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[@mariestarlight]

Just waiting for the companion video where Tyler tries all kinds of bad fuels for the generator until it dies.

[@MattC626]

I am here for it

[@next1838]

No I want to see what electronics he can destroy with it.

[@Heartwing37]

@@next1838both!!! 😂😂😂

[@Ohwhale79]

I thought that's what this one was going to be already LOL

[@Ppflord]

Plz do this one

[@Duneboy13]

Electrician here, voltage wise you want between 110-125 in the US, that generator will slowly melt shit in my opinion

[@atlasgunther8947]

Or to charge batteries chained with well-regulated ac converters to connect sensitive gear to.

[@powertvau]

If you read anything electric compliance it will state 110 volts to 240 volts. Etc

[@shadyops3535]

@@powertvau, it’s not 110 to 240, it’s 110 OR 220/240.

[@user-wo7rl4nm7w]

Depends, our house gets around 120, some places only get 110

[@Cilander4978]

@@shadyops3535 some appliances can run between 110 and 240 volts completely fine, mu MacBook-charger says 100-240v

[@toxictrumptube7763]

Tyler not recommending something, because it’s not safe actually is hilarious!😅

[@winstonbattle]

its cause he didn't wear the toast shirt

[@timmytwotimes9936]

It was brought to you in part by the man who strapped a lawnchair to a remote control lawnmower and rode it up a hill. lol

[@green7449]

@@timmytwotimes9936What do you mean? That was genius! 😂

[@gerhardtmare7427]

Remember, those cheap generators does not have a AVR (automatic voltage regulator) and is not meant for electronics, you need a generator that has a AVR so that it regulates its voltage automatically.

[@bidwell13]

Yeah I was timing a high school cross country race and I told the coach they needed to rent a generator to run the equipment cause there wasn’t power where we were. Well his buddy had one that he let him use to save money. Luckily I had them plug a surge protector into the extension cord cause I’m real protective of my computers. I tend to go overboard. I didn’t think they get a crappy generator and I started smelling something burning and no power to my printer. They actually fried two surge protectors until I had a chance to see what they were doing and stopped them. I decided to hook my inverter to my truck and send my wife with a thumb drive to print. Luckily I fully charged the laptops before going. I told them in the future if it doesn’t have AVR then we aren’t hooking it up to my electronics.

[@Rosy_87]

This generator's output voltage is likely regulated by a run capacitor so voltage will be frequency dependent. The higher the frequency the higher the voltage output. When you were loading the engine beyond its capacity the frequency was probably well below 60 hz which is why your voltage was so low. Engine is lacking the power to stay above 3600rpm. These cheap generators usually don't live up to their claimed output. Realistically this generator is probably only capable of around 700 watts continuously.

[@tristinlees8875]

6

[@BoiledOctopus]

@@tristinlees8875 6.5?

[@mikeg3529]

Yep. I've repaired a few of these before and it's the brushless design that has the spinning diodes on the rotor and run cap for excitation. They are decent if all you need to do is run a small power tool in an area where running grid power is not an option. I certainly wouldn't plug anything expensive or sensitive into it though.

[@haydenc2742]

Harbor Freight "clone" reports like 900W max...so on part with that

[@gogereaver349]

​@@mikeg3529 nearly everything has switching power supply's these days. so it wont hurt them. just look at the brick if it says 120/240 vac is a switching supply. its made to take anything in that range.

[@Ohwhale79]

"IT'S NOT EVEN THAT LOUD" Yells Tyler. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-wo7rl4nm7w]

The gas smell right out of the box is because its tested for quality control, thats surprising for its price

[@Krankie_V]

It's tested for emission compliance. They don't give a rats ass about quality.

[@tonyp9179]

My grandfather had two strokes

[@4486xxdawson]

Wow , badadump.........

[@mboonejr]

But he was playing golf 😂

[@remax7362]

Bro 💀

[@crazywarp36]

You know what they say, 3rd is the one with the treasure chest

[@mohamedelalouani2269]

Tyler is that neighbor.

[@BunnyArisu]

Haha I was just thinking about how incredibly annoying listening to those generators would be for hours. At least with this video he doesn’t seem to be doing it at 4am!! 😅

[@darlenefraser3022]

It’s funny how he’s running generators but speaking softly! 😂

[@darrelladams4188]

I’m wondering if Tyler has a second property he films at. If the property he filmed the remote lawnmower is the only location he has., I wouldn’t be worried about having him as a neighbor. Now if he starts testing fireworks 🎆 💥🎇then I might have a concern.

