If well maintained, used generators are certainly a great investment. Amazingly, you can often save 25% to 50% or more but there are some important factors you'll have to ponder:
You won't get warranty coverage that you would typically get with a new model.
Belt Sander
It may be hard to find parts and accessories for older generators, (i.e., 10 years or older). Do your homework to make sure that you can find replacement parts before your purchase.
Some dealers and repair centers may not work on or repair older models.
When purchasing a used generator, you want to altogether avoid cheap generators. They don't last as long as more rugged popular brand name units.
Some previously owned generators, depending on the brand and age of the unit, may require constant maintenance. Since most of the wear and tear is centered on the motor, make sure your dealer inspects all the hoses and belts, replaces the coolant, changes the oil and spark plugs and does any other routine maintenance called for by the manufacturer. If you take those steps you can avoid buyer's remorse.
As in many other industries, there's a market both for "remanufactured" generators and as-is used generators. We like the remanufactured generators because they been completely overhauled - in addition to basic maintenance, they've gone through a more thorough reconditioning, had worn parts replaced, and in many cases may carry a basic 90-day warranty.
When purchasing a portable generator it's probably best to choose new equipment because gasoline-powered portable generators tend to take more abuse, and the smaller 3600 RPM engines they use aren't as reliable and long-lasting as the 1800 RPM engines found on most diesel backup generators. Also, since they cost much less to begin with, you really won't be saving that much.
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Porter-Cable 352VS 8 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable-Speed Belt Sander with Cloth Dust Bag Overview
Porter-Cable's 3-by-21-inch belt sander features an all-metal housing that gives the tool a solid feel, makes it tough to damage, and lets you sand effectively without having to press down. This sander also does a great job of keeping belts centered, a terrific bonus because there's nothing more frustrating that having to constantly re-center a belt. According to Porter-Cable, the all-metal housing accounts for the centered placement of the belts. The sander remains rigid, even during heavy use, and the metal helps dissipate heat, keeping the belt relatively cool and in place. This sander also has a variable-speed dial that lets you match the speed of the belt with the application, so you can speed up for aggressive removal or dial down for more precision. We really like the 360-degree adjustable top dust nozzle--a feature you won't find on many belt sanders--because it lets you pivot the dust bag (or hose if you're hooked up to a dust vac), a huge convenience when sanding in corners or along edges. And, lastly, this is a quiet sander, thanks both to Porter-Cable's newly designed gear system, which meshes more accurately, and to the sander's serpentine drive belt, which makes considerably less noise than a more common cog system. For a belt sander, this tool is surprisingly easy on the ears, and that's a very good thing. --Jon Groebner
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