Generac 4583 Ultra Source 17,500 Watt Portable Generator (CARB Compliant) Review

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(More customer reviews)After searching for a long time for a portable generator to run the whole house, I found this one. This was an excellent purchase and my family is grateful that we have this now. Can run the whole house with air-conditioning. Generac reliability. I recommend highly.

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Prepackaged unit with prewired manual transfer switch with 16 circuits and enough power to start a 5-ton A/C unit or two 4-ton units! OHVI engine's automotive-type full pressure lubrication system eliminates wear during startup and provides max. lubrication and cooling during the most demanding conditions.

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Briggs & Stratton 30208 4,800-Watt 6.5 HP Portable Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a basic no frill generator. Just what I needed to run my sump pump and fridge/freezer. Assembly took about 20 min. Put on the wheels, handle and front foot. Added gas and oil, and it started in one pull. This unit puts out 29 amps at 120 volts. More than enough to power what I need in an emergency. It is a little loud, but at $460 who can complain? I switched to synthetic oil after break in to help starting in cold weather as recomended in the manual.This is a very nice, well made, simple to use generator.

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Blue Max GEN 4000 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, it's really 2800-3000 watts continuous. Jaingdong model JD3000. It uses a Jaingdong JF200 6.5 hp motor which is an excellent clone of the Honda OHV engine (licensed from Honda). It is smooth, quiet, and best of all pretty fuel efficient for a gasoline powered generator. The generator is brushless and therefore really has nothing to wear out other than bearings.
That's the good stuff...
Unfortunately, the Chinese pedigree does show in a few places. The fuel gauge never worked on mine. The electrical components (circuit breaker, meter, etc) seem kind of crude, but have held up OK in use so far.
I've owned this generator for almost two years now and it probably has about 40 hours of runtime. It had no trouble keeping us going during several power outages, the longest of which was about 30 hours. It ran an oil furnace, refrigerator, TV/DVD Player, and a few lights with no problem. The output voltage and frequency does not sag under load. I feel it is sized just about right for the load we place on it. A bigger generator would simply use more fuel.
One tip that makes the generator much easier to start. Always turn off the fuel petcock and remove the drain plug from the carburetor to drain out the old fuel. Replace plug and turn fuel petcock back on. Wait 30 seconds, flip on the choke, and it will start easily, even when it's quite cold outside. Fresh gas does help a lot too.
Overall, I think this is the best emergency generator value on the market. I paid $299 from Homier, and thought that was an outstanding price. I see they have it on sale for $219 right now. It's an outright steal for that price!
No matter what brand of generator you buy, if you have it shipped via UPS, or whatever, there is a chance it will have been handled very poorly. Shipping companies folks don't like handling heavy boxes and they tend to slam them around, roll them off the end of loading docks, etc. The bottom of the support frame was bent on mine, but was easily straightened. I would suggest planning to be at home when the generator is delivered, and if at all possible open the box before the driver leaves to document any possible damage.

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Be Ready for Anything with a Generator from Blue Max Direct The popular JD4000 4,000 watt generator from Blue Max Direct is serious insurance against a power outage. Whether your boat or RV needs a boost, or you live in a storm-prone area, this generator will keep the lights on and the heat running through almost any situation.
Tough, rugged, and long-running, the JD4000 easily powers large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and well-water pumps; and it's ideal for construction components, too.Saws and air compressors will function with smooth, reliable ease when they're powered by the JD4000.
Always remember to check the wattages listed on your tools or appliances before using this generator in conjunction with them.
Key Technical Specs: DC Voltage: 12 volts at 8.3 amps Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.96 Gallons Starting System: Recoil AC Output: 120 volts, 4000 watts (peak) Engine: 6.5 horsepower OHV air-cooled EPA approved

