My company is having a small picnic and the park we will be having it in does not provide electricity. Where can we find a small cheap portable generator?
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Hello!
I am so happy that you asked for one of these! I have honestly been looking to get one myself as we have frequent power outages at my home and these are perfect for running a few appliances from.
The portable generators come in two sizes: Small and Tiny. The tiny ones can only run one machine at a time, or two if they have small wattage. The small version can run two things at once for most things. Example: A tiny could run one toaster OR a coffee pot, a small could run BOTH the coffee maker and toaster at the same time.
Often the prices for these can be pretty expensive starting in the $300.00 range but with a little bargain hunting I am sure we can find some for less....
Here is what I have for you:
The Eton FR400 Hand Crank Radio and Power Generator. This is powered manually and provides a radio, flashlight, cell phone plug plus more. This is only $49.99 so if there are not many people coming this may be perfect.
Next is the larger ETQ TG1200. 1200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator. It runs on 2 Cycle Gas with 1000 running watts, 1200 max watts. 5.5 hours of running time on one fuel tank. This will be ideal and for only $115.00
Then there is the lightweight compact All Power American APG3004 1000 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator. This only weighs 44lbs, has a 3 star rating and is said to be perfect for areas like campgrounds and with no available power. Its only $129.99.
If you'd rather not buy online, then Lowes, Home Depot, and Ace are places to shop. They will be more expensive than the online deals, but you won't have to wait as long.
See the products section for their lowest priced generator. (When I had a choice I added the better rated of all low price choices.)
I hope this helps keep your party going all day!
Thanks : )
I am so happy that you asked for one of these! I have honestly been looking to get one myself as we have frequent power outages at my home and these are perfect for running a few appliances from.
The portable generators come in two sizes: Small and Tiny. The tiny ones can only run one machine at a time, or two if they have small wattage. The small version can run two things at once for most things. Example: A tiny could run one toaster OR a coffee pot, a small could run BOTH the coffee maker and toaster at the same time.
Often the prices for these can be pretty expensive starting in the $300.00 range but with a little bargain hunting I am sure we can find some for less....
Here is what I have for you:
The Eton FR400 Hand Crank Radio and Power Generator. This is powered manually and provides a radio, flashlight, cell phone plug plus more. This is only $49.99 so if there are not many people coming this may be perfect.
Next is the larger ETQ TG1200. 1200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator. It runs on 2 Cycle Gas with 1000 running watts, 1200 max watts. 5.5 hours of running time on one fuel tank. This will be ideal and for only $115.00
Then there is the lightweight compact All Power American APG3004 1000 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator. This only weighs 44lbs, has a 3 star rating and is said to be perfect for areas like campgrounds and with no available power. Its only $129.99.
If you'd rather not buy online, then Lowes, Home Depot, and Ace are places to shop. They will be more expensive than the online deals, but you won't have to wait as long.
See the products section for their lowest priced generator. (When I had a choice I added the better rated of all low price choices.)
I hope this helps keep your party going all day!
Thanks : )
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Comment by starlightbella: 4 stars. Three possible energy sources. Has flashlight and cell phone charger.
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Comment by starlightbella: 4 stars!
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Comment by starlightbella: Perfect for camping areas. 3 stars.
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Comment by starlightbella: Best choice of the three priced at $429.00 Lowest price offered.
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Comment by starlightbella: Up to 6 hrs on one tank
I would try looking on the web
like... http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com
or... http://www.hondapowerequipment.com
like... http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com
or... http://www.hondapowerequipment.com
