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Briggs & Stratton 2400W P2400 Petrol Inverter Generator $589 (Was $1299) + Delivery (Limited Store Stock for C&C) @ Bunnings

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Briggs & Stratton 2400W P2400 Petrol Inverter Generator $589 (Was $1299) + Delivery (Limited Store Stock for C&C) @ Bunnings
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Scrooge McDeal on 11/08/2023 - 15:43 bunnings.com.au (4654 clicks)
Last edited 11/08/2023 - 15:52 by 1 other user

I don't know who they are price matching (if they do) but after a quick google search everywhere else it's selling around $1300.
So if anyone is interested in one of this, then 55% off RRP it's a good deal in my books.

Briggs & Stratton 2400W P2400 Petrol Inverter Generator $589 (Was $1299)

Features
✓CO guard carbon monoxide shutdown - Advanced detection. Added protection. This patent-pending technology shuts down your generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the generator's operating area.
✓Designed for camping - The lightweight design and quiet generator operation makes this the best backup power solution for camping and outdoor recreation.
✓Quiet power technology - Automatically adjusts engine speed based on the items you're powering. Quiet power technology further reduces noise, fuel consumption and emissions.

Enjoy the little conveniences of home anywhere. Briggs & Stratton petrol inverter generators are compact and easy to manoeuvre. While providing the power you need. These inverter generators are low maintenance, and ready for all your outdoor leisure needs.

Colour
Multi/Assorted
Model Name
P2400
Model Number
030831
Auto idle control (Yes/No)
Yes
Rated wattage peak (watts)
2400
Fuel tank capacity (L)
3.8
Low oil shutdown (Yes/No)
Yes
Wheel Kit Included (Yes/No)
Yes
Rated wattage continuous (watts)
1800
Wattage (watts)
2400
Number of circuits/outlets
3
Muffler (Yes/No)
Yes
Fuel Gauge (Yes/No)
No
Built-in inverter (Yes/No)
Yes
Engine Displacement (cc)
79
Operational volume (dB)
61

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  • spock on 11/08/2023 - 15:50
    +4

    Doesn't say if it has pure sine wave or not I haven't found any other reviews so beware if your thinking of using this on sensitive appliances laptops, tablets even microwave as it may cause problems or worse . Fyi for the best possible you need pure sine wave inverters .

    • Scrooge McDeal on 11/08/2023 - 15:53
      +9

      This site https://www.mygenerator.com.au/briggs-stratton-2400w-inverte…

      I think that's what power smart is?

      • spock on 11/08/2023 - 16:01
        +4

        Your right my mistake after looking in the specs I found it .You'd think they would headline that as its a important feature these days .

    • Kramo on 11/08/2023 - 15:56
      +10

      This isn't a UPS, which has to take stored power and build the AC signal. As a generator it's going to produce (pure sine) AC, so that's not a product spec to search for. If anything, the additional DC outlets would be more concerning.

      The brand website does call out being ok for sensitive electronics though.

      • Dsiee on 11/08/2023 - 16:52
        +6

        It likely isn't a ac generator but a DC gen with inverter. The fact it lists inverter in the specs suggests this. They are often done this way as you can be more efficient and hold a steady frequencyuch easier as the digital response time is much quicker.

        Laptop powersupplys are much better so even pwm inverter will be fine, the filter caps will take it out.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/08/2023 - 23:58
          -1

          You mean AC gen with inverter, not DC gen with inverter. If it was converting DC to DC that's called a "DC to DC converter."

          • anthonaut on 12/08/2023 - 12:57

            @[Deactivated]: No, they mean DC generator with inverter to convert to AC. This will produce a pseudo sine wave as it's done with power electronics as compared to an AC generator that will produce a clean sine wave.

            • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 22:55
              +2

              @anthonaut: They may mean that but as someone pointed out a couple of posts down they're wrong. It's not a DC generator, it's an AC generator with AC inverter for power stabilization. It's much easier and cheaper to produce AC in the first step because lighter/thinner/cheaper copper motor windings are used, plus the expense of the circuitry to turn DC into a pure 240V sine wave is prohibitive. A glance comparing the price of 12V DC to 240V AC modified sine wave inverters someplace like Jaycar, compared to their 12V DC to 240V AC pure sine wave inverters, demonstrates a DC motor to an AC sine wave would become so expensive to make no-one would buy them.

      • howcan on 11/08/2023 - 17:53
        +1

        If its not generating DC what is it inverting to output AC?

      • Dogsrule on 11/08/2023 - 21:20
        +9

        You're right that they do produce a pure sine wave, but the problem is that the frequency and voltage is unstable because the little petrol engine has poor speed control in general, and especially with varying loads.

        The method used to keep the output frequency/voltage stable is to convert the generated AC into DC, then invert the DC back to AC using precision MOSFET's in parallel with a big capacitor which produces a sine wave that has both a stable voltage and frequency:

        https://www.anker.com/blogs/home-power-backup/what-is-an-inv…

        As an aside, this is also how variable speed drives work, just with the MOSFET operation having variable instead of fixed intervals.

        The downside is that you actually don't end up with a pure sine wave (even if advertised as such) as the output AC is now actually DC chopped up by the MOSFET's, but it is far preferable to the unstable AC naturally produced by the generator.

        • howcan on 11/08/2023 - 21:47
          +2

          Interesting, thank you for the explanation. Does this result in a less stable/clean output than a say a standalone 12V or 48V DC -> 240v AC inverter running off a battery, or do they both operate/invert with the same circuit arrangement?

          • Dogsrule on 11/08/2023 - 21:53
            +3

            @howcan: You're welcome! You're right in saying they both have the same circuit arrangement except the battery powered inverter is obviously missing the rectifier part that the generator has because its already starting off with a DC source (battery).

            Assuming you have a quality inverter they should be about the same.

    • wardrop on 11/08/2023 - 16:50

      Yeah as mentioned, generating electricity from rotary motion generates a sine wave by default. There isn't electronics trying to replicate a sine wave from DC like in UPS or power inverter.

    • Panzer04 on 11/08/2023 - 17:12
      +2

      Most electronics don't give two shits about input power quality. 99% rectify and cut it up themselves anyway internally. I've used 120VDC in power outages to run my laptop power supply no fuss.

      Pure sine wave is more relevant for analogue-style equipment (eg. Induction motors and the like, in fridges). I can't actually think of many things most people would have in the house that cares about good power quality (because it's mostly uncaring electronics XD)

      • 42 on 11/08/2023 - 21:11

        Pure sine wave is up to 30% more efficient than modified sine wave inverters.

  • Javin on 11/08/2023 - 15:57

    How long it will run in full capacity with 3.8L fuel ?

    • vinni9284 on 11/08/2023 - 15:58
      -2

      Like a Bugatti Chiron … 10 sec :P

    • Kramo on 11/08/2023 - 16:00
      +3

      8 hours at 25% load So… Under 2 hours?

      • easternculture on 11/08/2023 - 16:09
        +6

        $6 petrol for 2hrs

      • FutureTech on 11/08/2023 - 20:44
        +1

        doubt it's a linear relationship - there will be heat loss etc associated with turning it on and probably just stay the same even with the increase in load. Not sure how much, though. Fun fact, by my calculation this thing only needs to be able to run for 3 hours at full load to give an EV more range than a ICE car with the same amount of petrol.

        • Dogsrule on 11/08/2023 - 21:47
          +1

          Fun fact, by my calculation this thing only needs to be able to run for 3 hours at full load to give an EV more range than a ICE car with the same amount of petrol.

          3.8L of petrol can move a Corolla Hybrid 100km. You'd be lucky to get 15% efficiency out of these rudimentary engines which would only be about 5kWh from 3.8L of petrol. 5kWh would only take you 35km in an average EV. Subtract charging losses from that as well.

        • johnno07 on 12/08/2023 - 06:32
          +3

          by my calculation this thing only needs to be able to run for 3 hours at full load to give an EV more range than a ICE car with the same amount of petrol.

