This is an excellent video. He covers voltage, kilowatts, RPMs and decibel volume. He shows it non-loaded and under load. This is precisely the critical data that I'm interested in seeing.
Thinkin about getting this for my home made bed camper/ cabin. Would only run a small heater tv/dvd and charging 2 lights and 2 phones and 1 small fan (not all at the same time). Seems like it fits the bill
great video. just wish you run at the max drain for a little longer instead of keeping on increasing the power demand until it shuts off. Now, I just need to assume, that would probably be around 1.15kW.
Hey I like your testing on the predator 1400 watt generator I've got one about a year ago and I've been using it for all kinds of small tools add appliances it's been working great I want it to find out if maybe you can do a video test predator 1400 w generator I've been using a fuel mixture called true fuel it is a four-cycle mixture I've been putting that in there and it seems like it's been running pretty well have not had any problems with it have you ever heard of true fuel what is your opinion on using true fuel I have not had any problems with it maybe you can do a video about using true fuel I've heard it burns slower cleaner I don't know do a test video with it and let us know about your opinion see if the voltage changes and check for performance but like I said I've been using true fuel and I have no problems give it a try it's already premixed one one 32 oz can should give you good results check it out see what you think love to hear your response on it thank you
Gavin, this review is great! I have a problem I hope you can help me with. I installed a new state of the art boiler for my house and when I hooked it up to my old generator, it went offline. In reviewing the boiler specifications it requires +/- 1.5 hertz. The boiler itself (which can be separated from the pumps electrically) only needs 300 watts. If I hook up the house to the old generator and just hook the boiler up to this generator, can it hold the +/- 1.5 hertz? Watching your video I don't see the hertz vary at all from 60.
@@GeneratorReviews The boiler itself (again, no pumps) is rated at 120v, 145 watts and 60 hz. Just enough to run the computer some solenoids and the exhaust blower.
Hi Gavin have you tested the voltage with a multi-meter, from 1) load to neutral 2) load to ground, and 3) neutral to ground, is so what were the results?. Why I ask is a lot of these generators are so called 120 volt but they are not true 120v, some of them give 60-65v from load and 60-65v from neutral latter is not true 120 volts .
I just tested it 1) load to neutral = 123V As for two and three you reading half the voltage because it has an open ground most generators have open ground that’s why you can’t use a surge protector without a bonding plug. I just plug the bonding plug in one of the plug and neural to ground reads 0
@@djboz3002 it will depend on the size of the vacuum. It’s not really designed for heavy duty equipment. More so for lights, small fans, a power drill, circular saw, fridge. I’d bet it would run it but again it depends on the strength of the vacuum.
Just understand that eco mode is for your power tools and fridge and freezer that will shut off and on that will save gas its just an idle setting when you run lights and other things that are constantly on it doesn't mater ...
I know your video is from 3 yrs ago, but here's a current question: I'd only use this for my camper. If I hooked it to the camper's main power supply (30 amp hookup, 3-prong) using an adapter, and only use it for a couple 12volt lights, my 12volt fridge, and to keep the battery charged, would this inverter handle it well? My concern is any voltage drop from the thick camper's cable.
Hi Gavin love all your video's. However I think using a autotransformer, or variac is not a real world test . It's bringing up the load so slowly not like we would really use our generator's in the real world. I prefer your older method with the ac unit 👍. Please keep up the good work . Thank you 👍
Awesome thanks for your input, I can do it both ways using the variac. My next test I will choose different wattage loads and turn on the variac like 1400w to see if the generator can start that load I really appreciate your input and I will consider both ways Thanks for watching
You seem to be in a hurry to get it to overload. I’d much rather have seen you hold it at 1100 watts for a few minutes, and then go up slowly so we can see right where it cuts out.
This is an excellent video. He covers voltage, kilowatts, RPMs and decibel volume. He shows it non-loaded and under load. This is precisely the critical data that I'm interested in seeing.
Thanks 😊
Friend I have to say, this is an excellent video.
One of the best videos I've seen in years.
Thank you.
Thanks 😊
This is the best test video of the predator 1400 I found, thank you my friend. Excellent video!
Love your helpful videos!
👍🏾Thanks for watching
Thinkin about getting this for my home made bed camper/ cabin. Would only run a small heater tv/dvd and charging 2 lights and 2 phones and 1 small fan (not all at the same time). Seems like it fits the bill
Many things take a surge of juice to start up far above normal operating juice , food for thought .
These load tests are great
great video. just wish you run at the max drain for a little longer instead of keeping on increasing the power demand until it shuts off. Now, I just need to assume, that would probably be around 1.15kW.
Excellent test!!!! Thank-you!
Thanks 🙏 Galvin, that’s a pretty good generator. Maybe you can mention the price on them. That will give your viewer and idea of what they cost.
Hey I like your testing on the predator 1400 watt generator I've got one about a year ago and I've been using it for all kinds of small tools add appliances it's been working great I want it to find out if maybe you can do a video test predator 1400 w generator I've been using a fuel mixture called true fuel it is a four-cycle mixture I've been putting that in there and it seems like it's been running pretty well have not had any problems with it have you ever heard of true fuel what is your opinion on using true fuel I have not had any problems with it maybe you can do a video about using true fuel I've heard it burns slower cleaner I don't know do a test video with it and let us know about your opinion see if the voltage changes and check for performance but like I said I've been using true fuel and I have no problems give it a try it's already premixed one one 32 oz can should give you good results check it out see what you think love to hear your response on it thank you
Great video, thanks for the test!
Thanks again, great review as always.
Thanks for watching
Your videos are great . I'd like to see this test on the champion 4250 duel fuel inverter generator. Great work.
