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GenForce 3.2kva Inverter Generator for $383.20 Delivered @ Mytopia eBay

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GenForce 3.2kva Inverter Generator for $383.20 Delivered @ Mytopia eBay
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PDannyBoy on 19/04/2018 - 15:13 ebay.com.au (410 clicks)
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Was on eBay having a look through the 20% off Outdoor sellers (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/372579) and noticed this steal.
Usual price on there website is $579 but has been reduced down to $479 atm, take advantage of the eBay 20% off and it comes down to $383.20

GENFORCE Inverter Generator 3.7kVA Max '3.2kVA Rated' Petrol generator

Specs;

  • Pure-Sine Output Capable of Running Sensitive Equipment
  • 150cc OHC Four Stroke Engine
  • 3200W Continuous Power Output
  • Silent Technology 58dB at 7m
  • Upto 5 Hours Continuous Operation
  • 2 x 240V Outlets
  • Dual USB Sockets
  • Auto Voltage Adjustor
  • Huge 6.5 Litre Fuel Tank
  • Automatic Overload and Low Oil Protection

= Smaller less powerful model is available for $335.20 for those that are after something more portable and easy on the shoulders
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENFORCE-Inverter-Generator-EFI-…

GENFORCE Inverter Generator 2kVA Max '1.7kVA Rated'

Specs;

  • Pure-Sine Output Capable of Running Sensitive Equipment
  • 53cc OHC Four Stroke Engine
  • 2000W Continuous Power Output
  • Silent Technology 58dB at 7m
  • Upto 6 Hours Continuous Operation
  • 240V Outlet
  • Auto Voltage Adjustor
  • 2.7 Litre Fuel Tank
  • Automatic Overload and Low Oil Protection

I own this particular model and I have not had any dramas. It just kicks a 1500w compressor which in theory has a startup watt of 3 even 4 times its running. Thing I noticed between this and an older Honda gen was the smooth running on idle and lack of smoke expelled, keep in mind it runs on minimum 95 octan and I run mine on 98 haha :)
Cheers DannyBoy

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  • Slakemoth on 19/04/2018 - 15:37
    +15

    Be careful with Mytopia, it seems they're a rebrand of another operator called 'AGR Machinery'.
    They have such a bad reputation that the second suggested google search for 'AGR Machinery' is 'AGR Machinery fair trading'.

    They've left a wide trail of tears in their path:
    https://www.productreview.com.au/p/agr-machinery.html
    https://www.productreview.com.au/p/mytopia.html?rating=1#rev…

    AGR Machinery, Edison, Mytopia, and Mills Trading are all part of the same group, it seems.

    • Owl on 19/04/2018 - 16:09
      +1

      Good comment.

      When a decent equivalent generator such as a Honda or Yamaha starts around $1800, paying $383 just seems a little too cheap.

      As the old saying goes, "caveat emptor".

    • xev on 19/04/2018 - 17:16

      Sydney Morning Herald gave them quite the write up.

      https://www.smh.com.au/business/small-business/the-30-millio…

      • Diji1 on 19/04/2018 - 18:03
        +3

        Another clueless twat journalist writing about shit they don't know anything about.

  • congo on 19/04/2018 - 16:08
    -3

    Noisy? Smelly?
    Safe to use inside during a blackout?

    • Third_Gear on 19/04/2018 - 16:10
      +3

      Is it safe to sit in your car while it is running with the garage door closed and car windows open?

      • congo on 19/04/2018 - 16:16
        +1

        OK! I guess not.

        • XeKToReX on 19/04/2018 - 16:24
          +1

          The simple solution to all of this is an extension lead..

    • placard on 19/04/2018 - 16:42
      +3

      Honestly? You're asking if you can use a generator inside??

      No of course not.

      Buy a 20 metre extension lead and put the generator outside down the yard.

      You won't even hear it then either.

      • congo on 19/04/2018 - 19:20
        +2

        Relax guys. Not everyone is experienced with this kind of stuff.

    • mgf909 on 20/04/2018 - 08:22

      Absolutely… even qualifies you for a Darwin Award!!

  • ozlegacy on 19/04/2018 - 19:12
    +2

    If this can really do 3000W continuous for under $400 it's a steal, fingers crossed I bought one

    • Maverick-au on 19/04/2018 - 19:19
      +4

      If this can really do 3000W continuous for under $400 it's a steal, fingers crossed I bought one

      It won't do 3000W continuous and it'll be an unreliable POS if it even works.

      This will be cheap rubbish that will operate poorly and end up as landfill.

      Be warned that Mytopia is another trading name for AGR Machinery and Edisons. Any good reviews are generally false.

      http://www.productreview.com.au/p/agr-machinery.html
      http://www.productreview.com.au/p/mytopia.html
      http://www.productreview.com.au/p/edisons.html

      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/search/node/Mytopia

      Their website is full of phony reviews or ones left when the product arrived. This is one review that sums it up - http://www.productreview.com.au/p/baumr-ag-bcx720.html

      Review from Whirlpool

      "I'm sorry to say you have bought a pile of junk. Bought one of these off that mob and it was the biggest pile of rubbish, the plastics broke the motor and shafts would not lock into place and the pull stater broke on its second start and they refused to sent me a replacement even after I sent a picture of the broken unit, edisons are well known to sell junk and there support is not much better, good luck."