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Porter-Cable BSV750-W 7,500-Watt 13 HP Portable Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)There are lots of generators out there, and deciding on which to purchase can be complicated. I based my decision on getting one larger than I thought I would need so that it would not spend its life stressed to its limit. Although I had to purchase this generator elsewhere (...) and I ended up paying more for it, I am glad I did finally get it.
I suggest that you have some assistance on hand to get the VERY heavy box into your garage to set it up. Assembly took me about an hour or so, so you should be up and running in a short time. The only problem I had were the holes in the frame for mounting the rear legs were not tapped and the supplied bolts were not self-tapping (or at least to say that they were not very good at it- ther tips being quite large with no relief slot in them to cut the metal), so I had to use a 1/4 x 20 tap to create the threads before inserting the bolts. If you don't have a tap you could easily replace the bolts with some better self-tapping bolts- they are 1/4 x 20 x 1" I think.
The Vanguard motor is made in Japan and seems to be a very high quality item. Once filled with oil and fueled up it started the first time on the second or third pull adnran smoothly after about a five minute warm up in cold weather (mid- 40's F.). Pulling on the starter rope seemed quite easy and I suspect that this motor has some sort of compression relief. For anyone of average strength, I think that the starting battery would only be needed in very cold weather.
Although I would not want it running next to my bedroom all night, it does run quite a bit quieter than a lot of other generators I have heard.
Be aware that most localities require a special set up if you want to power an entire home with a generator. This special switch box is not included and it needs to be wired by a qualified electrician. If you just run some heavy extension cords to the generator, then this is not necessary. This means that to power a water well or other 220 equipment like central air conditioners the box will be necessary.
To test it, once it had warmed up, I had the idle control on (low idle speed engaged) and plugged in my portable circular saw. I hit the trigger on the saw and the generator immediately came up in RPM and the saw went to full power as if it were plugged into the wall.
Be aware that when using voltage sensitive devices and light loads like an incandescent light or two, the idle control has to be off as the generator cannot sense these small loads and will not come up to a power-prodicing RPM. My trouble light would not do anything but glow dimly at the low idle speed.
This thing is large and has a huge alternator in it. With a 10,500 watt surge rating it should handle most all your needs- maybe not all at once, but for most households this is going to be a real handy tool to have around when the lights go out.
BTW- The motor and the alternator section each have a 2 year warranty! At this price I found nothing to compare to the BS750.

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The Porter-Cable 7,500-watt 13 HP portable generator features a 13 HP Briggs and Stratton Vanguard engine with overhead valves, cast iron sleeves, low oil protection, and low tone muffler . It includes a brushless alternator, idle control switch as well as anti-vibration mounting with a wheel kit and fully-welded frame to make transportation easier. The 7-gallon tank takes unleaded fuel and powers the generator for 9.4 hours at half-load and 5.4 hours of run time at full load between fills. It includes 12 VDC, two GFCI 120 VAC duplex outlets and an easy push-button start mechanism. This generator measures 30-by-27-by-33 inches and weighs 221 pounds. It has a noise rating of 73.9 db. Manufactured in the USA, this generator is covered by a limited 2-year manufacturer's warranty.

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UST 4-in-1 Jobsite 2,300 Watt 6.5 HP 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Generator and Air Compressor With 2 Gallon Removable Tank TTDPS Review

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(More customer reviews)received and prepped for start up. on first pull the impeller ripped apart because the screws holding the pull cord cage were too long. the gen set and air compressor both did not function and I am unable to get a hold of customer service. but amazon sent out a replacment with no complications!



