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Review: Predator 9000 Generator from Harbor Freight
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2020
- Was it worth the money?!? Should you buy the battery (for push start) and the wheels with the handle? Would we buy it again? Would we recommend it? Watch to find out!!
We've been using this generator 24/7 for over a month. It's been running through 110° heat wave and torrential down pours.
Where to find it: www.harborfrei...
*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.*
Ours is just sitting out in the sun/weather and it cranks right up. You can probably cover it with a tarp, or store it in a garage/shed. Remove any coverings before use. And never ever have a generator running in an enclosed space.
You still need to change the oil even if it’s being replenished regularly as there is no filter to take out any crap, so perhaps just drain and refill occasionally. I have a very similar generator here in the U.K. just branded different and it’s good to know it’s happy to run for extended periods, thanks for posting 👍🏻🇬🇧.
The way the area there looked, he may not worry about your advise too much.
@@johnlong7504it would be interesting to know if his Genny is still working ok, mine is 😜
Good video, bought mine for the house during power outages, very happy with it, only broke it in, & I ran it just for the sake of running it under load a few hours, but I’m extremely happy with mine!!!
Please watch this video about generator safety czcams.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/video.html I’m not trying to force you, but people really needs to know about this if they have portable generators. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Thank you. Enjoy this video.
Don't turn off a generator with a LOAD ON, or start on a load. and make sure to ground the generator, that's what that unused bolt is for on the panel. Here is a good vid on adding a tri fuel sys, gas, natural gas, and propane on the Predator 9000W 7250W Gen, czcams.com/video/8lneLJV8ySg/video.html
Nice generator. Everyone should have one these days. We have record breaking weather every year. Im shocked there's still people that don't have one. Everything in a modern day home relies on electricity to run.
Very true!! We have a sense of comfort knowing we have it in case of emergency.
@@wildtheythrive9160 I garentee it. And sometimes when a small storm cones in I'm wanting the power to go out. LOL not everyone can say that LOL. God bless
Here is a reminder about generator safety: this is only a reminder for everyone’s safety. This is just to make sure you are aware of all the warnings. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide-and-seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. czcams.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/video.html and here is a video more about keeping others and your family safe when using generators. It’s also important to keep our children safe too. Hope this helps. Thank you
I got mine as a house back up generator about 7 years ago. It worked perfectly for the little amount we used it but it's LOUD. I'm looking for a 2000-3500w inverter generator that I can use because I don't always need 9000w of on demand power and it's not very fuel efficient.
Look for a solar generator. It will be a little more expensive but makes no sound at all
Nice video on the info. I would recommend a grounding it since you are using it there permanently Maybe even a lean too type of shelter to keep the rain off it too.
It is grounded now. And it is weather proof. 🙂 Hopefully we'll have electricity soon (this week) and we can pack up the ol' generator (until power outtages).
@@wildtheythrive9160 ⚠️Here is a very important announcement to everyone: Don’t forget to follow the generator safety tips whenever you use your portable generator. This is just a reminder for everyone’s safety. All generator safety rules need to be followed carefully
Generator safety tips:
1) KEEPING OTHERS SAFE: Please do not allow an unqualified person or your children to operate and service the portable generator. Just because some manuals don’t say that doesn’t mean it’s safe. That is important against the generator safety rules. We also need to be keeping an eye on our children too. You need to make sure that your children are not playing near the portable generator especially when it’s running so they won’t get electrocuted. Generators pose electrical risks and they can be hot during an operation. Please keep your children away from the portable generator at all times. It is important to keep our children safe especially our little ones. Be aware of all the hazards.
2) WHERE TO RUN YOUR GENERATOR: Some people use their portable generators indoors which increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s important to have a carbon monoxide if you have a gas generator. Never ever use your generator indoors even if your doors and windows are open and even in the garage is not safe to use a portable generator. Not even at your porch and your deck. It is never safe to use your generator indoors and in enclosed areas of your home. Your generator needs to be 15-20 feet away from your house.
3)🔥FIRE HAZARDS: Never refuel your generator while it’s running. You need to let your generator cool off before refueling it and before storing your generator. Never overload your generator too. Never ever back feed your generator. You should never plug your generator into a wall outlet. Also never store propane tanks indoors. Please keep flammable things away from the generator as well and please don’t smoke cigarettes near the generator. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important against the generator safety rules.
4) GENERATOR OPERATION: make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Never use your generator in wet conditions. Don’t let your generator get wet. You need a generator tent if you need to use your generator during wet weather. Please don’t wear loose clothes when operating the generator. Turn on your generator before plugging in appliances. Use the right cord for your generator. Please do not use worn out cords.
czcams.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/video.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators.
Hope this helps. Be safe
Just a heads up... it’s better to take the load off the generator before you turn it off. Nice video!
We've put a beatin' on it. Unintentionally. It'll run out of fuel before we get to it. It cranks right back up. Every time!
Thanks great review
I thought one about 4 years ago decided it was too big never used it 3500 A lot quieter and I use it all the time it's quiet as a hung one of these days I'll use that 9000
Dude to run what your are asking from a generator you need a diesel unit! And do some night time down time. Run Amzoil four cycle oil.