          I haven't run the numbers, but this doesn't sound right. This would require this generator motor to be drastically more efficient than the vehicle's motor under comparison - which seems unlikely.

  • mousie on 11/08/2023 - 15:58
    +38

    Great for charging a Tesla /s

    • eddyah on 11/08/2023 - 16:05
      +5

      Heading out for a road trip and i need one to charge while driving

      • geekcohen on 11/08/2023 - 16:18
        +2

        Beats sitting waiting in a queue to charge.

      • WT on 12/08/2023 - 12:51

        warped perception has a couple of road trip vids doing this

    • guidedlight on 11/08/2023 - 17:06
      +5

      Put it in the boot, and you'll have PHEV.

    • dave888au on 11/08/2023 - 19:27

      it would only take a day and 1/2 to charge with 1800w.

    • OzzyOzbourne on 11/08/2023 - 23:57
      +3

      I use a Hemi v8 to charge my Tesla more quickly

      • Protractor on 12/08/2023 - 12:11

        I use the Tesla as a starter motor for my Hemi V8. It only JUST winds it over

  • kungfuman on 11/08/2023 - 15:58
    -6

    does it have a 32amp or even a 15 amp connection?

    • BamBam cheapsk8 on 11/08/2023 - 16:03
      +5

      why? It can only produce 10 amps

      • kungfuman on 17/08/2023 - 08:13

        to charge an EV i can do it with a 10amp but it will be slow I was just wonder if this generator was any good.

    • DingoBlue on 11/08/2023 - 16:13
      +7

      All you need is a metal file and a fire extinguisher.

  • mikeleemy on 11/08/2023 - 16:07

    can i charge my EV while driving n turning this generator on? would be a fuel can for EVs

  • Doy on 11/08/2023 - 16:13
    -1

    Will this fit a 4080 inside?

  • Hugh G Rection on 11/08/2023 - 16:14
    +6

    have no use for this.

    just purchased one.

    I feel like when i do need it, i will have this ready. but if i didn't have it, i would be in bad shape.

    • Fishesass on 11/08/2023 - 16:23
      +26

      Few things you need to know… Don't let fuel sit inside these for too long as it goes bad… 3 months tops. Run them dry when storing… I pull spark plug and put teaspoon of motor oil, replace spark plug and turn over 3 or 4 times when I'm winter storing. It will be harder to start when you bring it out of storage.

      • Hugh G Rection on 11/08/2023 - 16:26
        +4

        sweet, thanks mate.
        i would have done none of those things for sure, if you didn't give me those hot tips.

      • DV0993 on 11/08/2023 - 16:40
        +12

        This - Run it in under load so its ready for when you need it.

        Fill with oil (they come without oil) - Ideally run a non-friction modified/mineral/"running in" oil - Warm it up for a few minutes - Put load on it - Change oil at 30min of use. Repeat process 2-3x.

        A lot of metal will come out, this is normal.

        Complete the storage procedure quoted above.

      • Protractor on 12/08/2023 - 12:14

        Have also heard that when you store (small engines generally) pull starter cord to locate eng on comp stoke so all valves are closed, to reduce valve face seat deterioration.

  • DingoBlue on 11/08/2023 - 16:17

    1800w continuous

    • DannyBoy on 11/08/2023 - 20:32
      +3

      Yeah useless for the size and weight, better purchasing a King's unit for 2,000w when they go on sale for $400.

      https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-2-0kva-inve…

      • harpie on 11/08/2023 - 21:55
        +3

        I picked up this one https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-3-0kva-inve… for $369 Inc post from thier Ebay store in June EOFY sale- Heavy bugger

        • DannyBoy on 11/08/2023 - 23:55

          Open frames are generally cheaper but if you can lig it around its exceptional bang for buck

        • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:19
          +2

          Should have read reviews first. Watch for leaking oil. Many of these soon start leaking from the shaft seal. You might be able to buy a better quality seal. Change it fast before oil flings around and gets on everything, eating plastic, dissolving the pull cord, eating off stickers and paint, etc. You won't see it for a while either because it will be dripping inside behind the pull cord cage.