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Gas-powered unit is both an air compressor and an electrical generator that produces up to 2800 surge watts and 2300 rated watts. Air compressor delivers enough pressure to run air tools and pump up tires. Surge Watts: 2,800, Rated Watts: 2,300, HP: 6.5, Engine: OHV, Run Time: 10 Hours at 1/2 Load, Receptacles (qty.): (2) 120V AC 25 Amp, (1) 12V 10 AMP DC, Noise Level (dB): 70, Fuel Type: Gas, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 2, Start Type: Recoil

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Blue Max GEN 1250 1250-Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)I've only taken this thing tent camping once (in Oct 2007), but it did work to my expectations. Make no mistake, it is NOTHING FANCY. But considering you could buy about SEVEN of these puppies for the same price as ONE Honda EU1000i, I thought I would give it a shot. So far, I'm pleased.
My least favorite thing about it is that you've got to pre-mix the oil into the gasoline, like you do with some lawnmowers. The special "two-stroke" oil comes in a little bottle, and you pour a small amount (read directions) into the gasoline canister before filling the generator's tank with the mixture. The oil itself is not expensive, but they don't sell it just anywhere; you gotta go to a decent hardware store (i.e. I couldn't find it at Target, but I did find it at Lowe's). So far, this is the only real drawback I experienced; and frankly, it's not that bad.
The unit weighs about 40 lbs. That puts it in the lightest class of generator that I could find. There may be a couple out there that are slightly lighter - but not by more than a few pounds.
Starting up the unit requires about five steps done in order. For some people, 5 steps is about 3 or 4 steps too many, so if you're not mechanically inclined, I'd keep the instructions handy (page 9) until its operation becomes second nature to you. Again, it's really not that bad.
We ran it for about 1.5 tanks of gas, occasionally stopping and restarting when we left the camp site for a bit. Usually, it started on about the 3rd pull. One time it got fussy and I had to pull it about 7-8 times, but that was just one of the starts.
As for the noise, it's not too bad either. It's just slightly louder than the EU1000i, and you could buy a truckload of earplugs with the $650 you'll save. Of course, instead of earplugs, I just bought one of those orange utility extension cords and placed the generator off to the side of my camp site (about 20 feet away). The noise was barely noticable, and certainly didn't hinder a normal conversation.
In short, this is a decent product for the amazingly cheap price tag, and it opened up so many new options for our campsite. If it craps out on me, I'll be sure to update my review to let y'all know!
UPDATE #1 (May 2008): Sad to report that this item was stolen from my toolshed. While I was pretty ticked off about it, I've got to laugh just a little. If I had I bought the much more expensive model (which I almost did), I'd be in tears right now. As it is, I just decided to buy another one of these. That, and to put a better lock on my shed.
UPDATE #2: Received my new "replacement" generator, and... it was defective. A sizable dent in the casing that houses the spindle, which prevents the spindle from moving (thereby preventing the unit from staeting). I guess this is the risk of buying the less expensive model. My recommendation to you: make a full visual inspection of your new unit BEFORE you fill 'er up with gas. You cannot ship a generator that has already been fueled - even if you empty the tank.
UPDATE #3 (June 2008): Why did Amazon raise the price of this item?? When I bought it, it was about $115, and it looks like they pushed it up to $145 - no small increase. My original review was titled "Decent product for the price," but now that I've experienced a did, AND they price went up, I've changed the title to what you now see above. I should also note that there are 2 other generators for sale on Amazon in the same weight class which used to be slightly more expensive than this one, but which are now slightly cheaper. I don't remember the brand, but they look almost like this one, except one is green and the other is yellow. Do a search for "camping generators" and all three come up.

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CONSTRUCTION LINE 1250 WATT GENERATORLIGHT-WEIGHT GASOLINE GENERATOR FOR PORTABLE POWER! * This Contractor Line® 2 Horsepower 1250 Watt generator is one of the most reliable portable gasoline generators available. * We've never had any warranty claims or reports from any customers having any trouble starting or using it. * This model has been sold for many years, and has proven to be one of the most reliable and long lasting generators they carry. * This Contractor line® generator is great for construction, camping, boating, emergencies and anywhere else portable power is needed. * This lightweight generator will power tools, games, lights, refrigerators, and TV's and anything that is rated 1250 watts or less. * It is quiet (60 decibels)and EPA approved * 1 gallon gasoline capacity * Features: o Engine: 2.0HP OHV/ 2 stroke o Rated watts: 800 @ 75% capacity o Surge watts: 1,250 o Peak Power: 1250W o Rated Power: 800W o Run Time: 6 Hours at 1/2 Load o Receptacles (qty.): 2 o Noise level (dB): 74.5 o Fuel Type: Gasoline o Fuel Capacity (gal.): 1 o Start Type: Recoil o Displacement: 63ml o DC Output: 12 volts, 8 amps o No load speed: 3,000rpm o EPA approved o 115v Receptacle o Single Phase o 60 Dbls

