I Bought The CHEAPEST Generator On Amazon...

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6 ай бұрын

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@Duneboy13
@Duneboy13 6 ай бұрын
Electrician here, voltage wise you want between 110-125 in the US, that generator will slowly melt shit in my opinion
@atlasgunther8947
@atlasgunther8947 6 ай бұрын
Or to charge batteries chained with well-regulated ac converters to connect sensitive gear to.
@powertvau
@powertvau 6 ай бұрын
If you read anything electric compliance it will state 110 volts to 240 volts. Etc
@shadyops3535
@shadyops3535 6 ай бұрын
@@powertvau, it’s not 110 to 240, it’s 110 OR 220/240.
@user-wo7rl4nm7w
@user-wo7rl4nm7w 6 ай бұрын
Depends, our house gets around 120, some places only get 110
@Cilander4978
@Cilander4978 6 ай бұрын
@@shadyops3535 some appliances can run between 110 and 240 volts completely fine, mu MacBook-charger says 100-240v
@Rosy_87
@Rosy_87 6 ай бұрын
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
@tristinlees8875 6 ай бұрын
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@BoiledOctopus
@BoiledOctopus 6 ай бұрын
@@tristinlees8875 6.5?
@mikeg3529
@mikeg3529 6 ай бұрын
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
@haydenc2742 5 ай бұрын
Harbor Freight "clone" reports like 900W max...so on part with that
@gogereaver349
@gogereaver349 5 ай бұрын
​@@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.
@mariestarlight
@mariestarlight 6 ай бұрын
Just waiting for the companion video where Tyler tries all kinds of bad fuels for the generator until it dies.
@MattC626
@MattC626 6 ай бұрын
I am here for it
@next1838
@next1838 6 ай бұрын
No I want to see what electronics he can destroy with it.
@Heartwing37
@Heartwing37 6 ай бұрын
@@next1838both!!! 😂😂😂
@Ohwhale79
@Ohwhale79 6 ай бұрын
I thought that's what this one was going to be already LOL
@Ppflord
@Ppflord 6 ай бұрын
Plz do this one
@gerhardtmare7427
@gerhardtmare7427 6 ай бұрын
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
@bidwell13 Ай бұрын
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.
@toxictrumptube7763
@toxictrumptube7763 6 ай бұрын
Tyler not recommending something, because it’s not safe actually is hilarious!😅
@winstonbattle
@winstonbattle 6 ай бұрын
its cause he didn't wear the toast shirt
@timmytwotimes9936
@timmytwotimes9936 6 ай бұрын
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
@green7449 6 ай бұрын
@@timmytwotimes9936What do you mean? That was genius! 😂
@Ohwhale79
@Ohwhale79 6 ай бұрын
"IT'S NOT EVEN THAT LOUD" Yells Tyler. 😂😂😂😂😂
@mohamedelalouani2269
@mohamedelalouani2269 6 ай бұрын
Tyler is that neighbor.
@BunnyArisu
@BunnyArisu 6 ай бұрын
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
@darlenefraser3022 6 ай бұрын
It’s funny how he’s running generators but speaking softly! 😂
@darrelladams4188
@darrelladams4188 6 ай бұрын
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.
@user-wo7rl4nm7w
@user-wo7rl4nm7w 6 ай бұрын
The gas smell right out of the box is because its tested for quality control, thats surprising for its price
@Krankie_V
@Krankie_V 20 күн бұрын
It's tested for emission compliance. They don't give a rats ass about quality.
@steve_put_this_here
@steve_put_this_here 6 ай бұрын
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
@jpizzleforizzle 6 ай бұрын
For 100 bucks you might as well take the engine out a put it on a bicycle.
@PainesvilleRailfans
@PainesvilleRailfans 6 ай бұрын
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
@01keyboard 6 ай бұрын
I bought one of those years back, worked great till someone broke into my truck and stole it 🤨
@jessihawkins9116
@jessihawkins9116 5 ай бұрын
@@01keyboardI hate thieves 😠
@01keyboard
@01keyboard 5 ай бұрын
@jessihawkins9116 yeah it was around Christmas, had all my kids toys hiding in thier too that they stole. Smashed the windows.
