[NSRCA-discussion] Generators again

[Ronald Van Putte]

I waited until Harbor Freight had a sale on their Chicago Electric 4-stroke 1000 watt generators and paid about $150 for one.  It works great, powering two chargers charging four 5S 5000 mah packs at the same time, without breaking a sweat.  They are not as quiet as the high end generators, but I use a long extension cord to get it away from the flightline.

Ron Van Putte

On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:01 PM, HankPajari at aol.com wrote:

>  
> Hi, lurker here pattern wannabe
>  
> I know there were a few threads in the last couple of years discussing generators.  I did a search on the website and only came up with a couple of hits on generators and none on Harbor Freight.
>  
> If memory serves, the discussions centered around upper end generators.  At this time I cannot justify spending a grand or two for something that is probably massive overkill.
>  
> I mainly fly sport.  Eventually I want to get into pattern.  My biggest LIPO pack right now is a 4S1P. 
>  
> At my age, once I get into pattern my destination would be Masters and not crashing.  I have no belief that I will be competitive at other than local contests.
>  
> I use Hyperion 606i chargers, one AC/DC and one DC only.  When I get into pattern I assume that I will have to upgrade chargers to accommodate larger packs.  I bought 3 OS 160s when I started getting serious but as time passes and I read the posts on the discussion board I am backing off that position and will be going electric.  (If gas was a viable option that is the direction I would jump at).
>  
> Getting down to business now.  Harbor Freight will be having a sale in a couple of weeks on a portable generator.  It's regular price is $179.99 and will be on sale for $79.99.  Item number 66619.  Pros and Cons are:
>  
> Pro -
> Light, just under 40 lbs.
> According to the reviews it is fairly quiet and reliable, after putting a better plug in it and going over it and tightening the screws and bolts.
> 5 hour run time at half load, one gallon fuel tank so can assume 5 hour runtime per gallon.  Probably only need 2 gallons fuel per contest.
> Looks fairly small.
>  
> Con -
> Gas and Oil 2 stroke.
> 800 Watt, 6.6 Amp rated.
> One 120v outlet.
> Recoil start.
>  
> Would some of you that really know something about this please review the above and give me your comments?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Hank
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