[@angrybigfoot752]

So small engine guy here. The red fuel means it's non ethanol mixed fuel. Makes it super easy to tell what is or isn't mixed with oil. The smell of gas in the tank is gas from the factory tested. A majority of the time factory fuel is sucked out but does leave a smell

[@firewalker1372]

None of the “truefuel” products have ethanol which is very nice. They are rather expensive though. We started running ethanol free gas in our PPV fans and other small engine equipment on our trucks many years ago. The carb and fuel lines definitely don’t like ethanol lol.

[@steve_put_this_here]

This is virtually identical to the Harbor Freight "Tailgator" generator that they used to sell with coupons that used to put them around 100 bucks. I still have a "Chicago Electric" version that ran 900w, and while it wasn't the cleanest power, it is a relatively quiet, useful camping generator and I found it quite useful for running things that were fairly tolerant of voltage swings and a bad output waveform. The pull starter is long gone - I start it now with a power drill and socket that fits the flywheel bolt!

[@jpizzleforizzle]

For 100 bucks you might as well take the engine out a put it on a bicycle.

[@PainesvilleRailfans]

I remember my dad got one for with the coupon for $88! Didnt use it much but it saved my sisters basement when the neighborhoods power went out and we pumped out the basement sump. Its good to have for a quick medium load in a pinch.

[@01keyboard]

I bought one of those years back, worked great till someone broke into my truck and stole it 🤨

[@jessihawkins9116]

@@01keyboardI hate thieves 😠

[@01keyboard]

@jessihawkins9116 yeah it was around Christmas, had all my kids toys hiding in thier too that they stole. Smashed the windows.

[@mandelstamm]

I have the Harbor Freight Tailgator version. I use it to run our refrigerator and our upright freezer during power outages. I only run one at a time. I switch between them every few hours. It does the trick for us. No damage to the generator or the appliances. The generator does beat its brains out when the Sears Kenmore 15 cubic freezer built by Electrolux compressor starts up. But, it does cycle on and the generator is able to sustain it. As for the fridge, we have a Sears Kenmore Elite 21 cubic ft bottom freezer built by LG. The generator works hard (but no near as much with the freezer) upon compressor startup. After that, same thing generator holds it. When I open the door of either the fridge or freezer the light brightness fluctuates. But, again...... I've used the generator around 30 times over the last 6 years and it's done the job.

[@donaldbower4097]

They are really great for running an angle grinder in a junkyard or a small air compressor to air up a tire in the middle of nowhere

[@Heizenberg32]

Cordless angle grinders have a decent amount of power now, or so I hear. Especially the latest models. I would be eager to give them a try if I was lugging a corded tool around a junkyard!

[@Mr_Toodles]

thats literally what i use mine for lol. angle grinder or sawzall

[@DinoNucci]

No

[@georgelin8498]

@@Heizenberg32they are expensive as well as the batteries so they may not be feasible if theres a lot of cutting to get done.

[@friendlyfire01]

@@Heizenberg32 Yeah, modern cordless tools are awesome. Used Makita when I contracted with the navy and they're awesome tools with lackluster batteries, but lately I've been using a milwaukee circular saw, reciprocating saw, and 4.5" angle grinder and I don't intend to buy corded tools again unless they aren't ever gonna move around. They hold their own, and I don't have to worry about stalling or power drain.

[@imallfordabulls]

Some KZbinrs edit out their attempted fails. Tyler shows it all.

[@carluline9193]

Tyler is that neighbor that if you ever needed to barrow anything bet he would have it

[@A1Zealot]

he’s also that neighbor who leaves a generator running for 3hr 20min. that must have been a treat for the neighbors lol

[@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.]

​@@A1Zealot I know he said it wasn't that loud but I still feel sorry for them I hope no one was trying to sleep

[@mabbaticchio]

Just don't ask to borrow spaghetti

[@dewflower7298]

@@A1Zealot was thinking the same.

[@adamhalcyon3393]

@@dewflower7298 don't think. It messes everything up.

[@hotrodchevy4524]

When he first started pulling on it I said to myself I guarantee you he forgot to turn something on. Lol 😂

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

I instantly thought fuel tap. Happens to me I forget to turn on the fuel

[@machoD2]

Electronics that are rated for 120VAC on the input typically use an internal transformer to step it down to 15V or 12V and then rectify it to DC(whatever the internals might need). The transformers should be rated for higher than 120V due to variances in outlets and for safety by a reasonable margin. Nowadays some devices are rated for EU and US use, so they can handle both 120 and 220VAC.