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All Power America APG3201 6,500 Watt 10 HP Diesel Powered Generator With Electric Start & Wheel Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't sure what I would get with a price that seemed too low to believe, but figured I would take a chance. I needed to find an alternative to my small gasoline powered generator which is now over ten years old with minimal usage. Gas is such a pain, as I stock up for hurricanes and end up dumping it back through my cars to get rid of it before it goes bad; diesel is very stable with some additives, much safer to store a dozen-or-so gallons long term, and provides more energy per gallon.
I had never heard of All Power before, but it seems they make a variety of products--hopefully an "up and coming" that will be around for a long time if they can establish a rep as a company with quality and service which it appears they are trying to do. So far, I am extremely happy with what I have gotten for my money. Shipping was a breeze and they placed it right where my wife told them inside my garage until I got home. No instructions for basic construction of adding wheels etc but not really needed either for anyone with basic mechanical ability. The manual seems extremely well written for a Chinese product--I was initially impressed by that.
After the first startup (for which I needed to use the electric start), it starts manually on the first pull every time! Fit and finish quality appear excellent and no shortcuts on construction. Nice features include a fuel tank gauge, run-hours meter, 120v/240v selector, and electric start; 3 and 4 prong twist power plugs were included too. The 6-wheels (2 pneumatic + 4 small rollers) make it pretty easy to move around, though there is definitely some weight associated with a generator set this large. The engine is made by Changfa, generally recognized as an excellent Chinese company with a real understanding of quality control. As an emergency generator, it will take a long time to put real serious hours on it--it only remains to be seen how long it would stand up to continuous operation if needed; hopeful that proper maintainance will yield long service.

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You won't get arrested for stealing this diesel generator! Ok, you need a big rig to keep the lights and appliances burning. You've looked around and been shocked by some prices exceeding $5,000! You know that a diesel generator means longer life and greater fuel economy. You just didn't know what unit to buy...until now! We're a new company and we really wanted to make a statement so we went to the All Power America factory and asked for a special deal! Boy, were we surprised! They offered us the APG-3201 6500 watt peak, 5000 watt diesel generator at a price so low we almost couldn't believe it. Don't peak yet! Wait until you read hat you get for your money! Here we have an open air diesel engine mounted in a square steel frame. (Square steel is important because it's about 40% stronger than tubular steel and will therefore withstand all the engine vibrations while still maintaining the unit's integrity). Next, when you get to a larger generator, you must have electric start unless you are really strong. Some companies offer the starter, but you have to then go out and buy a battery. This unit has both the starter and the battery included. The APG-3101 will operate for about 11 hours on just four gallons of diesel fuel, has two 120V and one 240V outlet, includes a mobility kit with pneumatic tires and a fold down tine and easy to read gauges, outlets and controls. Now you can look at the price! Such a deal!

