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@williamirizarry11138 ай бұрын
I like the comment, “two is one, one is none and three is guaranteed”. Very well applied in this scenario. 👍🏻
@nexus2lexus8 күн бұрын
Same. I like to go by, "a pair and a spare"
@trayhenson609 Жыл бұрын
All over KZfaq, and Noone could explain it as well as you have. Thank you sir great video.
@charbelazar6864 күн бұрын
i wish all youtube videos where this explanatory and to the point like this! i'm sold
@DashiellParr41119 күн бұрын
Excellent info! I have the harbor freight inverter generator you show on top. Bought it for a hurricane here in Florida 2 years ago. Super quiet and starts on first pull every time so far. Just got it out this past weekend for Hurricane Debby 2024 after one year of storage, started on first pull!
@TMAFabricationServices25 күн бұрын
Good information I’m a DuroMax generator dealer and I get this question all the time so I will be linking your videos and it breaks it down to where the average person can understand it.
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP24 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing my content. I haven't tried a duromax yet but I have heard good things and have plans to pick one up in the next year or so to do some in depth reviews on.
@bryanch4343Сағат бұрын
Love my Duromax 10K genset
@bryanch4343Сағат бұрын
Wishing I had the propane adapter
@SirValiantIII Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Had been trying to figure this out and this was by far and away the most clear and concise out of a dozen articles and a handful of videos I checked first. Thanks!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir I do my best to take this "complicated" topics and make them understandable for myself, and then turn around and try to share them with you all.
@tomkruze274916 күн бұрын
Outstanding! Incredibly informative Thank You God Bless
@paulinedavis8734 Жыл бұрын
You’re a great teacher Toolman Tim, why because you made a confusing topic SIMPLE to understand... Thanks !!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pauline these are the type of comments I love getting. Have a great day
@jafet48pr Жыл бұрын
Great video Tim. I would like to add if you are going to be a long time using it. Like When hurricane Maria hits PR. We were 4 months without electric power and I spent a lot of money on gasoline. Like $300 or $400 monthly. If money isn't a problem for you another thing you need to think about is that probably isn't going to be gasoline available at least at the beggining of the emergency. I have both types of generators, but if you need to choose one go with the inverter you will spend less $ on gasoline and survived with less fuel.
@bridgetrose67104 ай бұрын
That's awesome and a great way to explain difference, I'm a supervisor AT HFT and you made it so much easier for me to explain difference between the inverted and regular generator!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@kentuckysustainableliving3583 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. You make it simple for people to understand the differences
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kentucky
@wilsoneashoian57898 ай бұрын
Fantastic video and so informative. I am an electrical engineer, and I say this is great educational video. Keep in mind duel fuels with propane is much better than gas, but it produce less W.
@Scarywoody Жыл бұрын
I'm finally breaking down and getting a generator. This video was loads of help. I went inverter Genny.
@rickreid816 ай бұрын
Excellent, Excellent video!!! I didn't know the difference until now. Thanks 4 making this easy to understand! You hit it out of the park
@dougcutler49484 сағат бұрын
Thank you! I learned something today.
@kylewhisenant941212 күн бұрын
I believe at some point our grid system will fail by a Foe but you should make a video on that
@philippusviridi65273 ай бұрын
Great video that answered all my questions thank you.
@juanfranciscogarza7384Ай бұрын
Muchas gracias por la explicacion muy completa e informativa me educo muy Bien sobre El tema gracias!!
@user-nn5fm9sc5d7 ай бұрын
Excellent information. So concise while hitting all the key points!!!
@armyfazer1410Ай бұрын
Clear and concise info. I was wondering if it was worth the extra $$. I think it is for my uses.
@raymond3722Ай бұрын
Very concise and precise.
@rayduffy475 Жыл бұрын
Hey man...very grateful for your information...you simplified for me....invertor is for me....thankyou
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray those are the type of comments that mean the most to a contact creator. Have a great day.
@user-no8wm3fi1g4 ай бұрын
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Good video. Is there an adapter that çan be added to an open face generator that can clean the signal?
@bewusstseine81715 ай бұрын
Yes, that was quick and clear. You did great. Thank you.
@rjzlwop3153 Жыл бұрын
I really like the video. Thank you for sharing, but couldn’t you just get a surge protector to plug your electronic all devices into to save them?
@Love76157Ай бұрын
Hi Tim, I love your video to tell the different. How do I know which generator I should buy to run the whole house (5 ton central AC + some lights and basic Eletronic stuff)?
