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I agree with haff of this statement. But I have a Lawnboy mover that is forty plus years. Running like the day I bought it. The only maintance ever preformed on it was a new deck, and a little carborater cleaner every two or three years. RJ - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 22:37 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Victor, here are a couple thoughts. Two cycle motors burn fuel inefficiently, so stink and leave a lot of carbon behind in the exhaust system. The rings and cylinder bore tend to wear out much more quickly and keeping pre-mixed oil and gas around is a nuisance. When the gas gets old you can't just throw it in your car and get fresh stuff. Cosco have a 3000 W four cycle generator on sale for 299. I have one and I think it serves my basic needs: the furnace motor, the freezer, the refrigerator, and a couple of lights. It's about 125 pounds and comes with two wheels and handle so that it can be handled like a dolly. There are 2 15 anp sockets at 110 V, or 130 at 110. There is a low fuel indicator, and especially important, a low oil shutoff. There is a reasonably large muffler so the machine is not earth shattering Lee loud. The few times I have started it it runs with one pull. Geoff - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Please give me your opineione on new car for your old clunker ? I have a car or clunker that's a 2008 with under 7000 miles. The foreign cars seem to have a bigger choice.I, however, would rather an american made. Roy dubriel . A man who is forced to change his mind is of the said mind., Samuel Butler, an English poet. - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Victor, here are a couple thoughts. Two cycle motors burn fuel inefficiently, so stink and leave a lot of carbon behind in the exhaust system. The rings and cylinder bore tend to wear out much more quickly and keeping pre-mixed oil and gas around is a nuisance. When the gas gets old you can't just throw it in your car and get fresh stuff. Cosco have a 3000 W four cycle generator on sale for 299. I have one and I think it serves my basic needs: the furnace motor, the freezer, the refrigerator, and a couple of lights. It's about 125 pounds and comes with two wheels and handle so that it can be handled like a dolly. There are 2 15 anp sockets at 110 V, or 130 at 110. There is a low fuel indicator, and especially important, a low oil shutoff. There is a reasonably large muffler so the machine is not earth shattering Lee loud. The few times I have started it it runs with one pull. Geoff - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.33/2267 - Release Date: 07/27/09 17:59:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Well, there are a couple of caveats with the clunker program. You have to have owned the car, and had it insured for at least one year. It has to fit the milage criteria which means it has to get no more than 18 miles per gal. if you want the full 4500 bucks. Your new car has to get at least 10 miles per gal more than the clunker. And, if the car is worth more than 4500 bucks, you might as well sell it instead. Lastly, I've heard a suggestion that you don't tell the car dealer that you have a clunker to trade in, until after you have settled on a price for your new car. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel:(412) 268-9081
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product
I hate to imform you, that cars are not American made any more. Just assembled in the states. Ask you dealer where the parts are made. You would be surprised. - Original Message - From: Roy Dubriel To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:43 Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Please give me your opineione on new car for your old clunker ? I have a car or clunker that's a 2008 with under 7000 miles. The foreign cars seem to have a bigger choice.I, however, would rather an american made. Roy dubriel . A man who is forced to change his mind is of the said mind., Samuel Butler, an English poet. - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Victor, here are a couple thoughts. Two cycle motors burn fuel inefficiently, so stink and leave a lot of carbon behind in the exhaust system. The rings and cylinder bore tend to wear out much more quickly and keeping pre-mixed oil and gas around is a nuisance. When the gas gets old you can't just throw it in your car and get fresh stuff. Cosco have a 3000 W four cycle generator on sale for 299. I have one and I think it serves my basic needs: the furnace motor, the freezer, the refrigerator, and a couple of lights. It's about 125 pounds and comes with two wheels and handle so that it can be handled like a dolly. There are 2 15 anp sockets at 110 V, or 130 at 110. There is a low fuel indicator, and especially important, a low oil shutoff. There is a reasonably large muffler so the machine is not earth shattering Lee loud. The few times I have started it it runs with one pull. Geoff - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.33/2267 - Release Date: 07/27/09 17:59:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Dan, that is exactly what I was thinking. My feeling is the dealer will treat the $4,500 as a discount and try giving you