Opinions On this Generator

woodshed87

Want to Upgrade From My 3500-4000 to bigger
http://syracuse.{C-list}.org/for/5086318707.html

pwillie

can't open link..???

nord

Roger,

For the price not bad. For heavy extended use probably not all that good. B&S engines on these models run toward the cheap and the panel tends to say low end.

Again... For the money probably not a bad deal.

Horse Plains Drifter

I don't really know much about that brand, but I'd buy it for that money. A lot of people will trash Generac as junk, but I've seen quite a few around, and ain't seen a bad one yet.

shilowar

$300 cash, if it works as advertised then seems like a good deal to me, especially if you have the 3.5KW generator as a back up to it. I never understand why folks don't take a few minutes to clean their stuff up before advertising it.

grumpygy

Got this beast for $300 and as long as I run it dry each time I use it (shut the fuel off) it has worked great. Got it several years ago and just replaced the started battery that died.

Its called the ext duty cause It has an oil filter on it. Most other don't.

shilowar

This is what I run my house on...8KW B&S Elite Series

rambo rebel

go tri-fuel, you'll be glad you did. gas gets old and in a pinch, hard to get sometimes. propane when kept cool and dry in basement or under house lasts forever. a cement block building works for this too if you keep it ventilated in the simmer.

kimi

quote:Originally posted by Horse Plains Drifter
I don't really know much about that brand, but I'd buy it for that money. A lot of people will trash Generac as junk, but I've seen quite a few around, and ain't seen a bad one yet.


They are popular up here.

spasmcreek

i have a brand new harbor freight 7kvw to go to the lake house but will find a propane kit for it first...tank sits by utility shed and a line in would be easy and propane doesn't sour...

perry shooter

OK guys that work on equipment or cars Look into the 10,000 watt LINCOLN WELDER /GENERATOR I got one cheaper than a plain Generator. got it on wheels in my shop can load it on trailer and use it like a service truck If need to do any welding at the Rifle and pistol club on turning target system

pwillie

I have a 13 KW Generac that runs on propane...and the only thing I have done is change the plugs and two batteries....since 2000...it cycles once a week for 20 minutes...Oh yes, I do change oil yearly...but it is clear clean...Propane burns clean..[;)]

Ray B

We have an Onan propane in our '78 motorhome. Has had no problems.

Okie743

quote:Originally posted by rambo rebel
go tri-fuel, you'll be glad you did. gas gets old and in a pinch, hard to get sometimes. propane when kept cool and dry in basement or under house lasts forever. a cement block building works for this too if you keep it ventilated in the simmer.


go tri-fuel, you'll be glad you did.

Right about tri fueling (Propane, gasoline, Natural gas) a gen engine. USCarb has closeouts on their C kits for several gen engines on flea bay for $88 on sale, free shipping. If you don't see the sale price wait a few days and keep a eye open. They mark them down for few hours then back up to around $130. Easily installed on most engines, mount between carb and the air intake breather.
Also using propane or nat gas to test run a gen don't leave the carb bowl fuel of gasoline which will ruin the carb usually.
You can also email uscarb for any questions about your unit.