@gsftom Жыл бұрын
Great video. Have heard these terms before and no clue what they meant. Keep sharing what u learn. Subscribed.
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom welcome to the workshop and if you ever have any topic ideas for videos, throw at me, I’ll work them in the schedule at some point
@fredkelly4649 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video i needed to know this just got a new RV thanks Inverter it is.
@dlc2724 Жыл бұрын
You need to test the fireman generator because they also put out cleaner power then the older generators. I've ran my 52" smart tv about 200 hrs on the regular newer generators. Since 2017 through FL hurricane seasons no problems on of my electronics.
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
The limited testing I’ve done so far all electronics have ran fine according to firman the Total harmonic distortion is 11-14% which is high but hasn’t caused any problems yet.
@smky14310 сағат бұрын
Same thoughts, I have that genny and put my scope on it and it is about a clean sine as I have seen .
@jimsmith5567 ай бұрын
Some inverter generators are open frame. They are open frame because they need the room for a larger motor to produce higher power at 240A. That way they can be used as a whole house electrical supply. Champion and Duracell both make open frame inverter generators with >6000 watt output. Also some new appliances, stoves, fridges, have circuit boards that can be damaged by a standard generator.
@jphearnАй бұрын
Thanks for the video - this is helpful. Question about running generators parallel - can I run two different wattage inverter generators parallel or do they need to be the same wattage?
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOPАй бұрын
Typically no most times they need tj be the same generator along with the same branded parallel box
@WRL21810 ай бұрын
Great video. Everything you need to know, and to the point.
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it
@DrSimSauve Жыл бұрын
Nice video and general explanation. Kudos sir!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. These are my absolute favorite comment. I work hard on these videos to make them top quality and I appreciate you taking the time to stop and say something.
@yolo_burrito Жыл бұрын
A traditional generator has to run at 3600 rpm’s (or 1800 but not in portables) to get 60hz output.
@GusScottExley6 ай бұрын
What an absolutely perfect video! thank you for making this.
@chaosangelx134 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this explanation
@Raptorbaja Жыл бұрын
Thank u for the nice info easily explained!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
No problem
@thomhorlacherАй бұрын
Thanx Tim, very helpful brother
@glennwood3912Ай бұрын
Really good content. I already have an open frame generator. Can I get an inverter to run the power through to clean it up? Do you already have a video on this?
@rolfehlksvk11 күн бұрын
Good information (great T-Shirt)
@RedFlyerMedia Жыл бұрын
Great info! Thank you Toolman Tim!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks red flyer
@Greenegoat4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information!
@jma76177 ай бұрын
Great explanation. Earned a subscriber. Answered all my questions. In your opinion, open frame generator ok to run welder? Or would the dirty electricity mess it up?
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP7 ай бұрын
In my opinion yes it should be more than fine
@jma76177 ай бұрын
@@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Thank you very much
@BigShay1977Ай бұрын
Excellent explanation!
@suemee13288 ай бұрын
Clear & understandable. Thanks!!
@tjmooney4181Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@summitsusie4 ай бұрын
Great video. I currently have an open frame generator - super loud for my neighbors when using as power our townhouse during outages. My take from your video is that with the inverter generator, I can still connect it to my transfer switch just as I do with the open frame, but it will be much quieter - correct?
@ryanborden Жыл бұрын
This was everything I needed. Thank you!
@user-bp1md5cs1h11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I appreciate the information
@everettballenger78809 ай бұрын
Hi Tim, great video. You may be able to help where others have failed. I have an RV with a Onan 4000 generator. Trouble I am having the Xantrex inverter does not like the Onan, and will not charge the house batteries. It works fine on shore power. I hooked up my Honda eu2000i to the Xantrex and it is working fine, charging the batteries as it should. Is it possible to "clean up" the power coming from the Onan - thanks so much.
@soufsideswangАй бұрын
so what about open Frame inverter generators as opposed to closed frame inverter generators, would the only benefit be the noise at that end?
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOPАй бұрын
Yes that’s basically it and they tend to be a bit quieter something I missed covering in this video time for me to do a new one :)
@jaygee471 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job on your explanation. Thank you for the video kind sir.
@micahhowell44325 ай бұрын
Very informative video and just what I needed!
@babybugspaw7085Ай бұрын
Great explanation!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOPАй бұрын
Thanks!
@zeodark2761Ай бұрын
Thank you for the info
@chrisdiggs223711 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@np1000 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation, thank you.