It held the voltage nicely. I gotta say though, for the price a person may as well just get a 2000/2200 watt generator.
Nice review. Thanks.
Thanks for watching
I’m trying to find a generator to run my mobile DJ setup. It’s 2 kinda big speakers, laptop, and Dj controller. Do you think this one can run it? 🔊
Hey 👋🏽
First you should check how many Watts your Dj equipment pulls at full power. I think you may need more than this generator.
nice review, the tach was a good touch
Thanks 😊
Can that handle a 3 gallon pancake compressor from Harbor freight?
I don’t think it should have a problem with a small 3 gallon pancake compressor
exellent job
Will this Generator run a rigid vacuum ?
It depends on the size anything under a1000W should run fine
So a small Rigid vacuum yes
Thank you for the info. I definitely want one!
Yep it’s one of the best 1K Generator out there 👍🏾
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Check this out
Can you run a power saw on it? I am curious about the functionality of the generator not whether its quite or not .
yes I used it to cut some 2x4 and it worked great
I will make a 1k watts generator real world test video
Thank you for sharing this video! Sounds great!
Excellent video.
So this is good running power tools without issue?
Small appliances it wouldn’t have a problem, but you may have to get something larger like a 2000w for power tools
Do you think this will power my pressure washer runs at 10 amps I don’t think it’s continuous 10 amp
No, I think I would start with the 2000 W for a pressure washer
It's like you tested all the generators I'm looking at 😂 thanks
😅👍🏾
Wow, thats a loud generator
The mic was literally 1 foot away from the generator we’re load testing
the generator runs in the 54 db(a)
Thanks for watching👍🏾
Same thing I was thinking😮
Your hearing the table rattle not the machine
Great video sir. Thank you.
Gavin, this review is great! I have a problem I hope you can help me with. I installed a new state of the art boiler for my house and when I hooked it up to my old generator, it went offline. In reviewing the boiler specifications it requires +/- 1.5 hertz. The boiler itself (which can be separated from the pumps electrically) only needs 300 watts. If I hook up the house to the old generator and just hook the boiler up to this generator, can it hold the +/- 1.5 hertz? Watching your video I don't see the hertz vary at all from 60.
Thanks for watching
Can you double check the hertz, volts and watts for the boiler
@@GeneratorReviews The boiler itself (again, no pumps) is rated at 120v, 145 watts and 60 hz. Just enough to run the computer some solenoids and the exhaust blower.
@@johndenison4763 okay that’s more like it.
You shouldn’t have any problem running it with this generator
@@johndenison4763 I always recommend running a generator at 50% or less
@@GeneratorReviews Thanks!
What about the sportsman 1000???
I haven’t got a chance to look at that one but I will put it on my list
@@GeneratorReviews it’s super inexpensive
@@GeneratorReviews it’s like170 at tractor supply
@@GeneratorReviews it’s a really good option for people who don’t have too much money.
Hi Gavin have you tested the voltage with a multi-meter, from 1) load to neutral 2) load to ground, and 3) neutral to ground, is so what were the results?. Why I ask is a lot of these generators are so called 120 volt but they are not true 120v, some of them give 60-65v from load and 60-65v from neutral latter is not true 120 volts .
I just tested it
1) load to neutral = 123V
As for two and three you reading half the voltage because it has an open ground most generators have open ground that’s why you can’t use a surge protector without a bonding plug.
I just plug the bonding plug in one of the plug and neural to ground reads 0
Definitely about to get me one of these. Tired of my green harbor freight tailgater generator. I need an upgrade.
😎 yes its time for some sine wave clean power
Where u able to use a vacuum with the tailgater ??
@@djboz3002 it will depend on the size of the vacuum. It’s not really designed for heavy duty equipment. More so for lights, small fans, a power drill, circular saw, fridge. I’d bet it would run it but again it depends on the strength of the vacuum.
Do it have 20 amp outlet
It does have two 20 amps plugs but max output is 11.66 amps
Can that generator 1400 run a portable AC unit 5,000 BTU ?
A 2000w generator would be better for the 5000 btu AC
@@GeneratorReviews thank you
Can it Run a 4000 btus hair ac box
@@angelval1008 I would need to know the wattage that’s not something I’ve tested
great test
Just understand that eco mode is for your power tools and fridge and freezer that will shut off and on that will save gas its just an idle setting when you run lights and other things that are constantly on it doesn't mater ...
I know your video is from 3 yrs ago, but here's a current question:
I'd only use this for my camper. If I hooked it to the camper's main power supply (30 amp hookup, 3-prong) using an adapter, and only use it for a couple 12volt lights, my 12volt fridge, and to keep the battery charged, would this inverter handle it well?
My concern is any voltage drop from the thick camper's cable.
This generator is too small for that task. I think you need a minimum of 2000 W.
@@GeneratorReviews Because of the thick cables? Powering just three 12volt things?
Hi Gavin love all your video's. However I think using a autotransformer, or variac is not a real world test . It's bringing up the load so slowly not like we would really use our generator's in the real world. I prefer your older method with the ac unit 👍.
Please keep up the good work .
Thank you 👍
Awesome thanks for your input, I can do it both ways using the variac.
My next test I will choose different wattage loads and turn on the variac like 1400w to see if the generator can start that load
I really appreciate your input and I will consider both ways
Thanks for watching
Let's go
🔥🔥😎 Yessir
You seem to be in a hurry to get it to overload. I’d much rather have seen you hold it at 1100 watts for a few minutes, and then go up slowly so we can see right where it cuts out.
th-cam.com/video/ETnIMaHCC6E/w-d-xo.html This blew me away. I thought you were going to go start it. I didn't realize it was already running!