@tonyp9179
@tonyp9179 5 ай бұрын
My grandfather had two strokes
@4486xxdawson
@4486xxdawson Ай бұрын
Wow , badadump.........
@mboonejr
@mboonejr 28 күн бұрын
But he was playing golf 😂
@remax7362
@remax7362 15 күн бұрын
Bro 💀
@crazywarp36
@crazywarp36 3 күн бұрын
You know what they say, 3rd is the one with the treasure chest
@mandelstamm
@mandelstamm 2 ай бұрын
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
@donaldbower4097 6 ай бұрын
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
@Heizenberg32 6 ай бұрын
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
@Mr_Toodles 6 ай бұрын
thats literally what i use mine for lol. angle grinder or sawzall
@DinoNucci
@DinoNucci 6 ай бұрын
No
@georgelin8498
@georgelin8498 6 ай бұрын
@@Heizenberg32they are expensive as well as the batteries so they may not be feasible if theres a lot of cutting to get done.
@friendlyfire01
@friendlyfire01 6 ай бұрын
@@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.
@angrybigfoot752
@angrybigfoot752 6 ай бұрын
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
@firewalker1372 6 ай бұрын
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.
@carluline9193
@carluline9193 6 ай бұрын
Tyler is that neighbor that if you ever needed to barrow anything bet he would have it
@A1Zealot
@A1Zealot 6 ай бұрын
he’s also that neighbor who leaves a generator running for 3hr 20min. that must have been a treat for the neighbors lol
@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.
@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT. 6 ай бұрын
​@@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
@mabbaticchio 6 ай бұрын
Just don't ask to borrow spaghetti
@dewflower7298
@dewflower7298 6 ай бұрын
@@A1Zealot was thinking the same.
@adamhalcyon3393
@adamhalcyon3393 6 ай бұрын
@@dewflower7298 don't think. It messes everything up.
@hotrodchevy4524
@hotrodchevy4524 6 ай бұрын
When he first started pulling on it I said to myself I guarantee you he forgot to turn something on. Lol 😂
@Akotski-ys9rr
@Akotski-ys9rr 23 күн бұрын
I instantly thought fuel tap. Happens to me I forget to turn on the fuel
@imallfordabulls
@imallfordabulls 6 ай бұрын
Some KZbinrs edit out their attempted fails. Tyler shows it all.
@machoD2
@machoD2 6 ай бұрын
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
@FuckGoogle502 5 ай бұрын
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
@Rudy97 2 ай бұрын
@@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.
@f3rny_66
@f3rny_66 6 ай бұрын
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
@gnaedigerfels 6 ай бұрын
No
@mikeg3529
@mikeg3529 6 ай бұрын
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
@timgroot4231 6 ай бұрын
Project farm needs to do his testing on this too!
@don1857
@don1857 6 ай бұрын
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
@friedchicken9110 5 ай бұрын
I ran the fridge off itb4
@davidv7403
@davidv7403 6 ай бұрын
Fuel is colored because the oil is pre mixed into it.
@joecummings1260
@joecummings1260 5 ай бұрын
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
@KilerReviews 6 ай бұрын
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
@gogereaver349 5 ай бұрын
one thers a load it will go down.
@sirpuss5887
@sirpuss5887 6 ай бұрын
I love how many smart dudes watch Tyler just to see what he will do. Like he is a lab rat🤣😭
@engineresurrector2414
@engineresurrector2414 6 ай бұрын
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
@andrewchristiansen8311 4 ай бұрын
Dude buy a 22W UVC panel & a car battery. Wtf...
@JH1200A1
@JH1200A1 4 ай бұрын
He might like the smell of 2-stroke@@andrewchristiansen8311
@gotitaila4744
@gotitaila4744 3 ай бұрын
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.
@MrHugemoth
@MrHugemoth 6 ай бұрын
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.
