Know anything about this generator?

[edubb]

Does anyone know anything about this generator:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320062951868

It may fit in the "too good to be true" category, but I thought I'd ask around.  Thanks.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Never heard of it, but I'm not surprised to see Asiatic knock-offs of the hugely successful Honda & Yamaha "i" (inverter) gensets.  AT half the price of an eu30001 Honda, it's hard to pass up, even if it may not be quite up to Honda engineering standards.

I note the noise level is 58 dB at 21 meters (23 feet), which is definitely not real quiet.  I don't know what is typical for a 3 kw, but you might compare that with other brands of 3 kw gensets. The Honda eu3000i is also rated at 58dB, but I'm not sure what distance it is measured.

 

[edubb]

It apparently has no warranty, so it would be a gamble (but then I've been known to risk a few hundred at Don Laughlin's Riverside).

A big question mark:  how do they generate 600 watts more than the Yamaha, with the same noise level, but with a smaller engine?  40% higher efficiency?  No way.  At least one of their claims must be fudged.  I'm going to ask around some more.

 

[Lowell]

Read the dealer feedback.  One other person that bought this generator said it was junk, parts falling off and wouldn't run.

 

[Karl]

2.7kW continuous and only 3kW max? Where's the headroom? $100 shipping and insurance sounds quite high, and the $30 handling charge if you pick it up - where did that come from? Ever buy something at a store and have to pay a handling charge? The 'no refund/no return for any reason' statement would keep me from buying anything, anywhere, anytime - maybe on something used with an understanding of its' condition, but on a new item?

 

[Ron]

My recommendation: Forget this one.  Unknown brand, seller with poor feedback, No returns, all equal to setup to get RIPPED OFF.  Once again forget this one and continue your search from a reputable seller.

 

[edubb]

Read the dealer feedback.  One other person that bought this generator said it was junk, parts falling off and wouldn't run.

Thanks, I see that, greatly appreciate you pointing it out.

It seemed too good to be true, and it is.