My $99 Chinese generator has done itself proud during the flooding in my suburb of Ipswich.As my street was hit hard( i was not thank God) but we have has no power since Tuesday Night.This little Scorpion Gene has powered lights fans TVs,allowed me to change my laptop and phone and run a battery charger to charge some car batteries all at once.
Also special mention should go to my 60 litre Eva Kool fridge/freezer.It has been running in my discovery keeping food frozen and fresh.What couldn't fit in the Evacool had to chucked.

I,ve seen threads knocking these gens.Well as said mine has done itself proud
John.