1500 watt COTEK

[conntaxman]

I was looking at that model. I ended up buying a Samlex 2000w (24v) pure sine which I think is pretty close to the same thing. I have had it for 6 or 7 weeks and has worked great. I don't have testing capabilities but I notice no difference between it and grid power. TV looks great, fridge runs fine, modems and wifi fine, and most important ham radios all fine. Have not yet had any problems whatsoever.

I'm no expert but for $200, I would try it.

tks Cal
looks like i'll be getting one of these. The guy sold it on me. ha ha ha well my fault for waiting too long to get more info, like I say "wait and you will find another at the same price"

[SunEagle]

tks Cal
looks like i'll be getting one of these. The guy sold it on me. ha ha ha well my fault for waiting too long to get more info, like I say "wait and you will find another at the same price"

Well sometimes a really good deal is not. Keep looking and it is ok to ask questions. Too many people out there that want to sell you their junk at a great price but it is still junk or broken.

[FloridaSun]

Well sometimes a really good deal is not. Keep looking and it is ok to ask questions. Too many people out there that want to sell you their junk at a great price but it is still junk or broken.

Buying used electronics can be like buying a well worn banana .... good chance it's crap inside.

[FloridaSun]

Also, they have pics online of the front but mine has hard wired and 2 plugs. It should be the same.

lotsa possibilities but in north america most likely hardwire, GFCI or NEMA 5-15R
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[Cal Dan]

tks Cal
looks like i'll be getting one of these. The guy sold it on me. ha ha ha well my fault for waiting too long to get more info, like I say "wait and you will find another at the same price"

I agree with SunEagle and FloridaSun completely.
I in general don't buy used anything. I was giving my experience on what I believe is almost the same thing. I did buy mine new. Anytime you buy something used, you have to believe that it is good. If I read you right and there is more than 1 of those at that price, I would be skeptical. I still think that $200 isn't taking a big chance. Who knows they could send you an empty box

Anyway good luck, Dan

[russ]

Who knows they could send you an empty box

Better than a box with a skunk in it!

[inetdog]

Better than a box with a skunk in it!

Judge Judy handled a case a few years ago where the seller very clearly stated that the product sold was only what was shown in the picture and nothing else. (high end cell phone.)
Everybody who purchased received a copy of the picture which was posted on the sale site. It was a little hard to see from the web page, but the jpeg was of a picture of the phone and not the phone. Judy Judy was not amused.

[conntaxman]

Has anyone heard of this type of inverter. It's a"honeywell 1600 watt power inverter-- 24vdc" The guy said that it came out of an ambulance, he is going to send me the model # tomorrow and a pic, or i'll go up and look at it seening that it isn';t to far away, but he's not home right now.
He says that it runs off a MOTOR. you hook it up to the Batteries 24vdc and it sounds like a "motor turns an alternator that produces the 120vac.He also says that it shuts down when their is No Demand.
Im tring to figure out the effincey of this, and i cant find any info on the net.
John

[FloridaSun]

Has anyone heard of this type of inverter. It's a"honeywell 1600 watt power inverter-- 24vdc" The guy said that it came out of an ambulance, he is going to send me the model # tomorrow and a pic, or i'll go up and look at it seening that it isn';t to far away, but he's not home right now.
He says that it runs off a MOTOR. you hook it up to the Batteries 24vdc and it sounds like a "motor turns an alternator that produces the 120vac.He also says that it shuts down when their is No Demand.
Im tring to figure out the effincey of this, and i cant find any info on the net.
John

Do your homework. A simple google search shows exactly what that is, 'honeywell 1600 watt power inverter' is a gasoline generator with not so good reviews, noisy, oil leaks, will put out 5 amps of unregulated (18-24v at dif RPM) 12v DC charge, pretty much useless.
Buying used may work but determine what product you need and then look for a used deal. Keep in mind much of what is sold used are things that did not work for previous owner.... and very possibly won't work for you.
Quit shopping for deals before you find what you actually need.

