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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / January 2007DuroPower Generator
Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like anybody's comments on the engine. Tom <twright64@sswavecable.com> wrote in news:458A06AB.2040801 @sswavecable.com: > Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them > at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The > few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one > rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like > anybody's comments on the engine. Try posting a link to the site so that other people can see what you're looking at... IF [that's a BIG if] they are "contractor" generators, they may be relatively inexpensive and VERY noisy - guaranteed to ruffle the feathers of anyone within 200 yards. > Tom <twright64@sswavecable.com> wrote in news:458A06AB.2040801 > @sswavecable.com: [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > inexpensive and VERY noisy - guaranteed to ruffle the feathers of anyone > within 200 yards. <http://www.duropower.com/> Hugh >Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them >at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The >few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one >rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like >anybody's comments on the engine. What the heck is a "this generator" ??? > >On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:59:39 -0800, Tom <twright64@sswavecable.com> > >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > What the heck is a "this generator" ??? Ummmm - it's in the subject line? >>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:59:39 -0800, Tom >>> <twright64@sswavecable.com> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Ummmm - it's in the subject line? But there is about a hundred of them and only 2 or 3 suitable for campground use. Tom J > Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them > at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The > few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one > rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like > anybody's comments on the engine. I have no experience with this company's products. I did notice that they advertise a model DP2000S that would seem to be intended for camping use. I then compared the specs with those for the Honda EU2000i which is one of the most popular small units and would seem to be in the same power range. Weight: Honda 47 Lb. Duropower 75 Lb. Noise Honda 59 db (full power) 53 db at 1/4 power) Duropower 63 db The decibel scale is logarithmic and therefore there is a great deal of difference between 59 and 63 db. The Honda generator is also about twice the price of the Duropower (perhaps this is also logarithmic). Ed MacNeil, Ancient Aviator North Hampton, New Hamster > I did notice that they advertise a model DP2000S that would seem to be > intended for camping use. I then compared the specs with those for the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > difference between 59 and 63 db. The Honda generator is also about twice > the price of the Duropower (perhaps this is also logarithmic). I have been to several air and trade shows and have seen these Chinese knockoffs of the Honda line. The price is good, but what about repair parts and service. Would be buying expensive throwaways and hope that we can get a few years service before that happens. Leanne 2000i owner >>I did notice that they advertise a model DP2000S that would seem to be >>intended for camping use. I then compared the specs with those for the [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Leanne > 2000i owner You think like I do. I also have a 2000i and bought it at the right price. Was still much more than the Chinese knockoffs. Even then, the copies won't match the performance of the Honda unit. Ed MacNeil, Ancient Aviator North Hampton, New Hamster >>>I did notice that they advertise a model DP2000S that would seem to be >>>intended for camping use. I then compared the specs with those for the [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >price. Was still much more than the Chinese knockoffs. Even then, the >copies won't match the performance of the Honda unit. I'm wondering what ways the chinese copies won't match the performance of the Honda unit? I wanted a small, quiet portable generator that could power sensitive equipment like an LCD HDTV, computer, etc. I added up the wattage of everthing I might want to run at the same time and the eu2000i just wasn't enough because it's really only rated for 1600w continuous. So I got the Kipor Sinemaster KGE2600ti. It was only a little cheaper but has 600 more watts available both continuous and full rated power. It's just as quiet as the Honda. It has the same gas tank size with the same runtime on full load, but the full load power output is higher which makes it a more efficient generator. Also has the eco throttle which extends the runtime to at least 8 hours. I've gotten a lot more. It's about the same size (same floor area but about 1.5" taller) but weighs about 10lbs more due to the higher power output. Kipor is a well established company and they have been very reliable. I personally can't say because I've only had mine