champion generator...good to use?

[arowfan]

Quote:
Originally Posted by MilitantPotato
Just a tip on generators, be sure they produce a pure sine wave, otherwise magnetic induction motors (I think this is the ones that have major issues) won't function properly, if at all. This applies to lower end computer UPS's too (Below a $1000,) they put out a stepped sine wave, and very few pump motors function correctly on them.

I'm planning on getting a Honda EU1000i or EU2000i generator, which produce the sine wave equal to what comes from the wall.


Ok so I just bought a generator before I read this sticky and I'm hoping that its going to work. I'm concerned after reading about sine wave...here is a link to the generator that I bought:
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...5X-_-100628628
can anyone tell me if its ok or did I just waste money!!!!
Thanks all!
John

 

[dmopar74]

i use a champion generator with no problems at all from aquarium pumps to heaters to skil-saws. the sine wave is pretty much only crutial to computer controlled things, my parents fried their brand new fridge one year using a regular generator, which caused the circuit board to fry.