[@FuckGoogle502]

Depending on the design though, lots of electronics that can handle 220 OR 110 have to switch between the transformer outputs, so if the voltage is at, say 140 to 190, then it's too high for the lower voltage tap and too low for the higher voltage tap. Either way would hurt that piece of equipment. I know there are auto transformers out there too, with multiple outputs that switch by themselves based on the input voltage, but they're usually only in expensive stuff (and trust me, they can blow up from power surges too; stupid AEP ruined the magnaflux machine at work).

[@Rudy97]

@@FuckGoogle502 modern power supplies turn the input into DC, then switch it at a much higher frequency, feed it to a tiny transformer and after that regulate it to meet the power supply output spec. Many phone and laptop chargers need 100-250 volts and they will do all the work themselves.

[@don1857]

That voltage drop will seriously damage a compressor in a refrigerator or freezer. To be fair I have one of these little generators I bought years ago. It is great for hand power tools and job site lighting because it is light and easy to transport. For the price it was a great deal, but not a solution for household appliances during power failures. Incidentally I removed the pull start assembly and start it with a cordless drill, way easier to crank.

[@friedchicken9110]

I ran the fridge off itb4

[@f3rny_66]

a generator going under the nominated voltage in full load is more dangerous in the sense that it will draw more amps and heat the cables and that can cause fires

[@gnaedigerfels]

No

[@mikeg3529]

This baby generator isn't heating any cords up... the engine just doesn't have the power to do anything like that. At most the engine bogs down. I believe it also has a break set for 8 amps max.

[@timgroot4231]

Project farm needs to do his testing on this too!

[@joecummings1260]

I bought 3 of three of them for 60 each about 10 years ago. I kinda knew the voltage and freq were going to bee all over the place. I spent years as a generator mechanic so no surprise. But they are great for running stuff like you said. I mostly ran lights with them

[@KilerReviews]

most electrical devices have a +- 10% voltage range built in for listing. 145 is a little above that and you would def see degredation of device life. i wouldnt say it was dangerous, but def not ideal. however given any load it will drop voltage to a more accetable, albeit high, range.

[@gogereaver349]

one thers a load it will go down.

[@oldroscoe2590]

It is what it is, I've had one like that for years now, paid 85 bucks for it on e-bay shipping included. Good enough to make a pot of coffee when the power goes out and run some lights, and I've run a stand-by TV using over the air antenna maybe not recommended but good enough till the power came back. A tip for all small engines, keep a can of carb cleaner on hand and give them a shot in the carb for easier starting.

[@andrewt9204]

Yeah, I would only use this on resistive loads like heat guns and electric griddles/kettles. Or little motors like a small sump pump, circle saw, or something like that. But with this small of an output, better to just use battery power tools and pack a few spares with ya.

[@leadgindairy3709]

Lighting at camp site is perfect use

[@FuckGoogle502]

@@leadgindairy3709 Nah, use battery lights or propane. Only a few things piss off a real camper more than all the city-slickers busting out their annoying generators at night.

[@tristan6509]

​@@leadgindairy3709just use a kerosene lamp at that point

[@UFASTT]

Those generators are workhorse.. But its recommended to set the output frequency as most are way off from the 60hz...there is a set screw to side of the generator you can adjust while using a meter thats capable of reading the frequency of them... I got the pulsar 1200w same machines different "sticker brands" working over 9 years.. Also replace the crappy sparkplug they come with and they last a long time..

[@cousinles80]

I have had mine for about that long too. Change the spark plug to am NGK everytime I store it i turn the gas off and let it run out of fuel. I also run non ethanol fuel.

[@toxictrumptube7763]

There is a non zero chance of Tyler sharpening up that generator nicely.🍿😬

[@1987FX16]

Next video "Can you cut a water bottle in half using Amazon's cheapest generator."

[@MrHugemoth]

I have 2 of those generators which have been very reliable and work fine for powering a battery charger, drill, grinder. They are Chinese clones of a 1970s Yamaha generator. I paid $79 for mine at Harbor Freight many years ago.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Like to have one

[@Nirrrina]

I wish I'd known about these last year when Tulsa lost power for almost a week. We could have at least had some lights & I could have charged my power banks to run my tablet on. I wouldn't risk the tablet just the cheaper $25-30 power banks that can run my tablet for nearly 24 hours before running out. I had to resort to a crappy solar panel & this rechargeable big battery bank that I sent back because it did less than my 20,000 ma power banks.