          Also all those Chinese brands are crap really. People think they're saving money by not buying a Honda or Yamaha, but the Chinese crap uses more oil due to wider engine tolerances, so the ongoing cost of oil quickly eats up any initial saving. They're also noisier (some caravan parks for example won't even allow you to start a generator if it's not a Honda), and they're poorly machined meaning they wind up with shaved metal in the sump, which recirculates around the engine scoring the piston/rings/bore making it worse.

          Oh and out of Yamaha & Honda I'd forget Yamaha. Yamaha ONLY supplies parts to authorized repairers and there's far fewer of those than Honda. While Honda parts are available for purchase online like ebay.

      • geekcohen on 15/08/2023 - 07:59
        +1

        Kinda on special now. $429 + postage including a cover - https://www.4wdsupacentre.com.au/adventure-kings-3-0kva-inve…

  • nowich on 11/08/2023 - 16:30

    Is this a decent Brand?

    • Bearlion on 11/08/2023 - 16:42
      +2

      Yes

    • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:21

      It's ok, satisfactory - but not great. Honda is the best. Yamaha one step down. As above, "Oh and out of Yamaha & Honda I'd forget Yamaha. Yamaha ONLY supplies parts to authorized repairers and there's far fewer of those than Honda. While Honda parts are available for purchase online like ebay."

      • beach bum on 12/08/2023 - 00:38
        +1

        Yes , Honda are better
        and for only 4 times the price ,
        and made in Thailand now ,
        and with recalls on the overheating inverter ect.
        On early eu22 anyway.
        You won’t find a second hand jap made eu20 for this price .

        This b&s has a three year warranty , with a replacement a short drive/boat away at bunnys if it carks it in the middle of a storm , flood ect .

        • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:47

          Doesn't change anything I've said. Pay a few times less, spend a few times more in oil (AND fuel which I forgot before). And warranty is pretty much useless because most, maybe all manufacturers, consistently and deceptively blame the owner most times for most things thus voiding the warranty anyway. I hear it constantly in camping and caravan/motorhome forums. At least with Honda you can buy many parts and repair it yourself or a mate who knows how to repair his own mower. No chance of this with other brands like Yamaha.

          • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:50
            +1

            @[Deactivated]: Oh and you won't be getting a replacement from Bunnings during a storm or flood. I live NSW where the power went out for several days a few years ago. The local Bunnings had no power either. The store was shut half of day 1, then they trucked a huge generator in inside a shipping container to power the registers and lights, and the generators were all sold out in less than 15 minutes. i.e. Someone already with a generator would use it first, then it would break down, but the few generators in Bunnings would have sold hours/days before.

          • beach bum on 12/08/2023 - 01:07

            @[Deactivated]: But you’re not dealing with the manufacturer , great thing about buying from a big box store like Bunnings is that they will replace on the spot with a receipt .
            Might be worth confirming with bunny’s before buying that this is there policy with generators ,
            but they do with everything else from what I understand .
            ( Yes , if available )

            If you’re going to recommend a Honda the old eu20i or eu30i would be my pick.

            If you can’t afford 1 then this is a tempting option if you have the need for backup power .ie QLD and northern rivers .

            • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 09:20
              +1

              @beach bum: Yeah I guess so. It's a disgrace we have to buy with returning/refund already in mind. It takes manufacturers no more effort and only a few $ more to build these things right in the first place. e.g. Higher rated temp/quality capacitors, thicker circuit tracks, etc. But there's no ongoing money rolling in on products that last much beyond warranty.

              The 20i was great but I believe the output was slightly lower and the circuit different in that it started fewer aircons. (With the 22i there's at least one online store guaranteeing it will start your aircon.) That's easy solved though by buying a smaller or soft-start aircon.

              I hadn't heard that yet about the boards frying but I expect (if they have any brains) that will be fixed pretty fast, given most people who are unaware of the fewer-Yamaha-and-dealer-only parts issue sway between buying Honda and Yamaha.

