hmm, a cheapo 2-stroke inverter generator

[eljefino]

This thing caught my eye.

I don't want or need one, but am curious about its claimed inverter tech. Is there some new factory online churning these out for $200 per?

Am particularly interested in the eco-throttle, if it has one. Doubtful, but on the horizon maybe?

I'm the kind of person who'd run one just for 50 watts... like my cable modem and laptop. I presently run a 12 volt battery and inverter when a power outage starts then start up the big boy generator if it looks like it's going to be a while.

 

[eljefino]

To answer my own question, this guy claims eco-throttle.

 

[OneEyeJack]

So, you run it for 250 hours and then it's toast?

 

[Rand]

usually it means they dont warranty the emissions past 250 hours.

If you use good 2 cycle oil no reason the engine wouldnt last decently.

but these are cheap chinese generators wouldnt expect it to be a 500$ generator.

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
This thing caught my eye.

I don't want or need one, but am curious about its claimed inverter tech. Is there some new factory online churning these out for $200 per?

Am particularly interested in the eco-throttle, if it has one. Doubtful, but on the horizon maybe?

I'm the kind of person who'd run one just for 50 watts... like my cable modem and laptop. I presently run a 12 volt battery and inverter when a power outage starts then start up the big boy generator if it looks like it's going to be a while.


Reviews on Amazon not great. I would pass.

 

[Spazdog]

Looks very similar to the Harbor Freight 63cc 2 stroke.

It's about $70 less. Probably the same mechanically.

 

[Chris142]

I have over 300 hrs on the hf one. Running 800+ watts. I quit counting at 300 hrs. Put a good spark plug in it and good oil

 

[eljefino]

Guys I know a 3600 RPM cheapo generator with brushes etc.

This is not that.

Inverter. Variable speed engine. Alternator.

The Honda EU series are near $1000. Yamaha and others make inverters now too.

Now the Chinese are at it.

 

[JTK]

Seems unbelievable being an inverter unit at this price, and why couple it to a 2-stroke when tiny chonda OHV 4-strokers are so cheap/light/compact?

Weird combo for sure. $200? Meh.. A buck and a half I'd get one out of curiosity.

 

[QuOk]

My HF generator looked the same.
Ran great even after the crankshaft broke in half.
Just didn't generate anymore.

 

[wag123]

Originally Posted By: JTK
Seems unbelievable being an inverter unit at this price, and why couple it to a 2-stroke when tiny chonda OHV 4-strokers are so cheap/light/compact? Weird combo for sure. $200? Meh.. A buck and a half I'd get one out of curiosity.

A 2-cycle engine is going to be lighter, more compact, and cheaper to manufacture than a 4-cycle engine. Also, with fewer moving parts there is less that can go wrong with it.
For $200, it is very interesting. But, I wouldn't buy one unless I could buy it locally (like from Home Depot or WalMart or Lowes) so I could easily return it. If they are available from Amazon now, you can expect to see them in one of these stores before long.