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Briggs & Stratton OHV Engine For longer life, reduced noise, and better fuel efficiency. Dura-Bore Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeve Withstands wear, helping to extend engine life Extended Run Time 7-gallon tank produces 13 hours of electricity at 50% load. Super Silencer Muffler Keeps noise levels down and reduces sparks. Model Number: 30241 Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Made in USA: Yes Engine Brand: Briggs & Stratton Intek Starting System: Recoil Start HP/CC: 10 HP Consumer Engine Warranty: 2 Years Commercial Engine Warranty: Not Available Engine RPM: 3600 RPM Low Oil Alert: Yes Cast Iron Sleeve: Yes Product Specs Voltage 120/240 Single-Phase Frequency: 60 Hertz Alternator: Brushless Auto Voltage Regulation: No Fuel Type Gasoline Rated Amps: 23 Amps @ 240 Volts (Single Phase) Portability Kit: NeverFlat Tank Size: 7 Gallons Run Time (50% Load): 13 Hours Fuel Tank Material: Plastic Fuel Gauge: No Idle Control: No Hour Meter: No Voltage Meter: No Lifting Eye: No Overview Weight: 165 Lbs. (74.84 kilograms) Dimensions: 30L x 23.5W x 28.5H (76.20 x 59.69 x 72.39 cm) Consumer Warranty: 2 Years Commercial Warranty: 2 Years
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After a 28 hour winter power outage, I decided to get a generator to keep our housing essentials alive… like heat, refrigerator, microwave, etc. I bought this generator because it had a good price and ratings that would handle my needs, plus extra starting power for motors. The listing said it could take 10 days to arrive, but it only took three days. I did some wiring to allow me to connect the generator to our electric dryer outlet. Then I took it outside on a cool day, poured in a little bit of gas, turned off the main house breaker, and plugged it in. It started on the first pull, and then we turned on the furnace and then let everything else in the house just work naturally until it ran out of gas about an hour later. This generator powered it all with no problems. Some people were without power here for 7 days. I highly recommend this unit.
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Didn’t actually get this exact same model but got one with very similar specs. Briggs and Stratton (wheelhouse)from Home Depot 5550 WheelHouse (#1646)5550 running and 8550 starting. I will be using the generator for light construction and home use. The first thing I noticed was the generator has a no fuss one pull start. I’m sure this could change over time depending on how well it is maintained, but for now it’s very dependable. The oversized wheels and the cart like handle make moving the generator a very simple one person task even in tight spaces. To test the generators output, I hooked up the following tools and turned everything on:
Bosch 7 1/4 Worm drive circular saw: 1600-1800 watts
Hitachi 2hp compressor used with framing nailer: 1600-1800 watts
Ryobi 10″ miter saw: 1500-1600 watts
Radio: 100-200 watts
The generator powered everything for the short while that I tested it. However, I read somewhere in the owners manual that for every 1000′ in elevation 1% of actual output is reduced so if you are living in higher altitudes you might need more HP. If needing to power sensitive equipment (tv, pc, etc) this unit might need a surge protector. If there was one thing I could change about this generator it would be the super silencer muffler. This thing is LOUD.
According to consumer reports, this one (at least the wheelhouse model) was rated a best buy and other reviewers particularly in the gulf coast regions were saying lots of positives.
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This came within 4 days of purchase and ready to go after approx 10 mins of installing the handle,wheels and the rubber vibration feet. Started after about half a pull and runs perfect. I bought it mainly for use in my travel trailer when we go camping and it fits throught the door with wheels on, perfectly with room to spare. For a generator that puts out this much power under a load of a circular saw and powering my travel trailer, with the A/C on it is surprisingly quiter than I would have thought. Actually much quiter than alot of other generators I’ve heard. Buy it and you’ll be happy.