nothing. If I were going to do this, I would do exactly as you suggested and once we reached a final price, Id then tell them I want the clunker deal. That would surely make them nuts. grin On Jul 28, 2009, at 11:15 AM, Dan Rossi wrote: Well, there are a couple of caveats with the clunker program. You have to have owned the car, and had it insured for at least one year. It has to fit the milage criteria which means it has to get no more than 18 miles per gal. if you want the full 4500 bucks. Your new car has to get at least 10 miles per gal more than the clunker. And, if the car is worth more than 4500 bucks, you might as well sell it instead. Lastly, I've heard a suggestion that you don't tell the car dealer that you have a clunker to trade in, until after you have settled on a price for your new car. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie Mellon University. E-Mail: d...@andrew.cmu.edu Tel: (412) 268-9081 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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There all made in America, its just the parts are made some where else. Only a few parts get made in America. Big business at its best. At 10:43 AM 7/28/2009, you wrote: Please give me your opineione on new car for your old clunker ? I have a car or clunker that's a 2008 with under 7000 miles. The foreign cars seem to have a bigger choice.I, however, would rather an american made. Roy dubriel . A man who is forced to change his mind is of the said mind., Samuel Butler, an English poet. - Original Message - From: Geoff Eden To: mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.comblindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Victor, here are a couple thoughts. Two cycle motors burn fuel inefficiently, so stink and leave a lot of carbon behind in the exhaust system. The rings and cylinder bore tend to wear out much more quickly and keeping pre-mixed oil and gas around is a nuisance. When the gas gets old you can't just throw it in your car and get fresh stuff. Cosco have a 3000 W four cycle generator on sale for 299. I have one and I think it serves my basic needs: the furnace motor, the freezer, the refrigerator, and a couple of lights. It's about 125 pounds and comes with two wheels and handle so that it can be handled like a dolly. There are 2 15 anp sockets at 110 V, or 130 at 110. There is a low fuel indicator, and especially important, a low oil shutoff. There is a reasonably large muffler so the machine is not earth shattering Lee loud. The few times I have started it it runs with one pull. Geoff - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSPhttp://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.33/2267 - Release Date: 07/27/09 17:59:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Tim trouble Verizon FIOS support tech Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance. --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
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Victor, here are a couple thoughts. Two cycle motors burn fuel inefficiently, so stink and leave a lot of carbon behind in the exhaust system. The rings and cylinder bore tend to wear out much more quickly and keeping pre-mixed oil and gas around is a nuisance. When the gas gets old you can't just throw it in your car and get fresh stuff. Cosco have a 3000 W four cycle generator on sale for 299. I have one and I think it serves my basic needs: the furnace motor, the freezer, the refrigerator, and a couple of lights. It's about 125 pounds and comes with two wheels and handle so that it can be handled like a dolly. There are 2 15 anp sockets at 110 V, or 130 at 110. There is a low fuel indicator, and especially important, a low oil shutoff. There is a reasonably large muffler so the machine is not earth shattering Lee loud. The few times I have started it it runs with one pull. Geoff - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I too use a C-pap machine. Keep in mind that one of these batteries work for a couple days, but you can't use the heated humidifier. If you did, you'd drain the battery in a few hours. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product You can get a battery to use for back up with your CPAP, or for camping or the like. You can get a battery that will do this in the outdoor department at Wal-mart, or at an outdoor store. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4276 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4276 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