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Magna 3000 (2600 Watt) Portable Inverter Generator - New 2010 4th generation, Quite, Lightweight, Portable Review

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(More customer reviews)I recieved the generator in a timely and everything was in good shape. The manual was fun to read with the descriptions appearing to be computer translated from Chinese. The generator feels a little tight when starting but a few pumps to the primer bulb seemed to do the trick and it started right up. I used it the first weekend I got it to power my rv, especially the AC unit. It would start the AC if everything else is turned off at the breaker panel and my AC unit was vented for "waterfall". (My deep cycle battery was very low and the converter had to be turned off.) I ran it HARD for two days in a Tennessee field, temps 96 degrees F and 60% humidity, after starting the AC I turned the breakers back on to everything but the microwave (I didn't want to risk it or produce any heat inside the RV). I ran it 6-8 hours a day for two days with no problems. Make sure you don't push the choke handle back too far, it will get stuck behind the rear cover.
It used about 50cc of oil during tha first weekend. this was enough to make it more sensitive to it's being out of level causing the low oil condition to shut it off. ALWAYS BRING THE SPECIAL OIL DISPENER WITH YOU!
The unit ran well during the weekend and if the AC was to finally shutdown, always after dark, we could watch tv and dvd player with plenty of 12 volts items (3 lights, 2 fans, stereo playing to the outside) and the generator would idle down very low and make very little sound.

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7500 Watt Portable Electric Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)Does not come with a battery, easy setup and started immediately with battery. Tested with transfer panel and works fine. Auto idle works as well. Shipping took over two weeks, so if you need it quick, good luck!

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DuroStar DS7200Q 6,000 Watt Diesel Powered Fully Enclosed Portable Generator With Wireless Remote & Electric Start Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased a DS7200Q (DuroStar) generator from Maxtool (the trademark holder) in January 2010. By mid-Feburary I was having to order replacement parts. By April, I found metal and paper in the oil crank case. I took photos of the metal fragments and paper and sent them to MaxTool. They suggested I have the generator evaluated by a diesel repair shop. The repair shop found the connector rod was sheared. Clearly a defective machine, but MaxTool refuses to replace the engine or refund me. All of this happened before the generator even logged 50 hrs. Now I have a $1000 diesel generator that is useless, plus the cost of the "evaluation". They do not have any concern for customer service, nor do they stand behind their products.

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DuroStar is built tough to provide you with plenty of dependable, safe power when you need it most. The DS7200 is rated at 5500 watts with a surge capacity of 6000 watts. The generator uses advanced direct fuel injection system for low fuel consumption. Dependable, maintenance free alternator with automatic voltage regulator are standard.

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Recoil Start 2500 Watt Honda GX160 Portable Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been the happy owner of one of these generators for about 4 years now. Although I bought mine used it has always started on the first pull and runs great! I use it with my RV for a minimum of 5 months a year. In my experience with generators over the past 40 years this one has by far exceeded my expectations.
I bought the generator from a commercial concrete company who had used it for 3 years. They expanded and went with a larger unit. So for the history of approximately 7 years the only thing done to the generator is regular general maintenance.
And it still runs like new...

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Blue Max GEN4000B 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this generator via UPS today (I feel sorry for the UPS driver, it's heavy.)
I opened it and it was double-boxed (good start) and after opening box #2, out came my new generator. Keep in mind that this unit is a 2800 Watt generator with a 4000 watt max output - plenty to power most small homes' fridge, a few lights and a TV, but not your dryer or electric stove.
I filled the oil on the engine (lots of warning stickers about this) and put a gallon of gas in the tank. I turned on the gas petcock, flipped on the choke and pulled the starter - 3 pulls and it started and ran for smoothly for about an hour (until I shut it off.) I plugged several things into it while it was running (the voltage meter on it read a constant 110V) and everything seemed to run fine without the generator even showing a load - even my 2HP table saw motor didn't pull too much when starting.
This looks like typical Chinese-built hardware but it also appears to be well-made (especially for the money.) There's a pop-out filter in the fuel tank (a nice extra) and an accessory pack that includes two 110v plugs, a 220v 3-prong plug and a spark plug wrench. My manual and accessory pack were stuffed up under the gas tank and could have been easily overlooked.
The unit is fairly quiet (for a generator) and is tolerable for outside use. I borrowed a friend's US-made generator and it was much louder than this one is. With my home's door shut and it running just outside, you can't hear it running.
Unless you're equipped with a very strong back, I don't recommend you pick this up by yourself. You would do well to either have a good dolly or a wheel setup to move this around. I am going to use a dolly as I don't want it to be too easy to steal when I use it outside my home.
One last thought: typically you get what you pay for. This is a low-cost generator. I don't expect from it what I might expect from a US-made unit that costs twice as much. But I will say that with good maintenance, I expect it to last for several years. I gave it four stars instead of five since, while it's a good value, it's not built with the fit and finish of it's American competition.