              30i is great too, but more fuel, heavier obviously, louder… So in the case of at least some caravan parks and showgrounds, buyers will find themselves without power when ordered to turn it off and/or get lots of dagger stares and abuse from other "residents."

              • beach bum on 12/08/2023 - 17:24

                @[Deactivated]: The 30i is quieter than the 20or22i with better insulation ,larger exhaust and not that much heavier , fuel economy should be close with a similar load .

                • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 18:55
                  +2

                  @beach bum: I forget the figures now but checked a few years back, and the ongoing cost of increased fuel made the 30 not worth getting for the occasional power boost needed for say an induction hotplate for 15 minutes or aircon for a few hours in the peak of summer when you can't leave for a cooler area because you've booked the site. It made more sense to get the 20/22 and turn everything else off while cooking/cooling. (Or get two of them, link together, and only start the second one when needed so you use less fuel the other 90% of the time.) But maybe fuel used has come down now. (Different if you need all the wattage all the time though.)

                  Annoyingly "better" exhausts do little to nothing to reduce noise. It's natural to think most of small engine noise comes from the muffler because we "see" the smoke coming out and the engine vibrating, and have heard our car muffler rust out - but the excessive noise isn't the muffler. There's videos of people on youtube trying (and failing) to reduce noise this way. The reason generators are so noisy is due to the engine having less physical mass. i.e. Thinner engine walls. We're actually hearing the piston/crankshaft - the internal engine noise.

                  e.g. Car engines have more cylinders but are much quieter due to having a greater mass of metal that keeps most of the noise "inside" the engine. (Think an idling lawnmower compared to a car. Most of us could idle our cars all night long without anyone knowing. But do that with a small engine, and it's "bikies" time.

                  That's why those aluminium boxes people bolt onto the rear wall of their caravans are pointless. Just one more thin layer that does little to nothing for noise. (Better off digging a hole and lowering the generator into it.)

                  • beach bum on 12/08/2023 - 23:49

                    @[Deactivated]: Anyway the 30 is quieter ,
                    You can tell the difference from the smaller version .

  • seb on 11/08/2023 - 16:38
    +2

    Annoying that manufacturers don't usually nominate sound levels at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of full load. Just to provide all the data for customers to compare. Also, they never nominate in which direction they measure - one side of the machine may be louder than the other…

    • PlaunsJanus on 11/08/2023 - 17:36

      I think the rating in Australia is 500mm from the exhaust for Engines.

      Sound will drop a few db per metre depending on environment and humidity.
      I'm not very scientific or knowledgeable in sound testing but I assume a db rating 500mm-1000mm from the user at the loudest result in regards to the angle.

      I'll take any explanation someone can provide though, I'm probably going to go down a rabbit hole on YouTube this evening on the loo

  • PinzVidz on 11/08/2023 - 17:08
    +5

    Does it have that distinct classic B&S sound? Just like Sunday morning..

    • PlaunsJanus on 11/08/2023 - 17:26
      +7

      Need an app like those white noise sleep ones…
      Titled Summer Sunday arvo
      Description: Briggs, 6 houses away Ft. 90s Cricket commentary and occasional car driving away at 20km/h

  • cashews on 11/08/2023 - 17:09
    +4

    Great deal, I have one of these. It was a little bit louder than a honda of the same power, but other than that it is a reliable unit. Need to add oil to it before use, which wasn't included with mine.

  • CacheHunter on 11/08/2023 - 17:45
    +2

    I have this model and paid a lot more than this deal. Reliable way to keep fridges and freezers running when power goes out over the weekend or during scheduled work in the neighborhood.

  • Big Lez on 11/08/2023 - 17:49
    -1

    What's the GPU?

  • tamzie28 on 11/08/2023 - 17:54

    Thanks OP. Was in the market for one to use with the camper to run the aircon and charge the batteries on overcast days. Purchased 2 (one for me and one for a mate) from Bunnings Bonnyrigg. still 2 left in in stock if anyone around the area that is interested in one.