about 6 months with maybe 100 hours on it, but no problems so far. The warranty is the same, 2 years. And spare parts are readily available. I think the only thing the Kipor can't do that the Honda can is parallel 2 units. But there's less need to do that because the Kipors' continuous output is over 1.4 times the Honda with a single unit. And I really don't want the cost and hassle of having to use 2 generators. The only thing I don't like is that it's messy to change the oil. I don't don't know what it's like to change the oil on the Honda, but the Kipor could use some improvement in that area. All in all, I'm really happy with it. Steve > I'm wondering what ways the chinese copies won't match the > performance [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > for > 1600w continuous. So I got the Kipor Sinemaster KGE2600ti. I don't think you can buy another?? It seems they have ceased production on that model for some reason - maybe patent infringement. China has started cracking down on knock off products. Tom J >> I got the Kipor Sinemaster KGE2600ti. > I don't think you can buy another?? It seems they have ceased > production on that model for some reason - maybe patent infringement. > China has started cracking down on knock off products. It's about time. The Kipor is a *CLASSIC* "knock off" of the Honda EU series if there ever was one, right down to the chassis/case. Sheesh!  Signature:\ JR >>> I got the Kipor Sinemaster KGE2600ti. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >It's about time. The Kipor is a *CLASSIC* "knock off" of the Honda EU series >if there ever was one, right down to the chassis/case. Sheesh! That's true for models like the KGE1000Ti, KGE2000Ti, KGE300Ti. But the KGE2600Ti does not have an equivalent Honda model. Steve >> I'm wondering what ways the chinese copies won't match the >> performance [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >production on that model for some reason - maybe patent infringement. >China has started cracking down on knock off products. I don't think you're right about why that model isn't available anymore, because just about every Honda model of inverter generator still has an equivalent Kipor model available. The KGE2600Ti was a Kipor model that didn't have an equivalent Honda model. So I did a little internet research and I found that KGE2600Ti was discontinued and a new, redesigned model is supposed to be released in Jan 07. Supposedly the new model can be paralleled. Also, the price is supposed to go up. All of the dealers I checked are out of the old model. I'm glad I bought it when I did then. Steve >> I'm wondering what ways the chinese copies won't match the >> performance [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >production on that model for some reason - maybe patent infringement. >China has started cracking down on knock off products. BTW, they are still available on eBay. I found someone selling the KGE2600Ti under it's old model number, KGE3000Ti, for $799 and free shipping. That's a decent price. Steve >Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them >at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The >few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one >rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like >anybody's comments on the engine. Whether or not an economy generator is worth the price/risk depends on what it will be used for, how often, and where? Will it be used in an RV? Noise ratings are critical- not only for your sanity inside, but the ability to use it in a campground of park. beyond that, there are enough wackos out there that you really do not need to give them another excuse to hate RVs. To what extent will you depend on it? Will you leave the dogs inside during the summer while their lives depend on the air conditioner powered by an economy generator? If it breaks down and you have to stop in some small town, will they be able to repair it? If you need a small, portable generator, look at the Hondas. You can always hand it down to the grandkids. And they are AMAZINGLY quiet. No knowledge of the ones you were looking at, but just offering some general thoughts. Sometimes even free is a rip off... From Randy & Val 1990 30' Rexhal Airex Just for info, I went ahead and bought a DuroPower generator. It's a bit bigger than my old Coleman PowerMate and not as heavy. It's very quiet, I can't imagine anyone objecting to its use in a campground (as long as you don't let it run all night). It's much too soon to make a decent evaluation, but if it continues to perform as it has the first few hours I've run it, I'm very happy with it. Only problem I can see is perhaps warranty service - if ever needed - you have to send the darn thing back to Calif. As for maintenance, a friend also bought one and he says the local engine shop, which services the Honda line, should be able to work with it. Cost was about 1/4 the cost of an equivalent Honda machine. > Anybody have any experience with this generator? I found them > at Devlin Int'l on the web, but can't find much information. The > few forum entries I have found seem to be somewhat positive, one > rating negative. Amazon.com sells them. Particularly would like > anybody's comments on the engine. |
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