Generator Bargain?

[cpedw]

I don't know much about these things, but this looked to me like a good deal that might interest some.
Derek.

 

[cliff]

Noisy and the output is not clean (electrically) O.K. for lights and basic tools but not for anything "electronic" or tools with controller "chips" such as variable sppeed drills and definitely risky for running a laptop or T.V.

Still I suppose some might be interested....
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[Graham_Wright]

Are two-strokes still legal?

 

[m1taylor]

Got one of those from Screwfix - a real pig to start, and very variable output.

 

[Alistairr]

Saw a real beauty in B&Q last night, looked well put together, 1kw output, for not a lot more than that ones priced at, plus you can take it back to them next year if it doesn't start for you, go and look before you purchase.

Al.

 

[Norman_E]

Last time I was there B&Q had the 2 stroke ones sub £50 (or £45 to us over 60's) and much better 4 strokes at less than £100.

 

[nedmin]

got one from Makro, £39 +vat. checked outputs under various loads and v. good. As they drive an alternator the sine wave output is pure not like some electronically generated sine waves.Run video/tv etc no probs.why they are cheap is because of new laws re; 2 strokes.Mine starts OK, you need to switch petroil off and let it stop thro, lack of fuel,then you are not trying to start with carb. having more oil than petrol.

 

[Barr Avel]

I have one of those. Bought for £49 from screwfix. Works absolutely fine (starts easily), including with variable speed drill. Great piece of equipment for boatyard work.

I might be wrong but my understanding is that 2-stroke gardening & DIY equipment are excluded from EU legislation for time being (like mopeds I think).