@ColdWarPrepper Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks for sharing - have not heard the best of reviews from Harbor Freight stuff, but, if you think its ok, I'll give it another look.
@markashlock9017 Жыл бұрын
Next to Honda, the best generator in its class on the market. And about half the price.
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
So I just recently picked up my first hf gnerator the 3500 watt inverter and my initial thoughts are really good especially for the features you get at a much lower price point. A lot of my friends inside prepping circles speak rather highly of them.
@leandroaudije6253 Жыл бұрын
Hello Sir Tim, thank you so much much for yhis info. I just wondering how about the maintenance of both generator? is it the same or there is cheaper and expensive side? thanks
@raff99387 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP7 ай бұрын
You are very welcome
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@MrAmolinaАй бұрын
what about if you want it for house backup energy? You basically will run it through main breaker? would that be somewhat cleaner when you connect from the wall? Or if not, what about if you put a UPS in front of the wall and the computer for example?
@travisd7888 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great info- thank you!😃😃
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@arpfre12 күн бұрын
Is there an add on system we can plug in to an open frame generator to convert it's output in to pure sinewave?
@michachwesewicz669810 ай бұрын
the best video in this topic in the internet
@jimgill57067 ай бұрын
Good information. Thanks.
@stevenmerlock9971Күн бұрын
Generators with UPS battery backups will clean up the power really nice. Inverters also sip fuel. FWIW - city power stinks it’s more of a modified sine-wave very blockie you can spend big$ for power filters / modulators to clean things up. Some household appliances (washers, dryers and microwaves) they eat electricity - heck even a toaster noms energy
@CrashBr0 Жыл бұрын
I'm no expert, but I've ran across some people online that seem to know what they are talking about. These people are of the opinion that the newer, modern, NON-inverter generators aren't as bad for electronics as the old school ones.
@-paganless2-432 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I also read that a modern generator with a good voltage regulator is not that bad for electronics. I still got an inverter generator for fuel efficiency and the noise suppression.
@Asidebar Жыл бұрын
I would rather pay the extra amount for a Honda inverter generator tha is clearly the best and not risk damage to my equipment. I have a Honda generator that is 20 years old still guns when needed.
@markashlock9017 Жыл бұрын
Great info Tim. Wanted to let you know that at least at Harbor Freight, they have Open Frame, “Inverter” Generators. They run about 35% less than the closed frame ones. Clean power, cheaper, but lots more noise!
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks mark I’ll check those out. I’ve been noticing more open framed inverter generators on the market as of late
@np1000 Жыл бұрын
Yes I bought a Champion Inverter Generator and looks identical to my old regular generator.
@karlryan618511 ай бұрын
Thank you for explanation of differences. Want to go with inverter. One qu, looked thru Playlist - do you have anything reviewing/recommending various brand, model options? Thanks again.
@hadassahjacksonchannel69716 ай бұрын
Thank you
@bryanhall1028Ай бұрын
Tim, can't I just add a line conditioner or surge protectors for sensitive/smart electronics and save $ with an open frame gen.?
@handle675744 ай бұрын
Will the crate generator also potentially fry my electronics if I run it through a transfer switch vs directly from the crate generator.
@scottsworld217 ай бұрын
Great video explanation!
@ajmonroe72223 ай бұрын
very helpful thank u
@franknielsen35626 ай бұрын
Great video, I want a generator that is light, but can power my house, ac with soft start, small freezer, 2 refrigerators and some lights. I hardly ever have black outs. The weight and being able to use for camping. AC is not needed if weight is a factor. Does this one come with a 220 plug? I had a Generac 3500 watt generator power my old house with 2 freezers and 2 frig’s wiyh no problem.
@hadassahjacksonchannel69716 ай бұрын
I’m hoping that one day they can make generators run off water. They have buses that run off water they should make generators run off water it would be amazing if they could do that
@user-lk5rb4cn4l27 күн бұрын
Soon Very Soon we will be on the Aether grids natural FREE energy Tesla Free energy coming...
@frankm25889 күн бұрын
But isn't it the case that the open frame ones are 240V and the inverters 120. I have one of both and a transfer switch that is set up for 240.
@concepcionrivera8532Ай бұрын
Which would be best for a home when electric power goes out. We got a inverter and it has some limits on power tools and only one is plugged in outlet.
