Showing posts with label portable generators. Show all posts
Showing posts with label portable generators. Show all posts

6/17/2012

G E Industrial Systems Ge100a Dpdt Transswitch Tc10323r General Electric Circuit Protective Devices Review

G E Industrial Systems Ge100a Dpdt Transswitch Tc10323r General Electric Circuit Protective Devices
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
Great Product. Smaller than I imagined it would be. Shipped promplty. Recommend purchasing to anyone looking for something like this. Even had grease on the copper contacts prventing corosion.

Click Here to see more reviews about: G E Industrial Systems Ge100a Dpdt Transswitch Tc10323r General Electric Circuit Protective Devices

GE, 100A, Outdoor Double Pole Double Throw Safety Switch, Switch Power Between 2 Electrical Sources, Electrical Utility Or Generator Source, For Homes Or Light Commercial Applications.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about G E Industrial Systems Ge100a Dpdt Transswitch Tc10323r General Electric Circuit Protective Devices

5/15/2012

Yamaha YG2800i 2,800 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) Review

Yamaha YG2800i 2,800 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
When I opened the box and saw this little generator, I thought I was in trouble. But this 2800 watt Yamaha is the new inverter model. Not sure what that means, but it is very light weight but really puts out the juice. We ran 2 screwguns, 2 - 500 watt quartz lights and our radio and this Yamaha barely ran above idle. It weighs half of what our old junker weighs, runs 4 to 5 times longer on a gallon of gas and purrs quiet as a kitten. We have been using this wonderful generator for over a year with no problems at all. It's Yamaha inverter generators for our crews from now on.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Yamaha YG2800i 2,800 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

The Yamaha YG2800i inverter generator is a lightweight generator that's easy to move around the jobsite - without 2 or 3 men or a backhoe! The YG2800i and its inverter system features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), delivering clean power so you can use it confidently for powering computers, solid-state appliances with built-in computer functions or microcomputer-controlled power tools. Other features include Economy Control electrical governor for improved fuel economy and reduces sound levels, 16-pole alternator and 24-coil starter, cast iron cyliner lining and GFCI protection. The YG2800i is ideal for equipment and tools that require stable frequency and voltage. 1-year limited warranty.

Buy NowGet 10% OFF

Click here for more information about Yamaha YG2800i 2,800 Watt 171cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant)

4/17/2012

DuroMax XP10000E 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start Review

DuroMax XP10000E 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I was apprehensive about buying this generator because they don't have a network of service centers... they tell you to take it to any small engine shop near you and contact them about charges under warranty. I called their cust svc and talked with them about the need for third party verification regarding parts needed and they assured me none was required.. I could fix it myself if I wanted.. just call them and tell them what I needed and they'd send it out. That seemed fair enough. It took a little over a week to get mine and it was delivered by USF Holland freight and arrived in pristine condition.. hats off to Holland. I got the liftgate delivery and he backed that big semi right up to my garage door...took his hand truck and set the small skid it was banded to in the center of my garage.. he required no help.. I never touched it until he was gone. These come packed in a cardboard carton and the packaging is well engineered.. thick foam all sides.. top and bottom.. all loose parts.. wheel kit.. etc.. in their own little nook in the foam. It is very heavy but you can get it assembled and off the skid working alone.. I did and I'm 62 yrs old. I pulled the front until it overhung the skid about 10" and assembled the wheel kit then pivoted one side of the rear until it overhung and assembled that strut then blocked the rear strut up with a 4x4 and pulled the skid out of the way and assembled the other strut. I filled it with good synthetic blend oil and put about a gallon of gas in it. I turned the fuel valve on.. it's located a few inches to the right of the choke handle. I pulled the choke handle all the way out and tried to start it with the key... the battery was totally dead. I pulled it out and put it on the charger and stuck the battery outa my lawn tractor in it and tried to start it. It was running almost before I could let go of the key. These Powermax units all have an idle control on them so there's no speed adjustments of any kind possible and none needed. It idles very fast.. all generators do.. they have to to produce current. It ran smooth with no fluctuating noticeable in engine speed. Next I took my voltmeter and checked the output on all the current-carrying poles on all the receptacles. I got a steady 119 volts everywhere. With a target of 120 I considered this to be excellent.. my house current won't hold that. The reason I bought this big unit in the first place was I had hoped it would start and run my big window air conditioner... it is huge.. 30k btu's. I plugged the extension cord I had bought into the L14-30 240v receptacle on the generator and ran it inside the house and plugged up the conversion cord I'd made going to the 6-30 plug on the air conditioner and turned it on. It fired right up with no bogging down and I never noticed the engine on the genny pick up at all. I let it run about a half hour... let the compressor on the air conditioner cycle off and on many times and watched the voltmeter on the genny. It never moved.. engine really never picked up speed either so this generator runs that big air conditioner without any strain on it at all.. I was VERY relieved. The other things I plan to run during an outage won't even approach the surge requirements of that big air conditioner so that issue was put to rest. It turned out that the battery in mine was no good.. wouldn't hold a charge even a half hour. I called MaxTool and told them and true to their word there was no hassle.. they sent me a brand new battery and shipped it FexEx at no charge. I wondered if maybe I had been sent a generator that had been sitting in inventory a year or so but no.. the data tag on it shows a MFG date of May 2007.. I bought it in late August so I got a brand new one.. just had a bad battery. I tried the pull start several times and it always starts on one pull. I go out about once every two weeks and start it and let it run awhile to get oil thru it good.. keep a maintenance trickle charger on it all the time. I can't speak to what it will do over time but outa the box it's everything it was promised to be.. I love it so far. I almost bought a Coleman but those units got horrible reviews.. rampant with quality issues.. leaking gas all over.. horrible vibration issues.. etc.. also they have no idle control and most no electric start and are overpriced terribly. I'm glad I bought this Powermax... couldn't be happier at this point.. good luck to you.