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Good point about the humidifier, my husband does not use his, but I know some people really like it. Still, the humidifier is not the part that keeps you breathing through the night and not stroking out. For those unfamiliar, people with CPAP's should even take them to the hospital with them. They can die in there sleep without them. Jennifer the - Original Message - From: Brice To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product I too use a C-pap machine. Keep in mind that one of these batteries work for a couple days, but you can't use the heated humidifier. If you did, you'd drain the battery in a few hours. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product You can get a battery to use for back up with your CPAP, or for camping or the like. You can get a battery that will do this in the outdoor department at Wal-mart, or at an outdoor store. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4276 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4276 (20090725) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Jennifer, I've been using a C-pap for about 3 years, and have to have humidity mixed in or my nose, throat, and mouth will get dry. During the summer months I hardly ever turn the heating pad on under the water reservoir. But definitely it's needed during the winter months. Also, my son in law works for PG and E and he gave me some paper work that I took to my sleep doctor to fill out and I get some kind of reduction in my electric bill. How much? I have no idea. I take it with me when ever I go out of town. When I go camping, I'll have to go to Costco's and get me one of those batteries. I wish I'd never sold the little 4 stroke Koler generator I once had, it was about the size Victor asked about. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 6:51 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Good point about the humidifier, my husband does not use his, but I know some people really like it. Still, the humidifier is not the part that keeps you breathing through the night and not stroking out. For those unfamiliar, people with CPAP's should even take them to the hospital with them. They can die in there sleep without them. Jennifer the - Original Message - From: Brice To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product I too use a C-pap machine. Keep in mind that one of these batteries work for a couple days, but you can't use the heated humidifier. If you did, you'd drain the battery in a few hours. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson jennifer_jack...@cox.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product You can get a battery to use for back up with your CPAP, or for camping or the like. You can get a battery that will do this in the outdoor department at Wal-mart, or at an outdoor store. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups
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Hi victor first and most important is what do you expect to run with this generator Presumably a refrigerator. Unless you have a modern small fridge, I'd bet you won't get much more than the fridge and a few moderate lights out of 850 watts. Fridge and microwave? forget it! In the specs you pasted, I didn't see anything about whether it's A.C. output is sine wave, simulated sinewave, or not stated. If you're running much in the way of electronics, you'd better go for a unit that generates a pretty good sinewave. This is particularly true of gear that has transformers in it's powersupply. I'd steer clear of 2 stroke engines if possible unless they are stated to be of the very newest cleaner running units. They're dirty and stinky. this would be considered a truly minimalist generator, really not intended for long term home use.If all you expect is shorter term use with not much load, it may do. Good one's cost a lot, luckilly I don't need one here. best Tom Fowle
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Victor Very unlikely 850 watts will hack the freezer. Check it's power rating, make sure it's well under the generator's capabilities, cause you know you're going to want to run more stuff on it than the freezer. tom
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Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Victor, Not sure what you wanted to use it for but 800W is pretty small. I am not sure if that would even run a refrigerator. You could run a few lights. I keep thinking about getting one but would not consider anything under 3kw. - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To: Blind Handyman Listserv blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4274 (20090724) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
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Most computer power supplies are at least 300 watts, many are 400 or better. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Victor, Not sure what you wanted to use it for but 800W is pretty small. I am not sure if that would even run a refrigerator. You could run a few lights. I keep thinking about getting one but would not consider anything under 3kw. - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To: Blind Handyman Listserv blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4274 (20090724) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