@davidsettle8456
@davidsettle8456 5 ай бұрын
Like to have one
@Nirrrina
@Nirrrina 2 ай бұрын
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.
@andrewt9204
@andrewt9204 6 ай бұрын
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
@leadgindairy3709 6 ай бұрын
Lighting at camp site is perfect use
@FuckGoogle502
@FuckGoogle502 5 ай бұрын
@@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
@tristan6509 29 күн бұрын
​@@leadgindairy3709just use a kerosene lamp at that point
@UFASTT
@UFASTT 6 ай бұрын
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
@cousinles80 6 ай бұрын
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
@toxictrumptube7763 6 ай бұрын
There is a non zero chance of Tyler sharpening up that generator nicely.🍿😬
@1987FX16
@1987FX16 6 ай бұрын
Next video "Can you cut a water bottle in half using Amazon's cheapest generator."
@michaelbryant7252
@michaelbryant7252 6 ай бұрын
Can we get a collab with project farm
@drewculbertson812
@drewculbertson812 Ай бұрын
Yes
@oldroscoe2590
@oldroscoe2590 6 ай бұрын
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.
@GaisaSanktejo
@GaisaSanktejo 6 ай бұрын
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
@Jb-uy5zx 6 ай бұрын
Ethanol free gas may help with that.
@refactorear
@refactorear 6 ай бұрын
That should have to be done with any generator using fuel actually.
@1987FX16
@1987FX16 6 ай бұрын
​@@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
@thesquarerootofnegativei6225 6 ай бұрын
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
@GaisaSanktejo 6 ай бұрын
@@thesquarerootofnegativei6225 VERY true, I would add "bring back the light after a power cut" LOL
@amdpower6975
@amdpower6975 6 ай бұрын
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
@amdpower6975 6 ай бұрын
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
@jjhack3r 6 ай бұрын
@@amdpower6975old tv, sure but who’s gonna be running a crt now days?
@Gamerdu45
@Gamerdu45 6 ай бұрын
@@jjhack3r Yeah bro living in the past or idk
@Yelawolf269
@Yelawolf269 6 ай бұрын
​@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
@aidangattinger8975 6 ай бұрын
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.
@skittlemenow
@skittlemenow 6 ай бұрын
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
@friendlyfire01 6 ай бұрын
I'd be very curious to see how long it could be made to run
@roberttopjian1143
@roberttopjian1143 5 ай бұрын
I ran one over 4 days it still works?
@Xiraken
@Xiraken 6 ай бұрын
"Look how good I am." He says moments after clearly spilling it😂
@ben--
@ben-- 6 ай бұрын
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
@jimmybrad156 2 ай бұрын
might burn out MOVs in devices
@poobank
@poobank 6 ай бұрын
$140.. Wow the price has liked doubled. Freaking inflation lol
@sannyassi73
@sannyassi73 Ай бұрын
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 =\
@atlasgunther8947
@atlasgunther8947 6 ай бұрын
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
@FuckGoogle502 5 ай бұрын
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
@atlasgunther8947 5 ай бұрын
of course wealth can go far
@blendpinexus1416
@blendpinexus1416 2 ай бұрын
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.
@iamtheonewhoyoulove
@iamtheonewhoyoulove 5 ай бұрын
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
@PeptoBismolPone
@PeptoBismolPone 6 ай бұрын
i hope your doing well Tyler thank you for the awesome content! 😁😁
@waltdog5791
@waltdog5791 6 ай бұрын
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
@Gamerdu45 6 ай бұрын
Tell me you know nothing about eletronics without telling me
@camerongover8459
@camerongover8459 6 ай бұрын
​@Gamerdu45 don't try and dunk without offering an explanation dude. You are part of the problem
@waltdog5791
@waltdog5791 6 ай бұрын
@@Gamerdu45 prove me wrong! or are you saying its fine to use to pawer a smart device?
@Gamerdu45
@Gamerdu45 6 ай бұрын
@@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
@brentspellmeyer8943 6 ай бұрын
​@@Gamerdu45well put
@billybassman21
@billybassman21 5 ай бұрын
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.