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Briggs & Stratton 40248 7000-Watt PowerNow Dual Mode Air Cooled Home Standby Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this generator in August of 2008. I live in an area (upstate NY) where we lose power frequently. The item arrived and was delivered to my back yard in perfect working order.
We recently had a very bad ice storm in the Northeast and we lost power for 3 days. The generator worked perfectly running my sump pump, hot water heater (gas, direct vent), furnace, fridge (2) and several lights. I had to run power cords from outside rather than use the NEMA power cord to a manual transfer switch I had installed before the generator was delivered (more on that later). I ran the house for 10-12 hours on the 2 20lb propane tanks before I needed to change them out, which was to me, excellent. The generator is very quiet, we could barely hear it in the house. I have it installed behind my garage facing downwind of the house.
Okay, the transfer switch issue. While the manual, Briggs & Stratton web site, Briggs & Stratton FAQ page does not specifically state this, you MUST purchase the B&S manual transfer switch PERIOD! The model number is Briggs & Stratton 71014 - PowerNow Generator Transfer Kit (10 Circuits). This is the only transfer switch that works with the GFCI breaker installed in the generator. I had 3 electricians (friends of mine) look at the gen-tran 30 amp transfer switch wiring that was installed in my house and it is NOT a switching neutral switch.
Confused? I was too until I got on the phone with a very nice B&S technician who told me to only use their switch. I was dissapointed as I then needed to shell out another $400.00 but now it's working fine. I did let B&S know that they should be specific about the fact that only their switch is compatible with these types of generators. It is because of this fact that I only rated it 4 stars.
All in all that one storm alone made this purchase worth every penny. It also kept the house in harmony (if you know what I mean).
I would heartly recommend this generator to anyone who is looking for a well built powerful and quiet standby generator. Just make sure you buy the 71014 - PowerNow Generator Transfer Kit from B&S

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The Dual-Mode Generator allows you the flexibility to get immediate backup power now (when you need it most) and permanently installed backup power later - all in one compact unit. Engine: Briggs and Stratton, Rated Watts LP (kW): 7,000, Rated Watts NG (kW): 6,000, Surge Watts LP (kW): 10,500, Surge Watts NG (kW): 9,000, Volts: 120/240, Phase: Single, Fuel Type: Liquid Propane, Natural Gas, Enclosure: Yes, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 30 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 32 1/2

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Powermate PM0418000 10,000 Watt 426cc 15 HP Kohler PS-44550 Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had my Coleman running five days continuosly and only yesterday did I shut it down for an oil change. It has been powering my whole house and charging my solar battery bank due to the lack of sunshine.
I can't say enough good about this generator. It uses much less fuel than the manual states.

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For over 40 years, Powermate has been an industry-leading brand filling the professionals� needs for portable generators, air compressors and air tools as well as pressure washers and standby electrical power needs. Powermate has developed a strong reputation for quality manufacturing and bringing innovation to the marketplace. Whether it is for an industrial jobsite, contractor market or home use, Powermate has a solution for every need. For recreational use, home backup use, and professional contractor use. All Powermate portable generators are designed and tested to the highest standards. We use only the best component parts, including world-class engines from Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and Yamaha. Our products are backed by the best warranty coverage available and, when service is required, you have access to a comprehensive network of 2000 service centers nationwide. Whether you need portable power for boating, camping, or tailgating, or for when the lights go out at home, or for everyday jobsite use, when you buy a Powermate generator, you will have peace of mind knowing you have purchased a product that offers superior performance, reliability, and durability.