      "It's worse. Alias 'agrmachinery' and 'mytopiastore'. They are scum and protected by the fleaBay rating system.
      The Search tab on the left will find real experiences… keeping it local.. then there's google."

      Edison's even posted a fake review in the thread…

      https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2503724

      And of course the master AGR machinery thread with hundreds of negative experiences that are all genuine.

      https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1283863
      and then read whirlpool and ozbargain, eg: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/286720

    • Buyer10987 on 20/04/2018 - 08:55

      Love it when someone "Takes one for the team" !!

      Let us know when it arrives and if it's still on sale I'll get one if your initial experience / review is positive !!

      • ozlegacy on 23/04/2018 - 18:13

        I'll wait for the "I told you so" messages

        Unit arrived today (fast shipping) filled with oil and fuel starts quite easily (easier than masters one).

        First test 2 setting heater setting 1 1000w setting 2 2000w, settings 1 works fine setting 2 trips overload light and it cuts out…. tested a few times same results tried a 2000w heat gun same problem. Tried a 1800w loft lighter and it runs with no problems.

        Have messaged the seller see what they say either way paypal or amex will give me a refund if they stuff me around.

        • ozlegacy on 24/04/2018 - 16:30

          For anyone following at home… I sent a message last night explaining the issue, this morning they asked for a video of the issue which I sent just before 10am.

          They have just replied saying to return the unit (they will pick it up at their cost) and they will investigate the issue.

          I don't hold out much hope as the units are probably under spec'ed but their response so far has been hard to fault and I'm amazed they aren't asking me to pay for return shipping.

  • iratepirate on 19/04/2018 - 20:51
    +3

    Tools that you are intending to use more than once should be the best quality you can afford - not the cheapest you can find.
    It's false economy to think "Heh I could buy 3 of these cheap ones, for the cost of a quality one" the frustration of a tool that doesn't do it's job well is just not worth it.

    For generators I stick to Honda or Yamaha.
    For chainsaws I use Husqvarna or Stihl.
    For portable fridges Engel or Waeco are the go.
    etc.

    Buy quality and maintain it

    • gtech on 20/04/2018 - 14:37

      Although i agree in principle the counter argument is
      1. If you use it 4 times a year then that piece of gear is costing you x/4. (so the lower x then lower cost per use)
      2. If you have 2k tied in to a good generator then that’s 1.5K (vs cheap gen) that you can’t use elsewhere (mortgage, loans, CC etc)
      3. These items depreciate so in essence you are losing $$ for the time you are not using it
      4. If you are 'inexperienced' then you are more likely to make mistakes … making those on cheap items potentially may cost you less.
      5. Expensive items may have higher price tag in terms of parts and servicing. (generic vs branded)

  • wisc on 19/04/2018 - 21:39

    Can anyone recommend a semi decent one on sale? Don't need much, maybe just to charge a battery….

  • ghostknife on 20/04/2018 - 01:47

    Gensafe Yamaha for $999, they were even cheaper on special a few weeks ago, can't remember the price.

    https://sydneytools.com.au/gensafe-ns105345-2kva-4-stroke-pe…?

    • Buyer10987 on 20/04/2018 - 14:47

      A bit of a trap for young players on this one………

      The ENGINE is indeed a Yammy, but the rest of it (alternator / inverter) are your "regular" Chinese units.

      Mind you, that's not to say that 99% of the Gen-Sets out there aren't also using the same regular Chinese components.

      T.B.H though, the OP's one DOES have fuel injection, possibly a factor that everyone has overlooked, IMHO 99.9%+ of small ICE problems are carby related………….

  • ozlegacy on 20/04/2018 - 07:07

    I guess well see I've got a cheap 1.6kva (constant) chinese generator I got from Masters for $260 have had it two years and it has helped build a cabin running various power tools, it has run our fridge during a blackout. It's not honda quality but also hasn't failed it would have over 30 hours of use on it now and apart from being a bit loud and thirsty on fuel I can't fault it.

  • ozlegacy on 03/05/2018 - 14:57
    +1

    Ok so after only two business days they replied saying they would offer me a full refund which they know have via paypal. The response has bee fault less but it's obvious they know these units can't perform as advertised. i.e. False advertising the fact they didn't even both wiht a 2nd unit suggest they know very well what they are doing.

    The best I got was 1800W continuous which is about 60% of what they are advertising, definitely don't waste your time.

    • Slakemoth on 18/05/2018 - 09:50

      Thanks for following up. This will help future people googling around for reviews and opinions about this unit.

  • tatnal on 18/05/2018 - 12:50

    Some info for people still looking. Was going to buy one of these cheap chinese ones but ended up spending a little more than double and bought a 2nd hand Briggs & Stratton P3000i. Research shows they're new on the market in terms of generators but the reviews have been fantastic. Have yet to use it properly due back injury but have confidence in it. Very easy to start - 1 or 2 pulls only.

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