joneo 529 Posted March 11, 2018 Shat are the differences (besides price) between these two generators? https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3100-Watt-Recoil-Start-Portable-Inverter-Generator-56310i/207081213 $678 https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Super-Quiet-3100-Watt-RV-Ready-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-Compliant-56310i-RV/304804980 $649 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 11, 2018 Well, I don't normally shat myself over a generator, I could try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 831 Posted March 11, 2018 One is Asian and one is Newbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted March 11, 2018 They look identical. Maybe one is last years model? Is this for camping or for your house? It's pretty small for the home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted March 11, 2018 After that get a transfer switch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted March 11, 2018 Shat are the differences (besides price) between these two generators? https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3100-Watt-Recoil-Start-Portable-Inverter-Generator-56310i/207081213 $678 https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Super-Quiet-3100-Watt-RV-Ready-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-Compliant-56310i-RV/304804980 $649 Consider propane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted March 11, 2018 They look identical. Maybe one is last years model? Is this for camping or for your house? It's pretty small for the home. Camping. Needs to be 3000 or bigger to run the air conditioner. As far as last years model, I would agree except this years is priced cheaper than last years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the s is ilent 69 Posted March 11, 2018 You can run your a/c and one 100w light bulb with the gennys in the links. Bigger is better for your application. Go to 5000-7500w for power to spare. Need low noise also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMensaMind 459 Posted March 11, 2018 Shat are the differences (besides price) between these two generators? https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3100-Watt-Recoil-Start-Portable-Inverter-Generator-56310i/207081213 $678 https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Super-Quiet-3100-Watt-RV-Ready-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-Compliant-56310i-RV/304804980 $649 Nearly identical specs, except for a purposed RV receptacle. I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted March 12, 2018 I'll tell you what, Amazon has a long way to go with its whole voice ordering process. I ordered one and within the first week I ended up losing my Adam's apple and all my body hair. Turns out, they shipped me a deluxe Jenner-ator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD. 22 Posted March 12, 2018 I'll tell you what, Amazon has a long way to go with its whole voice ordering process. I ordered one and within the first week I ended up losing my Adam's apple and all my body hair. Turns out, they shipped me a deluxe Jenner-ator. You didn't actually think that was funny when you typed it, did you? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted March 12, 2018 Hey look everybody! Somebody dusted off a long-forgotten alias! Guessing it's a fan of the lady-boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad99 401 Posted March 12, 2018 Be careful running flat screen tv's & newer appliances off a portable generator....dirty power & can mess up your stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted March 12, 2018 Be careful running flat screen tv's & newer appliances off a portable generator....dirty power & can mess up your stuff. Yeah, I'm pretty sure this one advertised clean or smooth power so phone chargers and such were safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted March 12, 2018 Yeah, I'm pretty sure this one advertised clean or smooth power so phone chargers and such were safe. Not for that price. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 12, 2018 Not for that price. Good luck. The 2nd one on the list (and my guess is the first one too) is an inverter generator and it provides much cleaner power and should be fine for electronics. That price is not cheap for a unit that only puts out 2800 watts. I think that my 5500 watt generator cost about that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted March 12, 2018 The 2nd one on the list (and my guess is the first one too) is an inverter generator and it provides much cleaner power and should be fine for electronics. That price is not cheap for a unit that only puts out 2800 watts. I think that my 5500 watt generator cost about that much. Can you recommend a generator that has minimum 3000 watts and a decible level very close to Honda and Yamaha that is an inverter. And for similar cost as this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted March 12, 2018 Not for that price. Good luck. It's an inverter. The customer reviews are very positive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 12, 2018 Can you recommend a generator that has minimum 3000 watts and a decible level very close to Honda and Yamaha that is an inverter. And for similar cost as this? Probably not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted March 13, 2018 They both look great, but I'd probably choose the quieter one for camping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 12, 2018 Not sure if you bought one yet but they have these WEN's discounted now. https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Super-Quiet-3100-Watt-RV-Ready-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-Compliant-56310i-RV/304804980 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kopy 489 Posted May 13, 2018 I'm looking to pick one up for the winters up my way. Any of you guys have recommendations on what size I would need. Or if I need something specific? I'd be looking to run 4 items at once. The pellet stove. The refrigerator. A extra full size freezer I have. And then a miscellaneous outlet just for a light, or the phone charger, something small like that. Being able to run the pellet stove is the biggie though. I'm all electric, so when I lose power, I literally have no heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted May 13, 2018 One is yellow and the other is orange. Jesus you people are focking dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted May 14, 2018 I'm looking to pick one up for the winters up my way. Any of you guys have recommendations on what size I would need. Or if I need something specific? I'd be looking to run 4 items at once. The pellet stove. The refrigerator. A extra full size freezer I have. And then a miscellaneous outlet just for a light, or the phone charger, something small like that. Being able to run the pellet stove is the biggie though. I'm all electric, so when I lose power, I literally have no heat. I bought one at Sam's Club last year after we lost power. It's 8750 peak watts and runs at 7000. It would easily run all that you listed so you could prolly get by with something smaller. I assume the pellet stove is just an auger and a blower. The freezer wouldn't need to be plugged in constantly. I think mine freezer is rated for 3 days with no power before I'd lose food. Mine is not Honda brand but has a Honda motor and I have used it a couple times and am happy with it. I paid 999 and a few weeks later they had it on sale for 799. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 14, 2018 I bought one at Sam's Club last year after we lost power. It's 8750 peak watts and runs at 7000. It would easily run all that you listed so you could prolly get by with something smaller. I assume the pellet stove is just an auger and a blower. The freezer wouldn't need to be plugged in constantly. I think mine freezer is rated for 3 days with no power before I'd lose food. Mine is not Honda brand but has a Honda motor and I have used it a couple times and am happy with it. I paid 999 and a few weeks later they had it on sale for 799. Mine is smaller than that (Briggs & Stratton, 8250/5500) and it does essentially my whole house, but it is wired into the panel. Does a fridge, freezer, 2 blowers, water heater, and everything else. Cost about $600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,322 Posted May 14, 2018 Shat are the differences (besides price) between these two generators? https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-3100-Watt-Recoil-Start-Portable-Inverter-Generator-56310i/207081213 $678 https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-Super-Quiet-3100-Watt-RV-Ready-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator-CARB-Compliant-56310i-RV/304804980 $649 My choice has always been Honda. Ya get what you pay for werds https://www.homedepot.com/b/Search/N-5yc1vZcbpx/Ntk-Extended/Ntt-honda+generator?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted May 14, 2018 My choice has always been Honda. Ya get what you pay for werds https://www.homedepot.com/b/Search/N-5yc1vZcbpx/Ntk-Extended/Ntt-honda+generator?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5 No doubt the Honda is the cream of the crop. But 3X better? $650 vs. $2000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 860 Posted May 14, 2018 No doubt the Honda is the cream of the crop. But 3X better? wen? never. yes get a honda. step down to the 2200 if you can or go used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,369 Posted May 14, 2018 No doubt the Honda is the cream of the crop. But 3X better? $650 vs. $2000? I'm a buy American kinda guy but Honda is far and away the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted May 14, 2018 If Yeti makes one, buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
