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12-10-2018, 04:54 PM
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Pulsar Generators
Does anybody have any knowledge about these generators? It seems to be a decent generator with good wattage and remote start.
PG4000ISR | Pulsar
Thanks
Jeff
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12-10-2018, 05:38 PM
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Who will do warranty work on them?
I can say that there are a lot of more popular brands out there.
Such as Champion.
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12-10-2018, 06:02 PM
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If I were in the market for a generator I would go with a Champion 3400 watt for about $100 more than the Pulsar. Has great reviews, is quieter and a 3 year warranty.
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12-14-2018, 12:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boondocking
If I were in the market for a generator I would go with a Champion 3400 watt for about $100 more than the Pulsar. Has great reviews, is quieter and a 3 year warranty.
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We have a Champion and it works great. Had an issue with the remote start due to a bad choke solenoid. Local distributor is close by and he fixed it for $50.00. Quiet and works great.
Then I bought a new Honda 3500 inverter with the aftermarket remote start built in, what an awesome generator, much quieter on economy mode that the Champion.
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12-14-2018, 12:34 PM
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I have a Pulsar at our cabin, for those times when we have lost the grid - it's a manual pull gas 30amp model, and has worked just fine for our very infrequent needs.
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12-14-2018, 04:13 PM
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The pulsar is on ebay for $685.
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12-14-2018, 04:25 PM
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Wally world also has a great in-stock 120/240v twistlock style plug generator, also with several 120v outlets, for $494 instore, or $429 with free shipping online - Powermate WX5400
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powermate...rator/45013830
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12-14-2018, 04:47 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Originally Posted by formerFR
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There are lots of good buys on Contractor style generators.
Inverter generators are typically recommended for R/V use as MANY campgrounds have noise level requirements the Contractor style generators can't meet.
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12-14-2018, 04:50 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jrk341
Does anybody have any knowledge about these generators? It seems to be a decent generator with good wattage and remote start.
PG4000ISR | Pulsar
Thanks
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Interesting.
4000w peak and 3500w rated is the largest I've seen in these smaller/portable inverter generators. It will be interesting to learn more about it.
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F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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12-14-2018, 05:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by formerFR
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Not an inverter generator, which is what the OP is interested in.
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12-14-2018, 05:10 PM
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he didn't mention anything about an 'inverter' generator, nor the need for it for his 'rv'...he just asked if anyone else could give advice on a Pulsar generator, period.
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12-14-2018, 05:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by formerFR
he didn't mention anything about an 'inverter' generator, nor the need for it for his 'rv'...he just asked if anyone else could give advice on a Pulsar generator, period.
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If I am not mistaken the Generator he shared was a Invertor. Grumpy gets you no where in life, take a chill pill.
OP.
Looks good, give it a try and let use know. I have a Powerhouse that meets our needs just fine even though its not a Honda which is twice the price.
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12-14-2018, 05:26 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
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Quote:
Originally Posted by formerFR
he didn't mention anything about an 'inverter' generator, nor the need for it for his 'rv'...he just asked if anyone else could give advice on a Pulsar generator, period.
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They did mention something about an inverter generator.
Their link in the post was to an inverter generator.
And your advice on the Pulsar was to look at Contractor style generators instead?
Maybe I missed your intent?
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F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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12-14-2018, 05:52 PM
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I was asking about an invertor generator. It would be used for our rv. The link was for an invertor generator. Hope this clears any confusion.
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12-14-2018, 06:20 PM
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Just to add to your confusion... Menards has a Westinghouse iGen 2500 on sale that should run a 13.5 AC with no issues and possibly a 15k unit. Weighs just under 50lbs. $600.
I don't have one, am watching to see what the pundits have to say about it.
https://www.menards.com/main/p-15190...m=flyer_hosted
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12-14-2018, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
Just to add to your confusion... Menards has a Westinghouse iGen 2500 on sale that should run a 13.5 AC with no issues and possibly a 15k unit. Weighs just under 50lbs. $600.
I don't have one, am watching to see what the pundits have to say about it.
https://www.menards.com/main/p-15190...m=flyer_hosted |
Congratulations on post 2000!!
Hard start kit it might run 13.5 k BTU AC. It is a bit light on running amps for long term operation though. Maybe a size up. My browser says $549 and I am in Canada go figure.
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12-14-2018, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B and B
Congratulations on post 2000!!
Hard start kit it might run 13.5 k BTU AC. It is a bit light on running amps for long term operation though. Maybe a size up. My browser says $549 and I am in Canada go figure.
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Thanks!
Out of curiosity - are you getting the iGen 2500? Who has it for $549? Or is Menards offering it for $549 Canadian?
I've seen a number of posts where a 2k or 2200 watt starting gen will do a 13.5 AC. 2500 watts advertised on the Westinghouse site has a number of folks saying it runs their AC without issue. Overall, reviews seem to be positive but still some of detractors.
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I am starting to think, that I will never be old enough--------to know better.
Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, Russian Novelist
S.E. Mich. Flagstaff 26FKWS / 2022 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost SCrew Propride
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12-14-2018, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
Thanks!
Out of curiosity - are you getting the iGen 2500? Who has it for $549? Or is Menards offering it for $549 Canadian?
I've seen a number of posts where a 2k or 2200 watt starting gen will do a 13.5 AC. 2500 watts advertised on the Westinghouse site has a number of folks saying it runs their AC without issue. Overall, reviews seem to be positive but still some of detractors.
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Hello sailor, I rechecked and it says $649 Regular and $599 sale. I misread or something.
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