Storm Cat 900 WATT Generator [Unboxing & First Start]

[@madhankumar2418]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[@mattnaylor145]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@ricdwe]

I think the best use for that "baby gen" is [emergency power], when the lights go out, in a storm. Sufficiently adequate and temporary, in a pinch.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Great video!! Another awesome product from my favorite store harbor freight. Go easy on that pull start. The paws on the inside that engage on the flywheel are plastic just so you know. Can't beat it for $89. Hope it serves you well.

[@ScareCorpGears]

I will keep that in mind, i'm used to old pull starts lol. Thanks for COMMENT and thanks for stopping by.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

ScareCorp Gears Yeah I know. Thought you might not know. No problem. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@GRISTLEPodcast]

@@ScareCorpGears Good video..Is their a circuit breaker I can buy??? I have the same Stormcat generator...I want to run a 1500 watt Wagner steamer Canister...Any Ideas?? Keep up the great Video's and much success

[@hotsauce2446]

I wish I had bought another of these, I've had a Tailgator for 8 years now it's great for taking places when I don't need a big generator. I was sad when I learned they no longer sell these due to california. Only option now is to get a different brand one online for double the price.

[@D3XT3RDEMO16]

That Suzuki is badass man.

[@jp-um2fr]

Would you run your car flat out with half a ton in the back from new ? I have stripped both an old 650W and one of the new '900W'. The winding's are the same. It's the good old Chinese playing the numbers game. Next year they will be 950W or even 1000W. They run well at 500W. The main problem is 'inductive loads'. Light bulbs usually blow when you turn them on. The filament has a very low resistance when cold and the current they use is many times the normal just for that split second. These little generators will stand quite a bit but hang a 1000W saw on the end with a high inductive load (most motors do) and it'll be goodnight Vienna. There is a KZbin video somewhere of an elderly chap living out in the backwoods that's had one of these running for 6 hours every day for 5 years at 500W. He's got a 5A fuse in the line . Mine is 3 years old and I have a 2A fuse (UK - 250V) . I have blown the fuse but it could have been 'smelly' - that's what we call our little generator. There are more of these generators around the world with different names than makes of beer. They may have Harbor Freight on them but it might as well be Kiss Me Quick. 50:1 fuel oil is OK if it's not a hot day, 40:1 if hot. That's not on the American ones but is on ours. It's 30:1 while running in. Treat these little gens like an old wrinkly like me and they'll go forever. They are very good value and quite well built. I squirt a bit of stuff called Easystart. I expect you can get something in the US even better. Our glorious EEC regulations have stuffed everything.

[@ΓιάννηςΨυχιάς]

can you use the 650 watt generator (230 volt) with a water pump (300-400 watt)?

[@MrMawnster]

I dunno, you can get a 4 cycle for 10 more pounds of weight but double the wattage output usually and more fuel efficient and less hassle

[@johnjohnson4090]

What model??

[@BOB12349307]

you have to break these little gennys in not too much at first. and they hate old dirty gas

[@ScareCorpGears]

I can relate to the "Old Dirty Gas" Part i had not started this Generator since this video and earlier in the week i tried to start it and man did i have a hard time, i had to open the top cover to get at the throttle and manually rev it as i was pull starting it. it started right away but it took forever till i figured this out. Thanks for the COMMENT.

[@ernest9606]

Probably to late to ask but just incase will it run an aircompresser?

[@nukey555]

could this be used to safely charge a powerstation like the ecoflow?

[@imoldgreg5972]

I hope you read the manual and did the break in. If you baby it i.e. treat it well like you should with all euipment you shouldn't have any problems.

[@rickwestbrooks7273]

old greg Been there done that, about 15 times before I switched to a more reliable generator. The only reason I went through so many was because of the warranty. When it went bad I just took it back and got a new one - no questions asked. Finally got tired of the swap outs.

[@ebersonnani8678]

obrigado !!Betim/MG - Brasil

[@ScareCorpGears]

Gazoontite

[@indrapraboe5321]

nice little generator

[@ScareCorpGears]

yah it serves its purpose. Good for camping/hunting. or emergency use for lighting and small heater.

[@dre2992]

The only test that you did legitimately was the heater all the power tools not under a load are producing the load that is stated on them

[@UNIVERSALBARBER]

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[@bartbermudo3049]

Is rverything in 220? Can it run a welder a 400 amps?