@sakurojason
@sakurojason 5 ай бұрын
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.
@davidhoward9419
@davidhoward9419 6 ай бұрын
Your neighbours must love you 😂
@justaustyn1277
@justaustyn1277 6 ай бұрын
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
@krawnjob 6 ай бұрын
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
@ED-wt8xs 6 ай бұрын
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
@krawnjob 6 ай бұрын
@@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
@DH-xw6jp 6 ай бұрын
​@@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
@krawnjob 6 ай бұрын
@@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.
@natehill8069
@natehill8069 6 ай бұрын
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.
@Spiccy762
@Spiccy762 6 ай бұрын
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)
@Techlifeandmore
@Techlifeandmore 6 ай бұрын
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
@edward_mst6762 6 ай бұрын
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
@eddiemason4316 6 ай бұрын
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
@vuurkoning 6 ай бұрын
@@edward_mst6762 here in Belgium the norm is 230, even older buildings have been converted
@vuurkoning
@vuurkoning 6 ай бұрын
@@eddiemason4316 Europe is 50hz
@eddiemason4316
@eddiemason4316 6 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ManiacSkateboarding
@ManiacSkateboarding 6 ай бұрын
I refuse to believe you were once a diesel mechanic 😂
@YesManVegasBaybay
@YesManVegasBaybay 6 ай бұрын
Sounds about right for the diesel mechanics I’ve met.
@davidbarnes1439
@davidbarnes1439 6 ай бұрын
he's really not that bright is he
@hcox1111
@hcox1111 6 ай бұрын
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
@yamaha230xxx
@yamaha230xxx 6 ай бұрын
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
@user-nc3pz3hr8i
@user-nc3pz3hr8i 6 ай бұрын
I love that ty keeps his ninja stars next to his winter coats and squeegee lmao
@gileadwright226
@gileadwright226 6 ай бұрын
Your neighbors must love you for having a running generator for hours lol😂
@gogereaver349
@gogereaver349 5 ай бұрын
naa you dont hear these after you are a few feet away.
@dennishines9996
@dennishines9996 6 ай бұрын
don't hook a computer up to that
@jamesplotkin4674
@jamesplotkin4674 Ай бұрын
Where in the manual did it state this genset was safe to use for electronic anything. Maybe, a power drill, but not much else
@KoJaksKranium
@KoJaksKranium 6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheLastPhoen1x
@TheLastPhoen1x 6 ай бұрын
1.1 metric gallon = 110 metric ounces.
@Tommy.461
@Tommy.461 6 ай бұрын
What? Metric gallon? What are you smoking?
@lloydstone1068
@lloydstone1068 6 ай бұрын
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
@TheLastPhoen1x 6 ай бұрын
​@@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
@billharris6886
@billharris6886 6 ай бұрын
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
@uhjyuff2095 6 ай бұрын
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.
@wlombardo31
@wlombardo31 5 ай бұрын
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.
@BillStoop
@BillStoop Ай бұрын
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
@Bookofwords
@Bookofwords 6 ай бұрын
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.
@ksavage681
@ksavage681 6 ай бұрын
This is what we come here for. Excellent test. This is basically the same as the Harbor Freight one too.
@uhsaywhatnow
@uhsaywhatnow 6 ай бұрын
Speak for yourself. I’m here for the stuff in jars.
@janglur
@janglur Ай бұрын
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.
@multihobby4793
@multihobby4793 6 ай бұрын
Him comparing weight to volume almost went over my head.
@Thehotglueguy
@Thehotglueguy 6 ай бұрын
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
@jesper164a 6 ай бұрын
🤣
@austinbentley6234
@austinbentley6234 6 ай бұрын
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.
@laser31415
@laser31415 20 күн бұрын
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.
@williamirelan9332
@williamirelan9332 5 ай бұрын
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
@felinespirits 5 ай бұрын
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.