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I think it would run a refrigerator and one or two lights. A small analog TV but not a flat screen.It would run a flat screen TV but not it plus the fridge at the same time. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens dleav...@puc.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Victor, 800 watts won't boil a kettle or curl the wife's hair. You can run a couple of lights and the TV. You might run the furnace so long as you don't need the fridge or the freezer. Might be nice for camping, it doesn't weigh much. for something useful in emergencies lasting more than a few hours I don't suppose one wants anything less than about five kilowatts. It will be interesting to hear what others think. - Original Message - From: Victor To: Blind Handyman Listserv Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 9:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Folks, My wife and I are thinking of buying a particular generator that's currently on sale at our local Canadian Tire, a sort of poor man's big box store. LOL. In any case, they've got a portable generator for sale for 99 dollars, almost half price it's original price, and I want to know what you all think of the specs. I've pasted them below, as well as the link to the webpage the generator can be found at, in case some of you have sight and want to have a look at it. First the specs: (Oh, and don't worry about being brutally honest, I'd rather know the truth earlier, rather than later after I've shelled out the 100 bucks it's going to take to own this puppy. Smile) Brand Name - GENmate Horsepower - 2HP Running Power - 800W Peak Power - 950W Engine Type - 2-stroke Tank Capacity - 1.1 gallon Ports - 1x120V AC 1x12V DC Protection - Electrical: overload protection Half Load Run Time - 7 hours Wheels - No Dimensions - 15.6x14.5x13.6 Product Weight - 41.9lbs (19kg) Special Features - Fully enclosed model reduces noise And here's the link to the page where you can have a look at it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=Kp3Flvnz8hg0MrvzYTjVGdYC7v5gHBSmcVT1hzv2NWJZW2ZWjwSP!-556680290?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443305444bmUID=1248442149589 Thanks all. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
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hi the question is what are you wanting to use it for. with only 800 watts it won't do much. it will run some lights and a power tool or 3 but that's about it. it won't run a hair dryer or a a larger TV. i wouldn't trust my computer on it be cause i am sure there isn't that much filtering on it. but if you just want it for little things away from the power it should work fine. but not that much Jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor
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You can get a battery to use for back up with your CPAP, or for camping or the like. You can get a battery that will do this in the outdoor department at Wal-mart, or at an outdoor store. Jennifer - Original Message - From: Victor To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Victor. Your CPAP would probably run off a computer UPS. If you buy a big one and load it lightly it will run for the best part of an hour. You can get them up to a kilowatt for still under 500 dollars. I don't know how things go for you but here when the power goes out it generally stays out for an hour. Rarely does it stay off longer. When it does it may be off for a day. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, funwithtubes-subscr...@yahoogroups.com - Original Message - From: Victor victor.gouv...@rogers.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Opinions on a product Hi Jim and all, I wasn't really thinking of using it for anything major. One thing I have a problem with is sleep apnea, and as a result, I have a CPAP system at night. When the electricity goes out, which doesn't happen all that often, thank goodness, but when it does, I find myself getting no sleep whatsoever because there's no power on, and my CPAP runs on electricity. Another thing I would use it for is for events like the large black out that affected the north-eastern part of North America not too many years ago. We were lucky because our freezer had sufficient ice build up in it that it could go the duration until the power came back up, but should it ever happen again, I was thinking I could hook it up to one of these little things and have it running when I needed to keep things frozen or in a semi cool state. Granted, I realize that I would have to shut it off ever few hours to re-fill the tank, but at least I would have power, and continuous power until the lights came on. My freezer is an upright freezer, and not a chest freezer, so what ever cold air in there that happens to build up just drops right down to the floor once the freezer door is open. Yes, I know, this wasn't my idea to buy it, it was the wife's idea. LOL. In any case, Thanks for all your suggestions, and I'll talk it over with the wife, and see if she'll go for it. I'll present all your opinions to her for closer examination. Victor Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
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This small generator would be perfect for camping or on my boat. It is small and light weight. The only real problem is it has a 2 cycle engine. So, you would have to mix the oil in the gas. The exhaust will be pretty messy. The 2 cycle engines are not all that efficient. Terry On Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:53:04 -0500you write: hi the question is what are you wanting to use it for. with only 800 watts it won't do much. it will run some lights and a power tool or 3 but that's about it. it won't run a hair dryer or a a larger TV. i wouldn't trust my computer on it be cause i am sure there isn't that much filtering on it. but if you just want it for little things away from the power it should work fine. but not that much Jim
