Champion 5500 inverter generator. Unboxing, compare to predator 5000, and why buy inverter

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  • Unboxing and set up of the champion 5500 dual fuel electric start inverter generator. I didscuss why buy this one over the predator 5000. I also discuss why we have inverter generators and when and why you might want to buy one. I also explain why whole home generators are not inverters and why they dont need to be.

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  • @jdstudwell9853
    @jdstudwell9853 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    That’s a damn nice garage

  • @bren.k.2163
    @bren.k.2163 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video...I just purchased that exact model. Can't wait to get it unboxed, and give it a try.
    I plan on making a well ventilated shed, to protect it from the elements when in use.

  • @1new-man
    @1new-man หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great post! I like em both. U R wise
    In a crisis two is one and one is none. Parallel two 5000 and have a 10,000
    If one goes out your still in business. Besides in difficult times the gen will only be used intermittently.
    Say run the freezer an hour and then disconnect the freeze at say four hour intervals.
    Duro Max offers a fuel hog beast (portable Inverter gen at 368 lb) Lol
    Note: Harbor freight comes with a great 90 day return policy.
    Also Harbor Freight offers Extended Service Protection (ESP) plans for eligible products, including the Predator 5000 inverter generator:
    Forget the small engine repair shop. Extended warranty; practically guarantees the user an even exchange.
    Your old one for a new one in case of malfunction.

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@1new-man all very good points. Tha is for watching my video and chiming in

  • @mikeoz8198
    @mikeoz8198 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I’ve been studying this one hard too. Any chance you also looked at the Westinghouse 5000 watt? It also seems to get good reviews.

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikeoz8198 I have looked at that one. I do get the same sort of impression. That is that it's probably good. However when weighed against the champion brand. I had to go with champion. Making generators is what they do, and alot of them.

  • @rebellucy6200
    @rebellucy6200 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good info. This Champion looks like a solid value. I wonder how it will hold up long term like a Honda?

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It will be reliable. Just keep it well and take care of it. They make alot of generators. And even if it doesnt last as long as a honda. Its 4 times cheaper. Thats worth something

    • @southernyankee2167
      @southernyankee2167 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@angrybeard4673 I just picked this model up so I can't speak to its reliability BUT I have the smaller 3400 watt DuelFuel Chamption and have literally done EVERYTHING THEY SAY NOT TO DO- used it in the rain, used it in extremely hot conditions/direct sun (117F), used it in extremely dusty/sandy conditions and overloaded it more times than I can remember...and its been flawless at 854 hours. Great build quality and superior value.

  • @mikesterloc
    @mikesterloc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did it take the full bottle of oil??

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mikesterloc can't remember. I have another generator video up to. Different generator. I think I recall one of the generators coming with good oil. Usually I never use the oil supplied. I just use my own. In the case of the generators I usually read what the book says the quantity is and then I measure that amount of good oil and dump it in. I dont know what I did on this generator

    • @mikesterloc
      @mikesterloc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was being lazy when I asked but I did read through the manual and added 600ml of oil. So far so good. Thanks for the quick reply

  • @paulbrienza4474
    @paulbrienza4474 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this unit switch over to gas automatically if the propane runs out?

  • @jacklane7439
    @jacklane7439 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is the generator working for you

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jacklane7439 it's a great generator. I took it with about 1 month ago when I took the camper out. I used it off and on over a 2 week period and ran it on both propane and gasoline.

    • @jacklane7439
      @jacklane7439 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@angrybeard4673 I bought the 4500 and runs great and just recently bought the duramax 4500i

  • @richardhenderson8667
    @richardhenderson8667 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I never saw him put oil in it.

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@richardhenderson8667 lol

  • @27295mvestal
    @27295mvestal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this better than the predator 5000?

    • @angrybeard4673
      @angrybeard4673  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think so. I think the predators are great. I think they are reliable and work well. However, I think you get more outlets with this one. As i recall you get two seperate outlets on 2 seperate breakers as well as a seperate 30 amp outlet. You dont get that many options with the predator.

    • @A4TA4
      @A4TA4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Champion has a 3 yr warranty. The Predator 5000 has a 90 DAY warranty. That alone gives the win to Champion. Harbor Freight sells a 2 yr extended warranty for an additional $350. The Predator is also prone to false overload trips.

  • @Deidra4truth
    @Deidra4truth 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "I guess you get what you deserve in California " 😂💯💯💯

  • @27295mvestal
    @27295mvestal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahahahha, good video,