<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">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.<div><br></div><div>Ron Van Putte</div><div><br><div><div>On Oct 1, 2012, at 3:01 PM, <a href="mailto:HankPajari@aol.com">HankPajari@aol.com</a> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">
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<div>Hi, lurker here pattern wannabe</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>I mainly fly sport. Eventually I want to get into pattern. My
biggest LIPO pack right now is a 4S1P. </div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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).</div>
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<div>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:</div>
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<div>Pro - </div>
<div>Light, just under 40 lbs.</div>
<div>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.</div>
<div>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.</div>
<div>Looks fairly small.</div>
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<div>Con - </div>
<div>Gas and Oil 2 stroke.</div>
<div>800 Watt, 6.6 Amp rated.</div>
<div>One 120v outlet.</div>
<div>Recoil start.</div>
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<div>Would some of you that really know something about this please review the
above and give me your comments?</div>
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<div>Thanks</div>
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