[@engineresurrector2414]

I use this geny about 10 times a year just to power the 3 light bulbs I have in a winter cabin. And it's prefect for that, because it's lightweight and sips fuel when not fully loaded.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

Dude buy a 22W UVC panel & a car battery. Wtf...

[@JH1200A1]

He might like the smell of 2-stroke@@andrewchristiansen8311

[@gotitaila4744]

For $200 you could get a 40W solar, inverter, and battery that could prolly power 9 lightbulbs for ~5 hrs a night without draining the stored power beyond 50%. Don't use generators for such a tiny application. And don't use this one for anything. It will burn your cabin down eventually.

[@davidv7403]

Fuel is colored because the oil is pre mixed into it.

[@sirpuss5887]

I love how many smart dudes watch Tyler just to see what he will do. Like he is a lab rat🤣😭

[@justaustyn1277]

I'm sure everyone's noticed Tyler's subtle weightloss over the last few years, but I think I'm seeing this man start to show some gains! Props tyler!

[@krawnjob]

That's a veiled compliment if I've ever heard one. I don't recall Tyler ever mention he had any concern about his weight one way or the other. I'm not quite sure why you feel the need to mention any "gains" Tyler is making since you have absolutely no idea what Tyler's thoughts are on it. Seems to me your compliment was you saying "Tyler needed to lose weight and it's good to see he's losing it." Your comment in itself is rude and a form of body shaming because you feel everyone should meet your standards instead of their own.

[@ED-wt8xs]

Hold the essay, its not that serious. You also do not know Tyler's thoughts so lets not project yours on to the OP. Enjoy Tyler's gains or not. Dont be jealous, hit the gym and you can get some gains too! Then maybe you'll finally get your very own compliment, Cheers!

[@krawnjob]

@@ED-wt8xs wow. In two sentences you managed to body shame me, condescend, and still prove not have the situational awareness to understand why your words are degrading. Sad.

[@DH-xw6jp]

​@@krawnjobGod, you're soft. It was a compliment, unlike _my comment_ which is an insult, neither of which were veiled. How about you try not getting bent out of shape on behalf of other people?

[@krawnjob]

@@DH-xw6jp What you think is a compliment is only a compliment if the person had a goal and made you aware of it. You know nothing about Tyler and his health and neither do I, but you assume that his losing weight was something he was aspiring to. Maybe he was, and maybe he wasn’t, but what if you said that to someone who had cancer and was losing weight from that, but that person had told nobody about their condition? What if you told someone who was anorexic or bulimic? Now you’re complimenting that person on the ravages of the illness they are dealing with, and you’ve extended on the stereotype that body image is something that others should be up to YOUR standards on. I took your comments about me with a grain of salt because I’m happy with who I am, even if my body isn’t up to your standards. I am successful, want for nothing, and love my life, even if my belly jiggles like a bowl of firm Jell-O if you slap it. Point is, until someone makes you aware that they are working toward a specific goal, you don't know anything and should keep your opinions to yourself.

[@PeptoBismolPone]

i hope your doing well Tyler thank you for the awesome content! 😁😁

[@Xiraken]

"Look how good I am." He says moments after clearly spilling it😂

[@amdpower6975]

The 135 volt that you were seeing is little higher, it may cause some unwanted behaviour on non switching electronics but it's not too much of a jump, and about the 100V it only can cause drop in power for non switching electronics like those that plug straight into a wall, for a phone charger, laptop charger, pc powersupply it shouldn't matter too much as they are rated from 100 to 240 volts

[@amdpower6975]

as for the 65 hz it shouldn't matter for most devices, but to tv this can cause the 60 or 30 fps films to be distorted by missmatch frequency from the generator

[@jjhack3r]

@@amdpower6975old tv, sure but who’s gonna be running a crt now days?

[@Gamerdu45]

@@jjhack3r Yeah bro living in the past or idk

[@MIW_Renegade]

​@jjhack3r we still have a CRT used in my household, because there Is no reason to replace it with an LCD, and I bet there's many others out there who still use CRTs

[@aidangattinger8975]

I don't know about the states but here in Canada I know a 120v circuit can realistically range anywhere between 110, and 130. I know if your closer to the 130 side you can expect certain things to wear out prematurely, but besides that it shouldn't cause any real issues.

[@iamtheonewhoyoulove]

this little guy is actually nice to have, i have one like it for smaller tasks, and most electronics have protection circuitry that would prevent damage

[@blendpinexus1416]

i have a honda ex1000 that i got for a project and the little generator has been really great. charges the batteries to run all the accessories in my car and some heat or ac very well.

