Kipor IG1000 1000 Watt Inverter Generator
Kipor IG1000 1000 Watt Inverter Generator
- The Kipor generator produces a pure sine wave suitable for powering sophisticated electronic equipment to let you bring an outdoor power source wherever you need it
- Smart Throttle technology automatically adjusts engine speed to match load, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and quieter operation than conventional generators
- Provides up to 1000-watt max load and 900-watt continuous load of cleaner energy for safe use with sensitive technologies like computers and audio systems
- Includes 12-volt charge cables, two-120-volt 15-amp plug receptacles, and accessory kit; Non-CARB compliant; not for sale in California
- 2-year non-commercial or 1-year commercial warranty; measures 18-1/10 by 9-4/5 by 15-1/2 inches; weighs 30 pounds
New model IG1000 (used to be KGE1000Ti)
Rated Frequency (Hz): 60;
Rated Voltage (V): 120;
Rated Current (A): 7.5;
Rated Rotation Speed (rpm): 5500;
Rated Output Power (W): 900;
Max. Output Power (W): 1050;
DC Output: 12V-8.3A;
Electric Circuit Breaker: Available;
Phase Numbers: Single phase;
Fuel Tank Capacity (L): 2.6;
Rated Continuous Running Time (hr): 4.2 to 16;
Noise Level [dB(A)/7m] (Zero Load): 54 ;
Noise Level [dB(A)/7m] (Full Load): 59;
EPA Certified Engine – 55cc OHC, single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, low emission;
Sinemaster digital inverter generators are approximately 50% smaller and lighter than traditional generators because the alternator is directly connected to the engine, and the flywheel is therefore eliminated. The voltage is constantly adjusted to maintain at 120V by the computer inverter module. The light weight design makes them ideal for transportation.
Sinemaster digital generators are equipped with the unique smart-throttle. It can automa
List Price: $ 499.99
Price: $ 499.99
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EXCELLENT value for the money, purrs like a charm!,
THIS REVIEW WAS first written Dec 22, 2006, I still have my KIPOR running as of March 2009, and thought I would UPDATE my review.
As of March 1, 2009, I have now had my KIPOR almost 3 years of heavy duty use. I run my office off of it, as well as the comforts of home, fan and lights etc. I live in the tropics with frequent power outages.
My KIPOR has always started on one pull and run like heaven on earth. I’ve changed the oil myself and cleaned the air filter. Matter of fact, I took it all apart per the manual, when I bought it new, so I could look at everything while it was clean and new. I am a lone female and don’t have a hubby around to do these things for me.
For years it ran great, I left my housemate alone with it one day, and came back to find out she had been running the IRON, the microwave and the sewing machine on it, stuff I had never tried. I was surprised it would run an iron! Since then we have run the blender, mixer, food chopper, toaster, juicer on it as well as my entire office plus lights and fans. I just LOVE my 1kw KIPOR.
One day, it died! I was mortified. It was going to be very pricey to ship it round trip to America to be fixed, so I took it to a local mechanic, after I bought the Service Manual online (Paid to download the service manual). I also printed out the parts available and gave him the generator, the owners manual, the service manual and the parts listing plus a spare new spark plug. Well 2 months go by and I find out this guy is clueless and I had to fight with him to get my generator back (still broken). He wanted to charge me for his time but it still wasn’t working! I was heart broken.
Then I called another mechanic, who had rebuilt alternators and starters and did alot of marine work. He was backed up but said he was sure he could get me running again. He called a few days later and said he felt really bad, (UT OH!) but that he had to charge me to fix it, and all he found was a clogged hose, which he replaced but he felt bad he had to charge me $75 for his labor and hose. I was THRILLED to get my baby back. I know he has to charge for his time and things aren’t cheap around here.
I took my KIPOR home and an hour later, the power goes off again. We have frequent power outages in the British Virgin Islands where I live (about 60 miles east of Puerto Rico). My KIPOR fired up on ONE PULL and I plugged in my entire office and went back to work. Later that night, when the power went off, I felt bad for my neighbors. I now live in a house, in the review I wrote in 2006 I lived in an apartment building.
Anyhow, I am sitting here with my light on, my stand fan cooling me off, watching old episodes of SIX FEET UNDER on the DVD, while surfing the Internet. I look out around the neighborhood, and feel sorry for my neighbors plunged into darkness.
I added up my KIPOR cost, shipping, the local duty paid, and the recent repair bill and for the time I’ve owned it, that comes to $19 per month for emergency power. This cost will go down, the longer I own it. Now that I know there is a local mechanic who can fix it, I feel extremely pleased!
America has so many authorized dealers, the folks here that complained they had trouble, should have tried to get it fixed. I used a mechanic, who isn’t even a dealer, and he got it fixed for me!
I recomend if you buy it, to also get the 2.5 gallon gas jug, the 5 gallon is too cumbersome to try to fill the little built-in gas tank. Also, refill your tank during daylight, as it’s no fun in the dark with a flashlight to refill the gas tank. When buying gas in the 2.5 gallon, I only put 2 gallons in, so it doesn’t overflow and stink up my jeep. You must fill the gas can on the ground, not in the jeep for safety reasons, having to do with static etc. If you need lots of gas, then buy two of the 2.5 gallon jugs.
Also, I bought a hevy duty 100 foot cord, and then I plug in a six way electrical strip and then plug in all my stuff. Now that I live in a house, I may buy a 2nd cord, since the Kipor comes with two outlets. I could then run a cord to a different part of the house. I have used it to recharge batteries for the jeep and a friends’ boat too.
Below is my original Review from Dec 2006:
WRITTEN December 22, 2006
I live in the British Virgin Islands where we have frequent outages. I use my generator often. It is GREAT. It’s not very loud, I have it on my balcony in the fresh air and I am inside with the door open and playing a movie on the TV and I can hear the movie OK.
Even though I live in an apartment house, my neighbors have never complained about the noise. I tell them to come over, enjoy some light, fan and movies while the power is out and my KIPOR is purring.
Other people are begging me to sell them my generator, and I have to…
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|great generator, great quality, great price,
I am and electrical engineer who researced portable generators for months before deciding which one to buy including the popular ones like Honda and Yamaha. This Kipor is a high quality unit, not like the cheap no-name brands that you see on eBay for $200. This generator gives no problems: it starts every time, is great on fuel economy, is relatively light and is relatively quiet. One note on “quiet” is that it is louder than a casual conversation (as all generators) but the smart throttle lets is idle very low for small loads. Parts are also easily available and I bought spare air filters and spark plugs to ensure years of trouble-free service.
I have powered my computer, lights and fan during a power outage without any problems and a 5 gallon gas container would keep it running for days! I have checked the output voltage with a CRO display and it is very close to sine wave as advertised, and allows dimmer lights to work!
The generator needs to be kept preferably outdoors due to the exhaust (as all generators), which is also fine because it keeps down the noise: I use mine with a 50-foot 12AWG extension cord. All-in-all this is a very good generator for almost half the price as a Honda. Excellent product.
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