9 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends 1Sept, yesterday, and today. Model 200921 4000w/5000w

@johnnyweekend what’s the best generator that outputs over 7000watts?

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

Like over 7000 running ?

@mattmoraes1841

11 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends yes I saw firman 7500 watts for $699 at Costco

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

Ok that’s the open frame tri fuel unit. But I don’t think that one is a inverter so one speed on the engine and not pure sine wave power. Which isn’t always needed really. Depends on the user if they have certain items they are powering or charging

@mattmoraes1841

10 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends powering portable ac u it some lights wifi router and tv and phones and iPads

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

Wow you can go much smaller if that’s all. How many watts does the AC unit pull at max..? You could easily go to a much smaller 4500 start and 4000 or 3500 running unit. Many in this video would be more than enough. The Ac unit is the only thing that will draw a lot of power depending on size. But that wont be more than 1500 watts max or so if plugged into a standard outlet.

What about Scheppach sg2500i generator ??

@johnnysweekends

5 ай бұрын

I dont know anything about it but another Chinese brand but not sure where from.

@josipvucic6906

5 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends Its German brand with china parts ...you can google it for more info ..its is worth buying( ourand 450euro)?

The Westinghouse 4500 bad inverter board is True, I have ONE!!!!!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh nooo! Did they fix ? Or how old is the unit? It’s a bummer because that could have been a good unit. Thanks for letting me and others know..👍🏼👊🏼

@CT9905.

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends The unit is over five years old, it will not carry a full Thirty amps load only half!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

How many hours? Did it always do that? I have no actual proof but it was rumored the onan 4500 had a better inverter in it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@CT9905.

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnysweekends Hours: 96, oil is changed every 100 hours and Yes it is True. The Onan does have a better inverter, KZreadr Gavin’s Garage performed a side by side Test on the Onan and Westinghouse and the Onan carried more Amps and Longer than the Westinghouse!

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Yea not many hours. Yea I did see the video but I wonder how many times he performed the test. If I have like units and I find one perform much better then the other I may repeat the test 3-4 times to make sure it truly is better or maybe the load type changed the way it would hold a load and then shut down. Resistive loads and inductive loads will react a little differently

Do all AiPower generators use Yamaha engines?

@johnnysweekends

26 күн бұрын

No, but the Yamaha MZ-80 is the most popular 80cc engine and there are many Chinese clone brands of it. As they get larger they switch to different Chinese manufacturers.

Firman should have made the list if Ai power made it

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

It depends on model but the firman is still newer and being the intake on the small 2000 is directly on the bottom several failed prematurely from water and excessive dust intrusion. Maybe the newer models have changed

⛔️ Champion service reps are sometimes hard to understand. But, mostly it takes 20 - 60 minutes for them to answer the phone. Leaving your number for a call-back is a good option ⚠️

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I think many companies are still suffering from shortages, so I try to give a little grace with some things. It seems like with any company 45mins is the average wait time.

@delMajor_123

9 күн бұрын

I just bought a Champion 4500 series. I had a question or two on it. I contacted customer service thru email, got a clear and understandable answer next day.

@johnnysweekends

9 күн бұрын

@delMajor_123 thanks for the feedback 👍🏼

Had 2 of the predator 2000 generators, both junk. First one was hard to start and second one never did start. Returned both and bought the predator 4000. So far been good, we'll see. Never will buy another predator 2000 again!

@johnnysweekends

11 ай бұрын

Interesting the little predators have had a lot of positive feedback. But i do know the changed the predator 3500 from the original and i think they may have on the new 2000 as well.

@leemonnier8144

11 ай бұрын

@@johnnysweekends I had heard great things about them but recently I stumbled across info saying they changed the jetting in the carburetors in compliance with California emissions regulations. The second one we had we pulled out of the box, put oil in it and gassed it up exactly how the owners manual stated and it putted a couple times like it wanted to start but wouldn’t. Tried several things to make sure it wasn’t flooded and nothing. I won’t own another one

Who needs the top ten generators, the top one costs enough to keep me looking for another job.