Click Here to see more reviews about: DuroMax XP10000E 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start

The XP10000E Features:? Durable PowerMax 16.0 Hp, air cooled OHV engine w/low oil shutoff & electric start.? Heavy duty steel frame with four point fully isolated motormounts for smooth and quiet operation.? Full power panel with oil warning light, key start switch, volt meter,circuit breaker and power outlets.? Wheel kit w front handle for easy transporting.? Run-Time [ @ 50% Maximum Output ]: 10.0 hrs.? (2) 20A Fully protected 120V outlets, (1) 30A 120V twist-lock, (1) 30A 120V/220V twist-lock, (1) 50A 120V/220V outlet & (1) 10A 12V utility connection for charging a battery or runninga verity of 12V devices.? Low oil shut-off protects engine.? Super quiet muffler reduces engine noise.? Idle control holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads for fuel savings and noise reduction.Specifications:? Max AC Output: 10,000 watts.? Rated AC Output: 8,000 watts.? Current (120V/240VAC & 12VDC)? (2) 120v 20A 3-prong outlets(Standard Household plug).? (1) 120v 30A twist lock(NEMA L5-30 2 Pole 3 Wire).? (1) 120v/240v 30A twist lock(NEMA L14-30 3 Pole 4 Wire).? (1) 120v/240v 50A heavy duty outlet(NEMA 14-50 3 Pole 4 Wire).? Amps: 66.5A/33.3A.? Fuel Tank Capacity: 8.3 gal? 16 Hp air cooled OHV engine.? Low oil shutoff.? EPA & CARB approved engines.? Super quiet exhaust w/ built-in spark arrestor.? Electric Key & EZ-Pull Recoil start.? Decibel: 72 dBA? Run-Time [ @ 50% Maximum Output ]: 10.0 hrsIncludes:? Extra large 10-1/2-Inch pneumatic tires.? Flip-Up stow away Handles.? Spark plug wrench.? Electric Starter & Battery.? All new high impact interior/exterior packaging insures your generator will get to you in 100% factory perfect condition.

Buy NowGet 10% OFF

Click here for more information about DuroMax XP10000E 10,000 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start

3/09/2012

GenTran 3028 8-Circuit 30 Amp Transfer Switch For Up To 7500-Watt Generators Review

GenTran 3028 8-Circuit 30 Amp Transfer Switch For Up To 7500-Watt Generators
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
After my transfer box came in, I was able to make final plans for my particular needs. I did not need any of the available 230 volt transfer breakers, so I removed them and replaced them with additional 115 volt circuits. My final count is 4, 20 amp breakers, and 6, 15 amp breakers. I was able to do this with locally available parts. I added the two additional 115 volt circuits that were optional at that time and added the connection wires to run it with. My installation is as a flush mount next to the main entrance pannel. I also bought the flush mounting plate available. It has worked out just great. The most dificult part was the drilling of the 2 inch hole in the stud which mounted the main entrance. That was done using a right angle drive unit for my drill I bought for the installation. After all the circuits were tied in, I tested the installation for loading and ballance, and all worked well. I had run the freezer and the house fridge on the generator during the install. They were switched back over to the mains. I made up a 25 foot extension cord to connect the generator to the transfer pannel using #8 cableing. That's a bit of an overkill, but I'm happy knowing that will never be a weak link. The generator I am using with the system is a 6,500 /8,200 watt, 13 HP unit. It carried the load very well with all circuits on. I recommend this thransfer box for anyone needing a manual transfer box. It is neat as installed and works well. It went in in about 4 hours with two of us working on it that had never done this before. I suggest that anyone thinking about doing this go to the GenTran site and download the instruction sheet to review the installation instructions. You can plan better and avoid surprises better that way. Good Luck. I hope this is helpful.