  • Monty94 on 11/08/2023 - 18:22
    +1

    Thanks, picked one up to replace our smaller Honda eu10i.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:24

      Should have sold the 10 and put the money toward the 22i instead.

      • Monty94 on 12/08/2023 - 08:19
        +1

        If traveling around full time probably. But at 4x the price and only for 5 or 6 weekends a year it's not worth the extra price.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 09:25

          Or another 10 (I thought after posting). That would halve fuel use a big chunk of the time, only linking and running the second one when needed. Oh and I was thinking secondhand, but yeah, I get the point. (I see used 10s all the time and they sit unsold for weeks/months.)

  • mubby on 11/08/2023 - 18:45
    +4

    Here is the link to check store level inventory: https://nrby.in/bunnings/0208632

  • bargainfinder on 11/08/2023 - 18:57

    What would be the kva this generator pumping out?

    • DannyBoy on 11/08/2023 - 20:35

      1.8kva

      • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:54

        kva or watts? If it is 1.8kva it's probably got a power factor of about 0.9 meaning real power is probably even lower… more like 1600W. (Ouch.)

  • Ebany on 11/08/2023 - 19:39

    Great find, just a touch too small for what I need.

    • cashews on 12/08/2023 - 12:15

      You can run two together in parallel with an appropriate cable.

      • Ebany on 12/08/2023 - 22:43

        I need something with more Watts, this unit is a great bargain but I'd need something peaking about 2700W-3000W.

        • Dogsrule on 13/08/2023 - 20:20

          According to the manual 2 in parallel can do 3300W. Not bad for $1200 all up.

          • videoman on 14/08/2023 - 14:15

            @Dogsrule: Yeah we need a good deal for the "Briggs & Stratton Parallel Kit" now lol

            • Dogsrule on 14/08/2023 - 16:27

              @videoman: Ah damn I didn't realise the parallel kits were so expensive, oh well.

  • plmko on 11/08/2023 - 19:41

    Perfect purchase to charge your new Tesla Powerwall with the $750 rebate.

  • mikafamily on 11/08/2023 - 20:15

    Me thinks they are all gone :-(

  • Assclown on 11/08/2023 - 22:52
    -4

    Finally found something on ozbargain I have no interest in buying. No wonder it's so heavily discounted. Can you get any smaller lol.
    No thanks.

    • beach bum on 11/08/2023 - 23:38
      +2

      Name checks out

      • [Deactivated] on 12/08/2023 - 00:26

        Nope, this thing won't even start some air conditioners, but the physically smaller Honda eu22i will.

    • DannyBoy on 11/08/2023 - 23:56
      +4

      This would have to be the most pointless comment I have read in a long time

  • bar gain man on 12/08/2023 - 01:34

    Let me buy one for my T3sla

  • Ozbfan on 12/08/2023 - 08:38
    +2

    People talking about using it when you experience blackouts. Another option which I do, have a 2kw inverter and big jumper cables and use your car as a generator.
    Most alternators will generate at least 1kw, and here you have a large amount of fuel stored safety no spillage etc will run for much longer.
    Sure the kW/L isn’t as efficient but for the odd blackout doesn’t really matter and no additional generator maintenance is required and you are more confident it would start.
    Even for camping, unless you were running the generator all day, the car generator idea is cheaper and easier.

    • HappyPants on 12/08/2023 - 10:21

      Interesting concept, and hadn't really thought it. A 2kw inverter will cost roughly half the price of this genny too wouldn't it?

      • Ozbfan on 12/08/2023 - 10:31

        Yeah, I bought a renogy unit for just under $300, can use it for a lot of other things too

        • HappyPants on 12/08/2023 - 11:14

          Can't BELIEVE I hadn't thought about running the coffee machine off the car with an inverter when we go camping. This makes perfect sense. Just run the car for ten mins while making the perfect coffee. Absolutely brilliant. You ARE a genius! Any idea how many kw's a little 1.5L turbo diesel would generate (if the battery is healthy) via the alternator?

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