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ETQ DG6LE 6,000 Watt 10 HP 418cc Diesel Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this generator without shopping around due to an emergency, but am very happy with my purchase. I didn't want a diesel generator, because I don't have anything else that runs on diesel, but this generator has changed my mind. The extended run time of a diesel generator over gasoline is reason enough to go with diesel. This thing runs for 12 hours on a 3 gallon tank of diesel! It is quite loud, but no more so than any other generator. I tried to run it in my detached garage, but the fumes quickly starved the generator for air and it died. This thing is a tank at 350 pounds, it is quite heavy. It runs both my sump pumps, fridge, lights, furnace, and television without a problem. My only complaint, and this is a small one, was that apparently they test them at the factory and then shipped them with diesel in the fuel line, which during shipping clogged the injectors, and initially it would not start. The dealer did replace the injector for free at purchase, and it runs great since then. I guess I would recommend monthly startups for maintenance to keep the injector clean, and it wouldn't hurt to add some diesel fuel additive.

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ETQ Diesel Generator. Delivers over 5,500 watts of RAW POWER! Plenty of juice to keep construction sites, garages, and deer camps "online" for up to 12 hours! No job's too big, and no job site's off limits to this tough customer... featuring a rugged 1" steel frame with wheels to tackle tricky terrain and weather a healthy share of abuse. Power: E-Z electric start or optional recoil start; Advanced direct fuel injection system for reliable performance; 418 cc 4-stroke OHV air-cooled engine; 6,000 peak watts, 5,500 continuous watts; 4-gallon fuel tank for 12 hours operation at 50% load; Jobsite-ready heavy duty cast iron engine design, with a 1" steel frame for impact protection; Automatic voltage stabilizer; Low oil shut-off protection; Runs at 85 dB @ 23' away; Rated current is 60.42 amp @ 120V. Max current is 68.75 amp @ 120V; Measures 34 x 25 x 28". Weighs 224 lbs.; Order yours today! Please Note: This item will be shipped by commercial carrier curbside. Ships in 1 box: 34" x 28" x 25", 273 lbs. WARNING: Gas-powered Engines / Generators cannot be shipped to California or Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Gas-powered Engines / Generators. ETQ 5,500-watt Diesel Generator

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Honeywell HW6200 7,750 Watt 13 HP 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator Review

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(More customer reviews)Just had a power outage that lasted 4 days. Had to place everything from our refrigerator and deepfreeze in containers in the snow. Had no way to get water from our well. Did have propane gas for cooking and wood stove for heating. Had to melt snow on our gas stove for flushing toilets. NO MORE! Now I have a good generator (one with enough continous wattage and startup wattage to run my well pump (240 volts) by itself and also seperately run deepfreeze and refrigerator. I chose to use the generator for emergency only and had a heavy duty long extension cord connected to my well pump so I could unplug it and then run it out through the garage and plug it directly into the generator 240 volt plug. Water for me is a necessity for not only having water to drink and flush toilets but to have if there is a power outage and a fire starts in the home. Please note however that the generator has one of those new 4 hole twist lock plugs for the 240 volt. Also I bought heavy duty 12 guage extension cords to run out a window to plug in my refrigerator and deepfreeze. Also have enough generator power to charge other necessary item for my two sons such as battery operated stuff (now can charge their internal batteries on hand held games, cell phones, etc.)
Yesterday we just had another short power outage (2hours) and I tested the worth of the new generator. All went great. My 22 year old son could take a short shower, and we could flush toilets. The one thing I would note to anyone is to take proper care of the generator for storage and occasional use. I use fuel stablizer in the gasoline and plan to run the new generator for a short time monthly. Also I plan to completely change gasoline periodically by using the older generator gasoline in my lawn mower and placing new gasoline (with stablizer) in the generator. Also recommended for extended storage is to shut off the fuel line valve and run all the gasoline out of the carburetor. Best to always be prepared by making sure the generator is running properly with enough extra gasoline handy. This generator arrived in a few days, assembled easily, started first few pulls of the rope, runs fairly quiet, and the price cannot be beat with the free shipping offered by Amazon.