[conntaxman]

Do your homework. A simple google search shows exactly what that is, 'honeywell 1600 watt power inverter' is a gasoline generator with not so good reviews, noisy, oil leaks, will put out 5 amps of unregulated (18-24v at dif RPM) 12v DC charge, pretty much useless.
Buying used may work but determine what product you need and then look for a used deal. Keep in mind much of what is sold used are things that did not work for previous owner.... and very possibly won't work for you.
Quit shopping for deals before you find what you actually need.

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FloridaSun. why do people Jump the gun and say, " do your homework " not knowing if the person did or did not. Florida sun. I DID DO that and looked ALL OVER GOOGLE and did find what you found.
I ASKED the person if it had a gas engine on it,[like you have seen] . The person said NO it dose NOT have a gas engine connected to it.
You connect theis to your Battery. plus and minus. for a 24 volt BATTERY.
Here is the part that YOU missed. the inverter [unit] has its OWN ....ELECTRIC MOTOR .... that TURNS what i think is an alternator.

[SunEagle]

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FloridaSun. why do people Jump the gun and say, " do your homework " not knowing if the person did or did not. Florida sun. I DID DO that and looked ALL OVER GOOGLE and did find what you found.
I ASKED the person if it had a gas engine on it,[like you have seen] . The person said NO it dose NOT have a gas engine connected to it.
You connect theis to your Battery. plus and minus. for a 24 volt BATTERY.
Here is the part that YOU missed. the inverter [unit] has its OWN ....ELECTRIC MOTOR .... that TURNS what i think is an alternator.

I did not find any Honeywell inverters that worked as you described. While it is possible this guy has one I think you are being fooled by him.

Inverters don't run electric motors. Motors run generators that can then convert the DC to AC voltage. Have him provide a model number or picture so he can prove his claim.

[FloridaSun]

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FloridaSun. why do people Jump the gun and say, " do your homework " not knowing if the person did or did not. Florida sun. I DID DO that and looked ALL OVER GOOGLE and did find what you found.
I ASKED the person if it had a gas engine on it,[like you have seen] . The person said NO it dose NOT have a gas engine connected to it.
You connect theis to your Battery. plus and minus. for a 24 volt BATTERY.
Here is the part that YOU missed. the inverter [unit] has its OWN ....ELECTRIC MOTOR .... that TURNS what i think is an alternator.

You would trust an online seller before a manufacturer? If a seller won't give a model number with info and manual available on the web I wouldn't bother .... but good luck to you.

[FloridaSun]

I did not find any Honeywell inverters that worked as you described. While it is possible this guy has one I think you are being fooled by him.

Inverters don't run electric motors. Motors run generators that can then convert the DC to AC voltage. Have him provide a model number or picture so he can prove his claim.

well maybe the guy fixed his leaky noisy gas engine with a 24v elect motor...
that'll make it quiet

[conntaxman]

I did not find any Honeywell inverters that worked as you described. While it is possible this guy has one I think you are being fooled by him.

Inverters don't run electric motors. Motors run generators that can then convert the DC to AC voltage. Have him provide a model number or picture so he can prove his claim.

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I do know how inverters work. and thats why it seem funny. Im going to go look at it tomorrow or the next day, and he is suppose to send me a model #.
I'll let everyone know what this comtraption is. LOL

[Legacy]

Has anyone heard of this type of inverter. It's a"honeywell 1600 watt power inverter-- 24vdc" The guy said that it came out of an ambulance, he is going to send me the model # tomorrow and a pic, or i'll go up and look at it seening that it isn';t to far away, but he's not home right now.
He says that it runs off a MOTOR. you hook it up to the Batteries 24vdc and it sounds like a "motor turns an alternator that produces the 120vac.He also says that it shuts down when their is No Demand.
Im tring to figure out the effincey of this, and i cant find any info on the net.
John

It is probably an electric generator, similar to this make

http://www.alternatorstarter.com/redi-line_dc_to_ac_electric_generators.php

they show up on Ebay from time to time

I wouldn't pay a lot for it as you never know the number of hour on it and just like
any other electric motor / generator you never know the shape the bearings and coils
are in unless you take it apart and check them