What Generator To Buy

[Sideways]

Be aware, there are huge numbers of fake generators offered for sale.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Petrol lawnmowers using "genuine" Honda engines are worth seeking out.

I am puzzled. How would you use a petrol lawnmower, whether Honda-powered or Briggs & Stratton, to generate electricity?

Turn it on its side and use the breeze from the spinning blade to drive a wind turbine?

With a cylinder mower, would you need a vertical shaft turbine?

 

[Cozzer]

In the same way that a slightly popular beverage can become a member of a forum....

 

[TRITON]

Couple of boats I've sailed on owned Honda gennys. Thats the only recommendation i can give. One of the boats was owned by a commander RN, a very capable chap, and i dont think he would have anything not up to the mark.
Expensive compared to most, but they have a fine reputation for reliability, and i suppose thats one of the most important factors.

 

[woodieallen]

We've got a 6KVa Honda powered generator. But bought probably 15 years ago for £500. Runs everything whenever we get a powercut. In five minutes, I can get the house switched over to it and then carry on - busy as usual. Starts first time.

 

[Oldman]

In December 2008 I bought a new 2.2Kva Petrol Generator. Its still to this day not been out of the box it came in as I am still waiting for a power cut long enough for me to need to bother. I wonder if it would even turn over now. We live 3 doors from the local sub station which seems resilient to cuts of more than a few minutes. In 2022 I got battery storage for my solar so I doubt the gen will ever be used now.

 

[Jester129]

And of course the moment you sell it, there will be a power cut of several days!