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Designed to help you stay safe and comfortable during power outages, the dependable Honeywell HW6200 Portable Gas Powered Home Generator delivers a host of advanced features that will help put your mind at ease. Featuring ample outlets, this highly efficient 7750-watt generator lets you run vital household appliances during power outages or natural disasters.
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Yamaha EF2000iS 2,000 Watt 79cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this for about a month. This is a very high quality unit, nicely designed. I chose it over the Honda Eu2000i because it has a fuel gage and is a hair lighter (2 pounds), and liked the styling better. Specs are so close it's a tie... the Yamaha unit specs a bit quieter in "eco" throttle but the Honda specs a bit quieter at full power. Prior to this purchase I had bought a Honeywell inverter generator (a much less expensive Chinese-made knock-off) from Costco which I returned, because I was unimpressed with the Honeywell unit's quality and noise level. While the price difference is major, you get what you pay for in this case. Anyone looking at the cheaper knock-offs should really consider that a 5db increase in noise level is about twice as loud, the way humans perceive it.
The most impressive thing about this unit is how quiet it is. Even at full engine speed you can stand about 6 feet away and have a normal conversation without raising your voice, or talk on a cell phone without undue distraction. It features an "eco" setting which tapers down the engine throttle and noise when full load isn't required. At half-throttle or less, from about 6 feet away it is about half as loud and amazingly quiet. I used it to run a 50-amp 12v battery charger and at full charge level the charger only required the generator to operate at about half-speed, and when the charger tapered down the charge level to under 30-amps the generator became so quiet I literally forgot about it. It is MUCH quieter than my boat's inboard diesel engine, and more efficient than running the main engine just to top off the batteries. I also used it to power a heavy duty 120v grinder and it had no problems supplying the needed power, even on electric motor start-up.
I got this mainly for charging our boat's batteries at anchor but I also wanted the ability to run power tools. The lighter 1000-watt inverter generators could easily handle the charging application but not the more power-hungry tools. Having the extra power also means the eco-throttle will likely kick in earlier and the unit will operate quieter. The number-1 purchase criteria was "quiet" because I don't want to be distracted by incessant noise or be a bad neighbor in anchorages. The Honeywell was not quiet enough in my opinion.
An appeal to other boaters and to campers: Please don't settle for "cheap". Get a better quality inverter-generator unit that's quieter so you minimize noise pollution in get-away places. (Leave your "contractors generator" at home!!!) Also, please be considerate of neighbors and limit running it to times/places you aren't as likely to disturb others... and don't leave your boat or campsite while it runs and runs. We all like our electric conveniences, but if you really need 120v power more or less constantly; you should stay home or get a dock/parking space where you can plug into "the grid". It's rude to disturb others who are trying to get away to find some peace and quiet. If generators are abused it will lead to regulations banning them.
Negative: The unit ships without engine oil, so you need to buy a quart of standard 4-stroke engine oil and fill it. You will also need a funnel, and a pan to catch excess oil. There is no dipstick; you need to fill to the level of the bottom of the filler hole until any more runs out. It uses less than 3/4 quart. I think they should have included the required amount of oil, and a plastic filler container with a spout, marked to show the proper amount of oil to use.

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Powerful, portable, and efficient, the Yamaha EF2000iS Gas-Powered Portable Inverter delivers maximum electrical output without sacrificing portability. Thanks to its innovative inverter system, the generator is able to generate up to 2,000 watts of clean AC power. It can run up to 10.5 hours continuously without refueling and uses premium technologies to maximize fuel efficiency.
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