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Old 29-07-2008   #1
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Default Do you have a generator ?

If so...
1, What make ?
2, what power output does it give you?
3, What is the largest power tool you run with it ?
4, Would you recommend the generator ?

The reason i ask is that my small generator would just about power my angle grinder, Fein or Plasplugs wet cutter, But obviously not my Rubi DW250N.
So at the weekend i saw a Generator local on Ebay. It was a a non runner but i thought i could get it going so i made a silly bid and won.
When i collected it i found it was much larger than i expected, very heavy but it did have electric start.
Got home and starter motor wouldnt turn....so took it apart and found bushes sticking...sorted at no cost, just spare time.
No Spark !!!! sorted HT lead not connecting very well to plug cap...Now i had a spark.
Still no start ??? carb dismantled and main jet was clogged due to the item not having any use for a few years.
Having spent about 3 hours tinkering i hooked a car battery up to the leads and turned the key.........Instant start although a little rough...i but that down to not having run for a while. It soon settled down and ran well.
I tried the outputs and they all were good.
Today it has been running the Rubi and Paddle Mixer all day with no problems. I just wish it were lighter, thankfully it does have wheels.
So my original question is due to the fact that soon i would like to replace this one with a lighter but equally powerful one. This kicks out about 3.5KW...plenty for me.

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