We are no longer using it daily, we have it now for back up/emergencies. It was used 24/7 while we waited on our electricity (ploes/wires/etc) to be installed. It ran perfectly and provided enough power to do what we needed. 🙂
It should not be using that much oil in the first place. I would use synthetic oil in that thing . It will last much longer and have minimal internal wear..
I was looking at that Generator also, possibly get one on the next Stimulus if we get another one lol. By the way the Gov is throwing them out, before they destroy our country, might as well get more prep stuff to survive before it becomes the 1930s again lol. Thanks for video, will consider getting it. Have you ever thought of running it on a Wood Gasifier?? I've seen several videos of using wood burning systems to use the fumes from it, to power Generators. Quite interesting. If you did that, you would never need to buy fuel for it anymore, just wood. :D
I like mine too. It’s pretty new, got it for emergencies. What do you mean it uses oil? You sound like that’s a normal thing. Just curious why it’s using oil.
Ours was running 24/7 for over 3 months. Oil doesn't last forever. It had to be refilled.
I'm kind of surprised you haven't hauled out a 4 x 8' piece of plywood to cut a couple ft off each end to bend around the ends of the genset. Just setting it in front of towards your campsite would make the sound so low you could barely hear it. Shielding it from direct sunlight will also cut down on oil consumption.
Tried that. We had plywood leaned up on it, but it was still loud. Once our shipping container and shed were delivered we had it in between them, that cut down the noise as well...but it was loud. We got used to it. Once power was connected and we no longer used the generator, it was VERY quiet and we weren't used to it.
Any other way to make it quieter? Nice info!
We tried leaning plywood against it, it helped a bit. We mostly just got used to the sound. Once our shipping container and shed were delivered, we placed the generator between them and it helped quiet it down.
@@wildtheythrive9160 not so sure if you're out camping with close neighbors. Lol
Our closest neighbor is probably half a mile away, the others are a mile or more. If you're camping at a state park, most don't allow generators.
@@wildtheythrive9160 yeah, I figured that bad idea.
They have a muffler kit for them now
A couple of questions can you use synthetic oil and non ethanol gas?
That I'm not 100% sure on. It might be on the website, though.
How long does it run on a full tank running everything that you run on a daily basis?
Roughly 13-14hrs. Less if the AC is running full blast nonstop (in the pop-up). We haven't had to do that for awhile, as the weather has cooled down here in TX.
Does this unit need to be grounded?
The user manual says to not run it until grounded?
Technically yes, always want it grounded. With that being said, we only had ours grounded for the last month or so of use.
There will be an update on this video...things took a turn a few days after this video was posted. It's not bad, but it wasn't good.
Where is update?
Good question!! We'll get right on that.
@@wildtheythrive9160 Trying to decide between the predator and the champion 9000 models..
Ken, the update will be up either tomorrow or Friday. Keep an 👀 out. 👍🏻
muffler from a car has to large of passage thru it, use one from a golf cart, its not perfectly quiet, but works wonders, again don't use a car muffler, the passage way is to large
Good to know!! We aren't using it now and hope we don't have to. 🙂
*video edit* this video was put out on 9/14/20 - not the 17th. 😁
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Uses too much gas for full time use imo.. I sold ours. It's an 8 gallon tank that lasts 12 hours
To be fair. They do say a tank can last up to 13 hours. I got 13 hours out of 8 gallons. I was only running a fridge
@@51-FS 8 gallons would last 48 hours with a 3500. that's plenty for a fridge tv light phone charger.
Did you ground it?
Yes, it's grounded.
How has it held up?
We posted an update video. 🙂
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Solar seems like it ought ot be part of your power plan
It was a thought, but cost for what we would need wasn't in the budget.
@@wildtheythrive9160 I'm seeing panels for under 75cents a watt A battery bank and inverter in the 6000 watt range would be pretty expensive. But 1000 watts of solar and a 2000 watt inverter would likely keep your Fridge going indefinitely .. I did my solar Grid tie and it paid for itself in 14 months
@@wildtheythrive9160 I'm guessing 24 hours of generator is 10-15 gallons of fuel or about 25 dollars a day 750/ month in gas buys a lot of solar.
We now have electricity, so no more need to fuel the generator.
@@wildtheythrive9160 Cool then if you d o what I do you can have your electricity for almost free. NO batteries just use grid tie inverters and run the meter backwards
I don't like how you say it uses the oil LOL My dad's got a John Deere generator And it's a 5000 watt and it runs one whole year on a oil and never Burns Any oil If you bought the warranty with that when you bought that generator I'm just saying I would probably take it back to Harbor Freight and get another one I'm not saying it's a bad generator I'm thinking about getting one too it's just for the money it's worth it I just don't see why it would be using oil and also make sure you ain't getting gas in your oil either because that would cause it to burn the oil white lie and you wouldn't know it But eventually it will wash the motor out in the rod will let go in the motor
Ok. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
We were using it 24/7 in 115° weather. I was regularly checking the fluids, I made sure to add oil when it was low (1 time) so that it didn't burn up.
Advertisers say " low oil shut off"... I bought one sounds like a good buy... 111 degrees in northern CA. Thursday Friday... Untilities may shut down due to possible fires.
Good news is I'm ready.
Thanks for input😎
Please the price
Info is in the link posted above. 🙂