@CMenzy Жыл бұрын
Another TMT vid saved to my prepping file. And did you say dirty Jaggy Power 😜
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother jaggy and yea I did say dirty jaggy power lol
@weloveups8312 ай бұрын
If you run in parallel can you get a 240 output. So you can run both phases of your home load center?
@Electronzap Жыл бұрын
Good info.
@brosrcool8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@concepcionrivera8532Ай бұрын
Where is the savings if you have to bye two inverters to make up the difference in power needed. You could look at this in having bye double gas and oil use when having to use both at the same time ?
@miguelvela2430 Жыл бұрын
Only thing I need to know is how far away can it be from your camping tent and does it throw same amount of fumes in the air or less
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Жыл бұрын
Same fumes when running at full power but you want to be a minimum 10’ from your gennie and not be down wind from it to be safe
@miguelvela2430 Жыл бұрын
@@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP thank you
@supermfduke92232 ай бұрын
Great information
@therenboster3024 Жыл бұрын
Would a good surge protector clean that jagged sine wave up some?
@Gralldila2 ай бұрын
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP if using for a Whole Home Backup with a Inlet and Say a Smart Home Panel like a EcoFlow2 Panel, is the Cleaner Energy Needed over RaW Power?
@BuyBillboardads4 ай бұрын
Question: does the BATTERY charge on the Predator 3500 inverter when operating??? I can’t find answers anywhere!? Or does the battery have so many cranks and have to replace???
@6-IronАй бұрын
So if it outputs DC then it will not run electronics. They all use AC and convert it to low voltage DC via onboard PSU or a power brick. What am I missing?
@aaronhargrove9032 ай бұрын
I want a tri-fuel fuel injected inverter generator with at least 9000W. I have found one manufacturer (Genmax). Is that a good brand?
@j.p.4541Ай бұрын
Hi Tim, great generator review. We live in TX and just got our power back. Our home has natural gas and we are looking to purchase a generator. We have a 2 story home about 2800 sq. ft. however the high cost of a dedicated standby unit is out of our budget. Are there any portable natural gas generators that you could recommend? New subscriber!
@davidchristopher800Ай бұрын
I'm here in Houston with you. I think even if you can afford it, it is ridiculous to pay $20, 000 for a standby generator, rather than $450 for a 3500 watt trifuel natural gas generator. The only difference is when the electricity goes out, you have to get up out of your chair and switch to generator and pull the starter rope 3 times. There's also lots of upkeep on big standby generators. I got a few walmart $140 window ACs and I'm good to go. I did not get inverter generator. During hurricane , neighbors better not complain about noise. Tim has video on hooking up to gas; and if you want to, my friend says electric hook up to breaker panel is easy too. I got good quality surge protector power strip to feel safer about computers....
@j.p.4541Ай бұрын
@@davidchristopher800Thank you Brother much appreciated. I opted for a 14.5kw generator. In natural gas mode it’s at 11,600 watts which I believe would be enough to run one 3 ton AC Unit, a fridge, TV and a few LED lights. It’s a beast but I think it should e enough to keep us cool, fed and entertained.
@USCG.Brennan8 ай бұрын
Good video, but I still. have a question. If I use my open frame generator and have a surge protector in use for my electronics, is this OK or are my electronics still in danger of being ruined?
@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP8 ай бұрын
So no, all the surge protector does is protect a device from a quick high power surge. The problem with a non-inverter generator is that the power isn’t clean so instead of a smooth wave form, it looks more like lightning bolts to an extent and the powers up and down it’s the fluctuation in power that will rapidly shorten the life of electronics
@USCG.Brennan8 ай бұрын
@@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP THANKS for the quick answer. Much appreciated!
@mariogrenier7707 Жыл бұрын
Hello . Talking to you about changing the oil and filter... are you talking about the oil filter? if so i have a firman TO 4073 generator, i would like to know if it has an oil filter? Thank you and congratulations for the good work. Mario from Mirabel QC Canada.
@noelscionracerable4 ай бұрын
You can now get big generators with low THD which puts more power than inverters. More expensive though like inverters. Plus and minus but like its quiet and portable followed by the ability to be paired
@CybekCusal9 ай бұрын
RPM not RPMs. It's already plural. R= Revolutions.
@talesofafrika2 ай бұрын
You goofed 😂😂😂it's RPM's
@CybekCusal2 ай бұрын
@@talesofafrika well no. Apostrophe is for possessive tense and that's definitely wrong. In addition, no it's not RPMs. Do you say feets? I don't think so. We don't add s to something that is already plural.