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What do you want to do? If you are thinking of power your whole house; move on. If you want to run the important stuff when the power is out get on this one now. I ordered this on a Tuesday night and the following Monday it was here. Opened the box, put the wheels on it, put the oil in it, added some gas and with one pull it was up and running. Twenty five minutes tops and I had power. I went to Lowes and bought a 220 Yellow Jacket 25 foot extension cord for a 100 bucks and hooked it up to my transfer switch and I have my refrigerator, deep freeze, TiVo, TV, computer, DSL, and several lights all on with no issues. If I shut down a few things I could run the AC.
It is only 5500 watts so keep a close eye on the amount of power you ask from this one. If you stay within the range of the output it just sets there and hums along. A little louder than other but the peak power rating is more than worth it. I would high recommend that if you want to run things inside that you invest in a transfer switch like the owners manual says. You do not want the fumes in the house and you do not want to burn the house down. Do the right things with this one and it blows the other away for $699.99.
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Very satisfied with the quality of the generator. Briggs and Stratton lives up to its long and excellent reputation. I hope I never have to use the generator because of a prolinged power outage but it is comforting to know it is ready. My only negative comment is that it is loud as the hinges of Hell. But I read about that in one of these reviews so it was not unexpected. The neighbors will probably forgive the noise if I let them plug in.
As the title indicates, all it took was a very short tug on the starter rope to get the thing going.
The price was right.
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After a storm ripped through Illinois I was out of power for 2.5 days, I decided to buy my own generator. I had borrowed a friends 15+ year old 2000 watt B&S which was way louder than this 5550. The 5550 is a lot louder than the Honda models but also half the price. Who really cares how loud it is when you are desperate? Quick 15 minute assembly. Great wheels. Starts with one easy half pull (Anyone can start). Gas tank is a bit awkward to fill but other than that it seems well built. Looking at buying the GenTran transfer switch kit to setup the right way $350.
(Update 6/07)
The generator still starts perfect one pull after sitting unused in the garage for a year (I try to start it up once a month to run some gas through it).
I installed a reliance 6 circuit transfer switch and an outside outlet(Cheap from EB~Y and 2 easy hours to install). Now I just have to hookup the supplied 220 cable to the generator then flip the circuits to turn on all my lights, fans, gas boiler, all outlets, and microwave. The microwave almost maxes out the generator but operates fine. With everything else in the house on: lights, ceiling fans, & TV’s the amp meters on the transfer switch hardly approach 1000 watts. Now I’m just waiting for a storm! No more extension cords!!!!
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This past summer we experienced a long black out. We decided we needed a portable generator to insure that our basic needs were taken care of (fridge, freezer, a few lights, tv). Last week we had another black out that lasted an hour or so. This generator handled the load without any problems. It is a little loud, but the price is spot on, it is easy to start, and worked without any problems.
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Had an ice storm go through the area, and used this generator for 10 days straight. Ran very well, and is very fuel efficient! Runs every bit as long as the advertised run time. Several other brands in the area when this storm went through didn’t run as well. From what I have heard, beats about everyone when it came to fuel consumption. This gets a thumbs up!
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My brother-in-law went 10 days without electic after a freak ice storm 2 years ago. That same year I bought this same generator at Sears. Runs great a little load but starts on the first pull. I would suggest buying a transfer switch. I have mine wired to power our fridge, freezer, sump pump, basement lights and electric, pluse our furnace. The generator took everything I threw at it and more. I even ran the sweeper and it hardly hiccuped! I also suggest using synthetic oil, runs smoother, quiter and protects the engine during winter use.
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I bought this generator in Feb. ’07 from Amazon. Both delivery and start-up operations went very smooth. This is a very solid piece of hardware for the price.
If you plan on connecting it to a load center inside your house instead of running wires all over, you will need a Power Transfer Kit for Portable Generators. I strongly recommend the Reliance kit over the Connecticut Electric kit. The later has much shorter warranty (1 year vs. 5 from Reliance), it’s outdated and it comes with some seriously terrible technical support.
Also remember to add fuel stabilizer if you are not using your generator periodically and use synthetic oil if you live in a cold region of the country. Bottom-line, this is really a great product, thanks Amazon.