@refactorear
@refactorear 6 ай бұрын
Tyler trying to explain AVR without mentioning is quite funny actually.
@FM60260
@FM60260 3 ай бұрын
These would be good for essential stuff like lights & fridge in the event of a power cut, definitely nothing sensitive though.
@halbvoll1
@halbvoll1 4 ай бұрын
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
@killingtime11111116
@killingtime11111116 2 ай бұрын
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
@lincolnbliss4885
@lincolnbliss4885 3 ай бұрын
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.
@msamour
@msamour 2 ай бұрын
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.
@dominicperez3207
@dominicperez3207 6 ай бұрын
2 pulls unless Tyler forgot to turn the "on" switch on.
@blueninja115
@blueninja115 3 ай бұрын
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.
@pintaco4299
@pintaco4299 2 ай бұрын
Didnt want to mix gas he doesn't need, buys premix for 5x the price that he doesn't need
@FlyboyHelosim
@FlyboyHelosim 6 ай бұрын
I bet his neighbors loved him for this one.
@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT.
@THEMANWITHTHEYELLOWHAT. 6 ай бұрын
They brought him a cream pie and then proceeded to smash it in his face 🤣
@jjhack3r
@jjhack3r 6 ай бұрын
The governor can be adjusted to reduce the frequency and voltage.
@clayrhye3701
@clayrhye3701 6 ай бұрын
On today’s episode, Tyler displays the importance of invertor generators.
@uselesseater5916
@uselesseater5916 5 ай бұрын
Yes, that should be the title. lol
@WillFigs823
@WillFigs823 6 ай бұрын
Had the same one from Harbor freight. Absolutely loved it.
@djohnsto2
@djohnsto2 5 ай бұрын
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.
@123devinzz1
@123devinzz1 9 күн бұрын
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
@andrewchristiansen8311
@andrewchristiansen8311 4 ай бұрын
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.
@jimmy_kirk
@jimmy_kirk 6 ай бұрын
"Why is this fuel pink?" It's strawberry flavour.
@sybergoosejr
@sybergoosejr 6 ай бұрын
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)
@LordFalconsword
@LordFalconsword 5 ай бұрын
The higher frequency and high voltage with low wattage makes sense. It doesn't have a good sinewave controller. Not regulated at all. But check any generator and the voltage is going to fluctuate except maybe the big 5kw plus. I'd use it for charging car batteries and some out door tools. I'd never hook up a computer or anything like that to it.
@parkerhammond3258
@parkerhammond3258 5 ай бұрын
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
@Elon_Trump
@Elon_Trump 6 ай бұрын
I want to see more cheapo appliance reviews like this
@troymulkey3444
@troymulkey3444 5 ай бұрын
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.
@xxbambamxx7261
@xxbambamxx7261 Ай бұрын
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..
@wisdomSP
@wisdomSP 2 ай бұрын
That sound of a leaf blower. I can't get away from it. Every... fricken... day... one of my neighbors is getting their grass cut at 8:00 in the morning and all I hear is that sound...
@intothewildexplore
@intothewildexplore 2 ай бұрын
the transformer in the device will take care of everything! LOL
@chrisg1043
@chrisg1043 Ай бұрын
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.
@jack8356
@jack8356 6 ай бұрын
Well 480v rated motors i hook up. When adding 480v power. Its usually always close to 500v volts line to line and like 280 to 290 volts line to ground. So it should be fine. The appliances are designed to handle a bit higher voltage.
@joeMW284
@joeMW284 6 ай бұрын
This thing would work good for using wired tools in the field.
@karelvvv
@karelvvv Ай бұрын
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...
@adamgrant1787
@adamgrant1787 6 ай бұрын
When the wall meter reads "666" at 9:03 for a second should explain a lot with this generator lol.
@brucebannerman6848
@brucebannerman6848 Ай бұрын
A few lights for a camp, excellent!
@parker73724
@parker73724 5 ай бұрын
A generator is just one of those things I really wouldn't want to cheap out on.
@amtiede
@amtiede 5 ай бұрын
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!
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