Click Here to see more reviews about: GenTran 3028 8-Circuit 30 Amp Transfer Switch For Up To 7500-Watt Generators

The GenTran 30 Amp 8-circuit transfer switch for up to 7,500-watt generators includes everything you'll need to install a generator transfer switch for safe, convenient portable generator hookup. Power up your essential circuits using a 5,000-watt generator (continuous watts) during a power outage or emergency. It accommodates 8-to-10 household circuits like your furnace blower (gas only), refrigerator and kitchen circuits, well pump, lights, and television. If your needs change, your installer can easily expand this transfer switch to up to ten circuits just by adding more circuit breakers. The enclosure can be surface mounted indoors, and allows hardwired or plug-in generator connections. Because it was designed with off-the-shelf circuit breakers you don't have to search high and low for replacements, and your installer can reconfigure the breaker combinations to suit your family's needs.This transfer switch includes a L14-30 male power inlet and a dual watt meters to help you balance generator loads to prolong generator life. The kit comes with two 15 Amp 1-pole breakers, two 20 Amp 1-pole breakers, one 2-pole 20 Amp breaker, and one 2-pole 30 Amp breaker. A 60 Amp 2-pole main breaker is required in existing load center (not included). This kit comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

Buy NowGet 7% OFF

Click here for more information about GenTran 3028 8-Circuit 30 Amp Transfer Switch For Up To 7500-Watt Generators

3/08/2012

GenTran 3028 30 Amp 8-Circuit Transfer Switch/Power Inlet Box/Power Cord Kit For Up To 7,500-Watt Generators Review

GenTran 3028 30 Amp 8-Circuit Transfer Switch/Power Inlet Box/Power Cord Kit For Up To 7,500-Watt Generators
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
I'd like to address the comment made about our 3028K kit. We always recommend professional installation by a licensed electrician familiar with local and national codes, and familiar with portable generators. We include a power inlet box enclosure in this kit package in order to save the consumer money. We include a power inlet mounted in the transfer switch when plug-in connection is desired, as in a garage installation. But when the transfer switch is hardwired, as in a basement installation, the inlet is not needed, and can be removed. A professional installer would remove the inlet from the transfer switch and reinstall it in the power inlet enclosure...So you're not paying for the inlet twice. That was our reasoning behind the decision - to save the consumer from paying for the same component in the kit twice. We stand behind our products 100%, and we apologize that the information you received was misleading.

Click Here to see more reviews about: GenTran 3028 30 Amp 8-Circuit Transfer Switch/Power Inlet Box/Power Cord Kit For Up To 7,500-Watt Generators

The GenTran 30 Amp 8-circuit transfer switch for up to 7,500-watt generators includes everything you'll need to install a generator transfer switch for safe, convenient portable generator hookup. This kit includes a prewired 8-circuit transfer switch, a 25-foot power cord and a power inlet box enclosure. Power up your essential circuits using a 5,000-watt generator (continuous watts) during a power outage or emergency. It accommodates 8-to-10 household circuits like your furnace blower (gas only), refrigerator and kitchen circuits, well pump, lights, and television. If your needs change, your installer can easily expand this transfer switch to up to ten circuits just by adding more circuit breakers. The enclosure can be surface mounted indoors, and allows hardwired or plug-in generator connections. Because it was designed with off-the-shelf circuit breakers you don't have to search high and low for replacements, and your installer can reconfigure the breaker combinations to suit your family's needs.This transfer switch has a L14-30 male power inlet and a dual watt meters to help you balance generator loads to prolong generator life. The kit comes with two 15 Amp 1-pole breakers, two 20 Amp 1-pole breakers, one 2-pole 20 Amp breaker, and one 2-pole 30 Amp breaker. A 60 Amp 2-pole main breaker is required in existing load center (not included). This kit comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

Buy Now

Click here for more information about GenTran 3028 30 Amp 8-Circuit Transfer Switch/Power Inlet Box/Power Cord Kit For Up To 7,500-Watt Generators

2/19/2012

GenTran KIT3026 Prewired Manual Transfer Switch Kit for 6-10 Circuits and Generators up to 7500-Watt Review

GenTran KIT3026 Prewired Manual Transfer Switch Kit for 6-10 Circuits and Generators up to 7500-Watt
Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)
this item is a good value for the money since it comes with a power inlet box and a 10' power cord. My generator (ETQ TG32P12)needs this 30amp type power cord (4 pin locking L1430 connector)to be able to split the A and B lines associated with balancing the loads. The 20 amp power cords that come with other units will not split the A and B lines using my specific generator. The reason i didn't rate this a five star was the meters used to balance the loads are very primitive...i.e. marginally accurate...but that's ok...no one should expect precision. The real benefit to this type of transfer box is the flexibility to use mulitple configurations of circuit breakers....i.e. 3 20 amp with 3 15 amp breakers or 6 15 amp breakers or whatever....and it uses common circuit breakers. As a suggestion: I would consider adding more wiring through the conduit to the main box just in case you decide to expand the box to 7-10 circuits. I should have done that and didn't. Hope this helps.

Click Here to see more reviews about: GenTran KIT3026 Prewired Manual Transfer Switch Kit for 6-10 Circuits and Generators up to 7500-Watt

Safest Way to Distribute Power Eliminates dangerous backfeeds and electrical overload...

Buy NowGet 6% OFF

Click here for more information about GenTran KIT3026 Prewired Manual Transfer Switch Kit for 6-10 Circuits and Generators up to 7500-Watt