2 stroke generators?

[dmessy]

Considering buying a 1 KW output generator for camping and am wondering if anyone has had any experiences( good or bad) with these lightweight 2 cycle Robin powered units??

 

[Bob in Calif.]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

I heard of 2 stroke generators several months ago, but I haven't heard anything good or bad about them yet. The one I read about is made in China. Would this be the same generator?<br /> ...Bob in Calif...

 

[sloopy]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

you can't go wrong with a two stroke! GET IT! I see alot of genys at Harbor frieght for under 200! and 2 strokes just keep on runnin'

 

[roscoe]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

I would test run one before I bought it. An air cooled 2 stroke can be very load--chainsaw - dirtbike with no exhaust. Have no experiance with the gens you speak of, but I've had 3 generators, and have never wanted to hear one for more than an hour.<br /><br />Let us know how they sound.

 

[mellowyellow]

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check this one out:<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26451&item=1875524262

 

[dmessy]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

Yeah, thats the one Mellow...rated at 65 Db at 20'...looks like it has a big muffler

 

[norman158]

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nothing wrong with a Robin 2 stroke. should work well as a generator motor.

 

[mellowyellow]

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Dmessy, if you get one, let me know how you like<br />it. been thinking of getting one for emergency<br />home use. no electrical appliances are allowed<br />at my campsite though. getting away from all that<br />is part of the joy (4 me at least)<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[dmessy]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

Will do Mellow, should be in mid-Jan 03. Didn't get that paticular one from ebay but one that looks similar. Yeah, getting away from it all is good but I go fishing /tent camping when it is cold and am looking for electric heat instead of catalytic propane. Those things cause me bad headaches even with good ventilation. My zero degree sleeping bag works well but getting out of it in the morning is tough!

 

[Summer Fun]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

but, won't they smoke alot..if they don't. i'll buy one..

 

[dmessy]

Re: 2 stroke generators?

They recommend useing smokeless type 2 stroke oil. We'll see....