Honda generators and vehicles have been on the downhill slide for a while now.

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

Agree trying to sell the name.

Lmao,Got 2 a IPOWER 2300 WATTS. BOTH ARE JUNKS.

Yamaha 2200 garbage, I had 2, same problem. I had a honda 2000 for 12 years, no problem.

GENERAC GP series is suspiciously missing.

@johnnysweekends

Ай бұрын

Not missing just hard to justify its higher price at the time and when the predator and generac 3500 share the same engine but predator has wheels and easy to return to harbor freight it’s a better buy at the time. Although the G3500 is a pinch quieter

I treat my predator like a rented mule and it just keeps going

Anybody use Dewalt 8000 watt ?

Honda generators made in China now ?, was Japan. Mikita tools used to all be made in Japan, now many of them made in China. I’ve noticed the difference on some things. I’m sure the specs. Are the same, but I’ve got some made in Japan stuff that seems better.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Some models I believe yes and maybe even certain parts. The newest eu3200i is made in Japan

Ya honda 3200i new generator cant start either

@johnnysweekends

7 ай бұрын

Can’t start what?

What does he know? I have used a generator daily for all but 400 days in the last seven years. I don’t need to hear what customers say.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

Well spread the knowledge then. What generator? How many hours ? What problems if any? How do you think a company gets feed back?

The best is 3200 generac inverter generator, no problem at all. Predator, garbage.

Quality is not cheap and cheap is not quality is the main reason why Yamaha and Honda are the best. Show me any brands other than Yamaha and Honda 35 or 40 years old and still running? I have a 35 year old Yamaha and a 45 year old Honda and they both run and run well do not use oil do not leak generator part work good even when overloaded and this old!! Amazing!! Yamaha and Honda only!! Everything else is temporary junk. Unfortunately there are always going to be people dumb enough to go for the cheap price and then couple years later when the junk quits working and there are nowhere parts to be found and nobody wants to work on them then they learn. too late.

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

One thing with Honda is the quality is not what is was. Read the many forums and groups or comments here of owners having many problems with the newer models from the last 5-7 years. Your like the Yamaha of the old days are pretty bullet proof. Sure they may not be inverter style or a enclosed unit that is quiet but they lasted. It doesn’t seem to be so anymore. I still like Honda but I think they finally realized units that last for ever does not sell more units. Plus the parts are getting harder to get and why would I dump several hundred or a $1000 into a unit that is almost dead. That’s like putting a transmission into a car with 250k miles on it.

@fawcettenergy9933

10 ай бұрын

Wait do you really think ANYTHING built with an engine these days will last 35 plus years ???

@johnnysweekends

10 ай бұрын

We are now living in the land of disposables, thank the medical field for finding out that trick.

@jimcooke640

9 ай бұрын

I’ve burned less than a tank of fuel in my 5 year old Honda. Inverter module has failed and it’s half the price of of the generator. I think this time I will try one of the cheaper models.

@johnnysweekends

9 ай бұрын

@jimcooke640 and this is what I keep telling people that they are not build like they used to be. They are still good units but not bullet proof anymore

Great video..However the price wasn't included for all..

@johnnysweekends

10 күн бұрын

It’s because prices change to much. Sometimes every month it can go up and down a lot. Had enough people say the price is a $100 higher then stated. I can’t control supply and demand or sales so kinda stopped adding prices 🤷🏼‍♂️

@fowlman7254

10 күн бұрын

@johnnysweekends or ok ok..understood..thanks for the reply.. 🍻

In California your screwed you can get any of theses sent to you thank to California’s STUPID REALLY STUPID rules.

Great video! That said, how about a top 10, or top 5 diesel generator video(?)

@johnnysweekends

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking into them but hard to find compact units. And they are spendy. Lol. But I’m still looking 👍🏼