[@GaisaSanktejo]

while the mini jenny I own is a different brand name, it looks almost exactly the same as yours, the only difference is mine's 240v (and I suspect a lower wattage due to the difference in voltage) Output differences (and the "fun" they cause) aside, its a handy piece of equipment, but I did come across one irritating issue: Once you're finished using it, turn the fuel tap off and let it run dry because if you let it stand for a while, the fuel can turn to varnish in the carb which leads you to the "fun" adventure of stripping, cleaning and rebuilding the carb, which is NOT a fun experience 🤬

[@Jb-uy5zx]

Ethanol free gas may help with that.

[@refactorear]

That should have to be done with any generator using fuel actually.

[@1987FX16]

​@@refactorearThis. Not maintaining = Problems. It's always the trivial easy stuff like battery maintainers and old fuel that takes the fun away. Goes from a quick blast around to a parts house run and or waiting on gaskets.

[@thesquarerootofnegativei6225]

The "engineered" fuel in the can may fare better in that regard. It is supposed to be stable for 2 years, as opposed to the 30-60 days for gas from the gas station. It is still best to be in the habit of doing exactly as you said, just in case, and in case you decide to start mixing your own 2 cycle gas. I run all of my gas engines dry as a matter of course, even if I'll be using it again in a week, because it is a good habit to be in. And I use fuel stabilizer. Doing a carb job isn't exactly fun, but it also isn't the worst thing in the world. You don't want to be doing it in an emergency situation when your #1 priority is getting backup power going.

[@GaisaSanktejo]

@@thesquarerootofnegativei6225 VERY true, I would add "bring back the light after a power cut" LOL

[@ben--]

If I remember correctly, most devices in the US (while they don't specify it) should be able to run off of up to 130 or 140v just fine (mainly to compensate for those who happen to live near substations or other electrically upstream areas), though the main thing I would be personally concerned about is the peek-to-peek voltage of the output, since most meters will only show the RMS (or in other words, the average) voltage, and if the peek-to-peek voltage is too high, then it could start to damage electronic devices that are plugged into it.

[@jimmybrad156]

might burn out MOVs in devices

[@KoJaksKranium]

I would have missed the big yellow decal about the fuel valve, too. It's the excited 10 year old in us, wanting an engine to start as soon as possible. Right on Dude, minor setback.

[@sakurojason]

I have a feeling that this thing is adjustable. I think you can adjust the throttle response to the output and make it set the output as usable as possible.

[@poobank]

$140.. Wow the price has liked doubled. Freaking inflation lol

[@sannyassi73]

Probably just People discovering it since it was so cheap and they've balanced the supply/demand- make it cheap at first, then when it gets attention slowly jack the price up a few bucks every few weeks. Not really inflation, that's more of a general thing that applies to everything rather than a Company balancing how much folks are willing to pay for a product ;) Inflation is pretty bad these Days though, we've been breaking records in the last couple of Years and I hope it slows down =\

[@michaelbryant7252]

Can we get a collab with project farm

[@drewculbertson812]

Yes

[@natehill8069]

I had a 2-stroke genset similar to that one (had a voltage meter). Anytime it hadnt been running for a day or more you basically had to remove the plug and spray in starter fluid if you wanted it to start. After a rotted 10x10 fence post fell on it and squished the gas tank to near nothing I bought a 4-stroke inverter unit. A little heavier but WAY more user friendly.

[@billybassman21]

Spend your money on a generator that can power your whole house, install an inlet on your panel and an interlock kit. I did that a few years ago and it's one of the best investments I've made. I converted mine to natural gas and have unlimited fuel. I did a few videos on it.

[@skittlemenow]

I'd be curious how many hours it runs for before it breaks in comparison to other generators. I'd bet with low to medium use through a year you get one maybe two years out of it.

[@friendlyfire01]

I'd be very curious to see how long it could be made to run

[@roberttopjian1143]

I ran one over 4 days it still works?

[@atlasgunther8947]

Cheap wayward generators are fine for all electronics if you just use them to charge batteries chained with well-regulated ac converters to connect sensitive gear to.

[@FuckGoogle502]

Or you could just buy a proper generator with a regulator built in... Not arguing that these little generators can't be useful, but if what you need to run wants nice, clean power just start with what you need instead of jury-rigging it. Your stuff will last a lot longer.

[@atlasgunther8947]

of course wealth can go far

[@refactorear]

Tyler trying to explain AVR without mentioning is quite funny actually.