[@rareform6747]

Good Video . I have the same generator but it locked up after little use and the second one not working out of box ?

[@ScareCorpGears]

hmm quality control might need to be better with them, thanks for sharing.

[@garysmart1]

Oil mixing?

[@ronmcwhirter9751]

May be yoou shhould use these power tools under a load and see if the generater works

[@nathansheldonlance]

And move your power tools away from the camera so we can hear the generator when the tools are turned on

[@ariboni73]

Brake in ?

[@BOB12349307]

i guess not and why bother letting it warm before turning the choke off while were at it lets throw some old ass gummed up gas into a brand new generator. and dont even bother turning off the gas and burning the gas in the carb out. oh you'll be cleaning that carb next year

[@fabianbraga3034]

Bien y vos

[@Cacheola]

The tools need a load for a decent test

[@seventiesandbeyond]

great video....how loud is this little guy

[@ScareCorpGears]

its not too bad, a lot better than its bigger brothers.

[@BOB12349307]

very loud

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

plug in a surge cord,the kind with maby 5 outlits for pluging in thing's.and don't run this generator on cement,to load.put it on the grass,or just ground to soak up the noise,on cement it's much louder.and from the start,buy a brand new spark plug.dont put old gas in it,and let it run an hour before you plug anything in it.and don't let it run out of gas,alway's shut it off before it run's out.also,if it's near a build'ing,'the noise will bounce off it,and make it louder.it's best on the grass,or just sand to soak up sound and vibrate'ing noide..the father the cord has to travel,the heavy'er the cord should be,at least the first 5 feet,then a normal cord after that,then your surge cord,that you can plug about 5 thing's in.Just Tryin to Help Out A Little,thank you..

[@rajeshpanjawificonnectionf3216]

How much price

[@TheSeejohnboy]

a lil starting fluid is great for when it doesn't want to start r8ght up

[@ScareCorpGears]

I will have to get some, It is hard to start most of the time between sits.

[@TheSeejohnboy]

pretty much anything that can spark the combustion will help I've even used a butane refill can sprayed a lil in amd it started right up lol

[@rickwestbrooks7273]

Problem is the car or at or is crap and doesn't last long and starts flooding or starving the engine with gas. Works pretty good for about 3 months. If you get one to last more than 3 months then you're extremely lucky. I know for a fact because I've gone through about 13 of these things. Store warranty is 3 months (90 days). So I'd take it back and get another, sometimes it'd last three months, other times it didn't last 3 weeks. The bigger ones are better. Predator 4000 is a good machine, with coupon you can get one for like $279.00. Mine starts first pull every time and it's almost a year old, and I use it every day.

[@maximodecimo2430]

Tan menso para prenderlo

[@RafaelHernandez-tr2qh]

Cuanto

[@danelezama398]

Hey Wanted to find out if this would be able to run a Makita Chop saw?

[@ScareCorpGears]

How many Amps is it? Hard to tell other wise. should say on it somewhere.

[@danelezama398]

it is 15 amps

[@ScareCorpGears]

NO i dont't think that would work, max is ~900 watts. 15 Amps means 1600+ watts (15x110)

[@danelezama398]

ok thanks alot for the info

[@indrapraboe5321]

i have a generator little bit bigger its a chinese made generator but distributed in indonesia its 1000 watts generator 4 stroke but it has 2 problem 1.the voltmeter is not working 2.the leaking oil my generator always spilled a oil when it run i dont where the problem is but it come from the engine. when im checking the dipstick is always low and when it runing the voltmeter always not working if broke or not. somebody can help me!!!!

[@ScareCorpGears]

sounds like a possible gasket leak, you might have to take it apart and get a new rebuilt kit for it.

[@rickwestbrooks7273]

Absolute junk not even worth the cheap price they charge. It won't last long ( about be 3 months) under daily usage.

[@rickwestbrooks7273]

jessa micah - nice no doubt, but who has a grand laying around to pay for a generator? I definitely don't.

[@oscargarcia-rr4ee]

Rick Westbrooks guess i got a good one. 5 years and going strong. Upgraded to a champion then Predator 3500 inverter, great gennys, all three.

[@audreybarnes6527]

I got given mine, I fixed it and it useful as long as you say within its capacity