Briggs and Stratton P3000 PowerSmart inverter generator
BOKO56 said
07:29 PM Feb 11, 2019
Hi folks
anyone had any experience with the above gennys ? I plan to do some free camping in the North of WA and want to be able to run my IBIS 3 air con. I have an 18 foot Jayco Star Craft outback. I think it will power it OK I'm more interested in the reliability of the genny
thanks in advance
BOKO 56
Possum3 said
09:48 PM Feb 11, 2019
No experience with their Gennys but their water pumps and mowers are bulletproof so it would depend on who the manufacturer of the actual generator fitted to the Briggs & Stratton motor.
At about 25kg including fuel my Honda EU20i is hard enough to lug around and position in the 4WD, I hate to think of having to manhandle twice that weight.
Jaahn said
09:49 AM Feb 12, 2019
Hi
"Briggs & Stratton is an American Fortune 1000 manufacturer of gasoline engines with headquarters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Engine production averages 10 million units per year as of April 2015" Wiipedia.
I believe the engine will be reliable. B&S are one of, or the biggest manufacturer of small engines in the world. Unlike some foreign manufactures that have only recently started to copy other better brands.
Should I declare that I was once, years ago a B&S dealer and other brands as well.
Jaahn.
PS I agree with what Mike says. People should be aware of the weight of all generators before they make any decision. After all 'we' are not as young as we were.
-- Edited by Jaahn on Tuesday 12th of February 2019 09:51:41 AM
hako said
01:22 PM Feb 12, 2019
Their generators are made in China - attached it a review seeing how they stack up against other brands:
It has been reported many times that the Honda Eu22i runs a Ibis 3 quite well and that dealers are only too happy to give a demo, it's currently on special at $1695. I know which one I would buy.
Aus-Kiwi said
09:53 PM Feb 12, 2019
Weight may not be an issue lifting etc if its bolted in .
Long Weekend said
08:28 PM Feb 13, 2019
Just received an e-mail newsletter from Outback Equipment (www.outbackequipment.com.au) with their latest specials.
On offer are Briggs and Stratton generators - 2200 watt now $1,150; 3000 watt now $1,650. Plus freight of course.
(Using their postage checker a 2200 from Darra, Brisbane to Canberra was calculated at $22.14.)
Not sure whether these are new kids on the block but they also have Westinghouse generators on sale.
i Gen 1200 - $899; i Gen 2200 - $1,249; 2400 i - $1,350; i Gen 2500 - $1,450; i Gen 4500 - $2,450.
Sale said to end 20 February.
Murray
swamp said
10:04 PM Feb 14, 2019
hi
Always a difficult choice
Honda overpriced parts some not all
Kohler cheaper but way unreliable carby 500$ plus . You need a parts truck . Although Made in usa . Head office is in HONG KONG
Briggs in Australia Donot Give a sh.t . Yes I had 25,000 $ of there equipment. OZZY BRIGGS do what ever they like concerning warranty .
The vangards are Briggs premimum equipment . Donot use Intek or any of the other lower spec units.
I import vangard parts ozzy $250 per piston IN USA 40$
Thanks for your help folks....think I'll give the Briggs and Stratton a miss. Might need to amp up the solar
Kebbin said
09:20 AM Feb 17, 2019
Having more solar will not help you run the Aircon, you would need around 500+ Ah of battery as well to run it for a long enough period. So if your willing to upgrade your system depending on weight and $ or put a new lithium system in a more expense, then a generator for those times looks good value.
Beware the cheaper generators are often overrated in Kva and or need to run at much higher revs to achieve any outcome, never mind spare parts.
The Honda 2.2 is the best and smallest that will run your Aircon.
Long Weekend said
04:00 PM Feb 20, 2019
Has anybody any experience with the Fuji range?
Just listed on flea bay (eBay) for very low prices. Said to have fuel injection instead of carburettor.
Murray
BOKO56 said
02:04 PM Mar 9, 2019
Thanks for all of your input and thoughts...ended up ordering a Honda EU22i, cant get it until end of April, seems that there is no stock in Australia
jeepnudger said
08:40 AM Mar 26, 2019
Why not check with Ibis aircon whether they consider gen is suitable or what they would recommend.
BOKO56 said
06:09 PM Mar 27, 2019
Yep I contacted them should be ok with the Honda as long as I only use the air con on it's own at start up.
Hi folks
anyone had any experience with the above gennys ? I plan to do some free camping in the North of WA and want to be able to run my IBIS 3 air con. I have an 18 foot Jayco Star Craft outback. I think it will power it OK I'm more interested in the reliability of the genny
thanks in advance
BOKO 56
Be aware that it weighs 44kg without fuel or oil.
https://www.briggsandstratton.com/au/en_au/product-catalog/portable-generators/p3000-powersmart-series-inverter-generator.html
At about 25kg including fuel my Honda EU20i is hard enough to lug around and position in the 4WD, I hate to think of having to manhandle twice that weight.
Hi
"Briggs & Stratton is an American Fortune 1000 manufacturer of gasoline engines with headquarters in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Engine production averages 10 million units per year as of April 2015" Wiipedia.
I believe the engine will be reliable. B&S are one of, or the biggest manufacturer of small engines in the world. Unlike some foreign manufactures that have only recently started to copy other better brands.
Should I declare that I was once, years ago a B&S dealer and other brands as well.
Jaahn.
PS I agree with what Mike says. People should be aware of the weight of all generators before they make any decision. After all 'we' are not as young as we were.
-- Edited by Jaahn on Tuesday 12th of February 2019 09:51:41 AM
Their generators are made in China - attached it a review seeing how they stack up against other brands:
https://blog.mygenerator.com.au/briggs-and-stratton-generator-review-do-they-stack-up/
Good Luck.
Just received an e-mail newsletter from Outback Equipment (www.outbackequipment.com.au) with their latest specials.
On offer are Briggs and Stratton generators - 2200 watt now $1,150; 3000 watt now $1,650. Plus freight of course.
(Using their postage checker a 2200 from Darra, Brisbane to Canberra was calculated at $22.14.)
Not sure whether these are new kids on the block but they also have Westinghouse generators on sale.
i Gen 1200 - $899; i Gen 2200 - $1,249; 2400 i - $1,350; i Gen 2500 - $1,450; i Gen 4500 - $2,450.
Sale said to end 20 February.
Murray
Always a difficult choice
Honda overpriced parts some not all
Kohler cheaper but way unreliable carby 500$ plus . You need a parts truck . Although Made in usa . Head office is in HONG KONG
Briggs in Australia Donot Give a sh.t . Yes I had 25,000 $ of there equipment. OZZY BRIGGS do what ever they like concerning warranty .
The vangards are Briggs premimum equipment . Donot use Intek or any of the other lower spec units.
I import vangard parts ozzy $250 per piston IN USA 40$
Suggest u try Yamaha
Honda At $1599
www.generatorplace.com.au/product/honda-eu22i-generator-web-crm/?inf_contact_key=1b823c4f7ce70edc737d68f9b461298c4dfbc39d7283b2cb89d5189540b69330
Beware the cheaper generators are often overrated in Kva and or need to run at much higher revs to achieve any outcome, never mind spare parts.
The Honda 2.2 is the best and smallest that will run your Aircon.
Has anybody any experience with the Fuji range?
Just listed on flea bay (eBay) for very low prices. Said to have fuel injection instead of carburettor.
Murray
Why not check with Ibis aircon whether they consider gen is suitable or what they would recommend.