[@user-nc3pz3hr8i]

I love that ty keeps his ninja stars next to his winter coats and squeegee lmao

[@gileadwright226]

Your neighbors must love you for having a running generator for hours lol😂

[@gogereaver349]

naa you dont hear these after you are a few feet away.

[@waltdog5791]

that generator would be fine for anything that is basically not a smart device. so basically run the chest freezer if there is no power, power tools and so forth.

[@Gamerdu45]

Tell me you know nothing about eletronics without telling me

[@camerongover8459]

​@Gamerdu45 don't try and dunk without offering an explanation dude. You are part of the problem

[@waltdog5791]

@@Gamerdu45 prove me wrong! or are you saying its fine to use to pawer a smart device?

[@Gamerdu45]

@@waltdog5791 Alright, I'mma tell you why. So called "smart electronics" use switching power supply which can work on 90v and 140v without much problems and also you said it's better for a chest freezer wich is not true because the compressor inside the freezer is powered by single phase induction motor, rotating speed of this motor is dependent on the frequency (which the generator had problems to stabilize) which can lead to higher power draw and temperatures the low voltage in the motor will translate to higher currents to maintain the same power and higher currents mean more heat which can kill the motor

[@brentspellmeyer8943]

​@@Gamerdu45well put

[@geraldtrudeau3223]

16 poles and a still haven't started up. Yep, it's a two-stroke all right!

[@yamaha230xxx]

i have that Generator when i got it earlier this year it was 100 dollars, i hotshot for a living so every-night when i stop at a truck stop i run this Generator. been 7-8 months and never had an issue i love it

[@Techlifeandmore]

I think that the acceptable volt range for US electrical plugs is 110 to 125 V. 110 V is most frequently seen in old construction, while only the newest construction has 125 V. All devices are made to run Between these voltages, and most of them can run between 110 and 240 V so that they work in countries that have those higher voltages.

[@edward_mst6762]

I still find it kinda hard to believe that you guys in the US have between 110 to 125 V whereas us in Europe got 220 V at least thats how it is in my country Romania

[@eddiemason4316]

The 110 240 thing is only part of the equation, American electronics are designed to run at 60 hrz whereas in other countries it's different.

[@vuurkoning]

@@edward_mst6762 here in Belgium the norm is 230, even older buildings have been converted

[@vuurkoning]

@@eddiemason4316 Europe is 50hz

[@eddiemason4316]

@@edward_mst6762 here in America we also have a commercial 208v 3 phase, which is much more efficient then the standard home 240v 1 phase. There is also 480v 3 phase that is relegated to direct wired industrial equipment.

[@billharris6886]

Hi Tyler, I bought my first generator like this one in 2008, which had a 63cc engine. Over the past few years, the engine size is been increased to 79cc (I think). Yes, this generator is very crude and only useful for running basic, non-sensitive stuff. It is brushless and uses a 15 uF capacitor to energize the field thus, voltage regulation is very poor and the sinewave output is very distorted. The output voltage is determined by the electrical load and the engine speed. I consider the maximum output power to be 800 watts, trying to draw more power causes the output voltage to quickly sag. There is a 10mm nut on a shaft next to the gas shutoff that you can adjust for engine speed. With no load, I suggest adusting for an output voltage of 130 to 135 volts, which provides the best overall output voltage compromise. In the US, induction motors have an input voltage range of 105 to 125 volts. Although, I don't recommend running anything other than a fan or light bulbs. Don't use it with a refrigerator or air conditioner, you will fry both the generator and appliance. The typical US kitchen refrigerator pulls a 20 amp surge when starting. The advantages of this little generator is low cost and light weight.

[@uhjyuff2095]

Yup, my generator was bouncing off the rev limiter with no load and was super annoying so I had to adjust the screw head to get the rpm set correct.

[@lincolnbliss4885]

I've got the harbor freight version they're all the same 63cc generator lol. The only thing I'd recommend is going easy on the pull start mechanism. It's plastic and can easily break. Personally I lightly pull on the cord until I feel it engage and then give it a yank. Luckily there are lots of replacement parts for these like the starter as well as kits that replace the carb, ignition coil, spark plug, and air filter for under 20 dollars.

[@wlombardo31]

They work great for the price on coffee makers and small sub pumps when needed. Even a circular saw works on them. Left one out in the snow, rain, etc, for 3 years before it would no longer run.

[@davidhoward9419]

Your neighbours must love you 😂

[@TheLastPhoen1x]

1.1 metric gallon = 110 metric ounces.

[@Tommy.461]

What? Metric gallon? What are you smoking?

