Houston area (along with DB's not from Houston) BS thread

if you get it post up how well it does. Im worried we will over power it with a flat screen TV, crock pot (full of queso ) and misc things plugged into it.

 

I don't tailgate but I would be interested in how this thing does with a crock pot full of queso during a hurricane. Because I want to be prepared but also like to party.

 

Somehow I know multiple people with the same sense of humor... I'm only related to one of them though..

 

humping turkeys is a thing now?

 

Partying during storms is always fun, and yea you need some damn queso to make sure the party is legit!

 

Just the slow ones.

 

what kind of things have you powered with it? Like i said in other post, im worried we would override it, and need to buy higher powered one

 

Have to do some math and add up what you want to put on a genny. Be sure to be aware, if you are not already, that most electrical items have a much higher startup W need, than W needed to just keep them running.

 

The current one we use is old as F, and I cant remember the wattage its capable of, but it powers a flat screen led TV, crock pot, and an ext cord with phones charging.

 

Good option if you don't mind stuff going out when you need it most


Mid hurricane , powers out in town, roads are flooded and a tree fell on your car...aaanndd the generator stops working.

You're gonna think "fuckng piece of shit I should've got the honda"

You're not gonna think "this is fine. I'll return it in 3 days when this is all over with for a new one"

 

May take you up on that.

 

Great point

 

Why wouldn't somebody go with the Honda? Hondas are bulletproof.

 

$$$$

Depends on your primary use. If it's for backyard or tailgating activities, might not be a big deal if it were to puke up, then you have to replace it later vs. disaster situation where if it pukes, you are in much more of a crunch. If it's for the first, $$$ may be more important, if it's for the second, reliability may be more important and the bigger $$$ are worth it. Personal decision point...

 

True but the cheapest stuff usually turns into being the most expensive

 

My dads a cheapass and always spends the least up front but always pays the most in the end by having to buy a tool two or three times more than me. Or the tool breaks when all stores are closed so work stops until the next morning.

Growing up working with cheap shit all my life has made me realize what shortcuts are worth taking lol. A generator, I wouldn't shortcut on. Just my .02.

 

I don't disagree with you, but there are times when you also just can't fork over for the best. Personally, I couldn't wrench my wallet open enough for one of the little Hondas. I compromised and bought a used commercial Honda, much larger physically, and only slightly more W, but less than 1/2 the price. It got me through Ike, and starts on the first pull every year when I drain the gas and oil and refresh it. So far, so good.

 

I got a Briggs and Stratton storm responder I scored on Craigslist in non running condition. Took apart the carb and drained the fuel tank. Cleaned it, put it back together and it started first pull. Deal of the century.

 

Ice just used it to power up my fishing lights. Thier 1000watts bulbs.

Honda does make this thing that if you had two generators you can link them together. So two 2k generators would out out 4k .

 

hmmm off to google I go!