[@lloydstone1068]

Uh, no actually. A metric gallon (aka British Gallon) is 4.54 Liters/160 ounces. Meanwhile, in the US, a gallon is 3.78 Liters/128 ounces. So the 1.1 gallon capacity isn’t that far off. After all, at the start of the video when he first opened the lid, he said he smelled gas. So it’s highly possible the manufacturer had put some gas in to test it. Not likely, but still a possibility.

[@TheLastPhoen1x]

​@@lloydstone1068 heh, I was trying to make a joke, was not aware that British gallons are referred to as "metric". "Metric gallon" just sounds like an oxymoron XD

[@Spiccy762]

It’s always a blast watching Tyler while I’m high😂 (either way it’s a blast but I’m having a really good time)

[@WillFigs823]

Had the same one from Harbor freight. Absolutely loved it.

[@dennishines9996]

don't hook a computer up to that

[@ksavage681]

This is what we come here for. Excellent test. This is basically the same as the Harbor Freight one too.

[@uhsaywhatnow]

Speak for yourself. I’m here for the stuff in jars.

[@blueninja115]

Got a little 2-stroke Chicago generator off craigslist for $20. It was leaking fuel bad with the petcock open so I hauled it home, pulled the carb bowl off and found that the float was stuck. Easy fix, and now I have a little generator for emergencies. My only complaint is how loud it is.

[@clayrhye3701]

On today’s episode, Tyler displays the importance of invertor generators.

[@uselesseater5916]

Yes, that should be the title. lol

[@ManiacSkateboarding]

I refuse to believe you were once a diesel mechanic 😂

[@YesManVegasBaybay]

Sounds about right for the diesel mechanics I’ve met.

[@davidbarnes1439]

he's really not that bright is he

[@hcox1111]

He is pulling in about a million a year with a camera and a table set up in his garage, I would call that genius@@davidbarnes1439

[@Bookofwords]

Well, the standard for the US is 120 volts, so going over that can be risky as the appliances and such as the US can only handle 120 safely to just under 150 (risky, but generally safe). Places like the UK have 230 volt standard, and their appliances are built to allow 230 volts safely. The top amount of volts in the US you can reach before its very dangerous is 150.

[@FM60260]

These would be good for essential stuff like lights & fridge in the event of a power cut, definitely nothing sensitive though.

[@williamirelan9332]

I got one like this from my local home big box store when the regular price was about $100 and the black Friday sale was $80. I used it to charge my deep cycle battery for my trolling motor and used a 2nd hand modified inverter. It meant I could power my boiler circulation pump during power outages. 30 years later it still works and is my backup unit.

[@felinespirits]

Sort of surprised this guy has never seen one of these, they were everywhere when I got mine about 10 years back. (I think mine is the Chicago Electric version.) Little thing's sole purpose in life is to run my sump pump during short power outages and it has done that task without issue for years. If the outage is extended, I'll kick on the big gennie, but for an hour or so, all I care about is the sump pump, and this one is just easy peasy, lol.

[@Thehotglueguy]

9:29 its okay for most electronics like phone chargers or laptop chargers to run on 130 ish volts because they are made to handle up to 240 volts and they can just simply pull less current at high voltages. 10:17 its also fine for things to run on under 115 volts it will just make them run less efficiently since they have to pull more amps to create about the same wattage

[@jesper164a]

🤣

[@austinbentley6234]

nvm i'll be damned, looks like my laptop brick can do 240v. also, generally speaking +/- 10% off 120v is the general rule of thumb.

[@sybergoosejr]

it's fine for most rudimentry electronics. power tools, lights, heaters. one thing i would be curious about is to see how much frequency changes with load. (your kill-a-watt can read this)

[@multihobby4793]

Him comparing weight to volume almost went over my head.

[@gogereaver349]

had the harbor freight one for years. it still runs strong. these are 100% not rated for 1000 watts. there all built the same but some makers slap that on them. some shady sellers will even slap a 1200 watt sticker on them. there 800 watts max. run it any harder then that and pop will go the generator head.

[@adamgrant1787]

When the wall meter reads "666" at 9:03 for a second should explain a lot with this generator lol.

[@wallychambe1587]

Thanks, good idea to check voltage on a new generator, looks like the regulator bad on that one!!😱😱

[@dominicperez3207]

2 pulls unless Tyler forgot to turn the "on" switch on.

[@lancehibbard2833]

Or turn the gas to on! LOL😅. I have two other brands of this style that are 8 years old or better. I figured 8 pulls on a new one would work, forgot how many it took me first time but you were spot on!

[@halbvoll1]

Depends on your usecase. Actually its not really bad for modern devices with a switch mode power supply (like an phonecharger, laptop, ...), they are rated from 80V up to 270V and take nearly any frequency, thats because they rectify the AC at first to DC

[@djohnsto2]

The low & high voltage is due to the cheapness of the boost circuitry in the inverter. Expensive inverter generators have what you can think of as "gears" like in a car or bike. Cheap ones are like "direct drive" which are always a compromise at both the low and high end.

[@BillStoop]

Perfect little generator for running a small heater in an emergency. Fill it up with mixed 100LL and it would probably have a shelf life of years

[@killingtime11111116]

I love how there’s no crazy intro it’s jsut a nice handclap , then at the end we get to party to the outro , it’s like a reward

[@janglur]

110-140 is pretty normal for a genny like this, and fine for all but the most sensitive eletronics. Almost everything today has a switching PSU that takes whatever up to 240. I've seen ranges from as low as 80vAC to 260vAC. Turns the timings down a bit (if you can) and it should also drop the voltage. It also helps when you don't overload it.

[@justanotherfreakinchannel9069]

I really love the Tshirt man, but you gotta get busy and finally fix that design, so it doesn't look like "C void warranties", so I can buy one.

[@logan_314]

1:24 Tyler: "How much you wanna bet I can get this in here without spilling any of it?" *literally splashes all over the top of the generator and a little on the table* Tyler: "Look how good I am! It's hard being this talented"

[@123devinzz1]

had one of these at a cabin for many years and it never once had an issue. even ran electronics like a flat screen and old ps2 without any problems

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Where in the manual did it state this genset was safe to use for electronic anything. Maybe, a power drill, but not much else

[@indycharlie]

Nice !! A chainsaw with a non- regulated generator attached :D

[@troydhansen4990]

Thats a Harbor Freight 900w Storm Cat. I've had one for years. Paid 98 bucks for it. I've only had to replaced the pull string and carburetor on it, both together were under 25 bucks. It's able to run a small heater and lights in a camper all night for 8 hours! Its very efficient and portable. Great design with lots of aftermarket parts online. Just bring your 2stroke oil.

[@troymulkey3444]

I have the “tailgater” version of this. I got it for $80 at harbor freight and I really use it tailgates haha. But a few years back we got hit with the back end of a hurricane here in Atlanta and I lost power for three days. I used this little generator to run a furnace, two refrigerators, an Xbox and a TV. It did not like it but it got the job done. I have since installed a whole home generator.

[@amtiede]

Would love one of these videos doing cheap generator powering hair clippers or a livestock blower! We travel a lot and hate lugging big generators!

[@xxbambamxx7261]

I use cheap generator on TV etc, but I also put a constant load onto it too, so it doesn't go up and down..

[@shaun5552]

This is an old trick. If you're going to run electronics on a cheap generator, add a resistive load of comparable size. Wastes fuel but keeps the voltage far more stable.

[@laser31415]

I got one for $70 at least a decade ago. I test it twice a year to be sure it's ready if needed. I've got a power inverter that can run a small 'garage' heater in my basement. During an extended power outage in the winter i can run the furnace off of a deep cycle battery and inverter, and recharge that with the DC output of the generator to the battery and get clean power out indefinitely.

[@alastorclark3492]

2:55 I've owned one of these for about 2 years now and I forgot to turn the gas valve as well 😂

[@parkerhammond3258]

My biggest recommendation after working on them, using them day in and day out the best cheapest generator ive found is the predator 2000w quiet inverter generator

[@Metalstr8jacket]

Love your work brother!

[@chrisg1043]

That’s basically the TailGator that Harbor Freight used to sell. They were ok if made in the right factory. Obviously dirty power, but for a cheap generator you expect that.

[@msamour]

Normally, these engines have 2 to 5 hours break in period where you have to run them richer in oil. Can be as low as 25 to one during break in period.

[@parker73724]

A generator is just one of those things I really wouldn't want to cheap out on.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

Electrician here, the extension cord didn't help you at all. Never run a genny at 100% rated load unless its an emergency. Always run a generator 5 minutes and let its RPM settle before using if its not an inverter generator. You probably burned out the capacitor running 8 amps on it for 3 hours 20 minutes. If you were to buy one of these, get an off the shelf AC-AC voltage regulator for use with electronics.

[@intothewildexplore]

the transformer in the device will take care of everything! LOL

[@karelvvv]

I have the 220v model, changed the carb and put it on a self built cart with wheels. Very handy at my garage without power...