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Porter Cable CTE300 3 000 Watt Generator with 6 HP Engine
Posted by: | CommentsPorter Cable CTE300 3 000 Watt Generator with 6 HP Engine
The Porter Cable 3000 Watt Electric Generator is a durable, compact generator that features a 6 HP Enduro engine encased in a sturdy metal housing. This powerful generator features a 4-gallon tank that provides 7.2-hours of power at full capacity and up to 11.5-hours of run-time at half capacity.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Fantastic…
For a small (but a little heavy) generator. This little guy powers a construction site of tools without loosing breath. A great addition to any no power area!
2 Stars Poorly packed, poorly delivered
Tool Crip ships this in the Porter Cable box. The box is thin cardboard and so when it arrived the box was almost in pieces. UPS had also dropped the generator and the frame was bent, spark plug was completely broken off, generator mount was bent, they really did a number on this one. Tool Crib was not very responsive in giving me a specific time to pick it back up and could not assure me I would not have the same experience on a re-shipment. I’d buy this item locally and skip Tool Crib given my poor experience with them. No one seemed to care or was concerned about my problem with their poor performance.
3 Stars Caution:
Walmart.com sells this generator for $100 less.
5 Stars portercablegenerator3000watts
the most relibale and fasted starting i ever owened
Gillette Generators Accessories NEMA Number L14 20P 20 AMP 120 240 V 1 Phase 4 Wire Male Cap
NEMA Number L14-20P = 20 AMP, 120/240 V, 1 Phase, 4 Wire Male Cap
GenTran GS7500 Generator Shelter for Portable Generators up to 7 500 Watts
Posted by: | CommentsGenTran GS7500 Generator Shelter for Portable Generators up to 7 500 Watts
GenShed Shelter Weatherproof way to store and operate your generator Rigid, durable s…
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Response from GenTran
It is difficult to determine which reviews were written by consumers who actually purchased the product or if they are simply opinions, so I will generally address the posted reviews.
After receiving many requests for a generator enclosure, the GenShed(tm) shelter was conceived, designed and market tested with the objective to offer an affordable shelter that allows consumers to store AND run a portable generator in a shelter with the lid and doors closed since most power outages happen during inclement weather and noise abatement in a neighborhood is important. The GenShed(tm) shelter has been tested with many brands (but not all) of portable generators up to 7500W and confirmed that it is safe and works as designed when all components are installed and used according to the Assembly and Operating Instructions.
Several reviews comment on the durability of the GenShed(tm) shelter: “it was very week (sic), no strength, I would be suprised (sic) if it stayed together in a strong thunderstorm” and “watch the box melt and burst into flames”. We have received no consumer reports of these issues, these comments are just unsubstantiated opinions. Why do we use an off-the-shelf resin enclosure? Cost and durability. Similar metal enclosures are $1000+ and expensive to ship and difficult to assemble. The resin enclosure used is easy to assemble, cost effective to ship, durable, maintenance-free, ideal size for a portable generator and carries a UL flammability rating of “H-B” which is self-extinguishing. The maximum recommended usage temperature of this resin is 180 degrees F. For consumer convenience, the GenTran(tm) website does list “compatible” portable generators, but leaves the final decision with the consumer.
About the cooling fan… generator manufacturers do not recommend placing a portable generator in an enclosure due to the build up of heat and poisonous gasses; we knew we had to develop an effective way to address these concerns. After extensive research, we selected a high volume (700CFM) industrial fan (not your ordinary bathroom fan) that blows air INTO the GenShed(tm) shelter thereby creating positive pressure which provides fresh air to the engine and forces air through a patent-pending venturi exhaust system. The permanently mounted fan is reliable, withstands harsh outdoor environments, approved for use in humid and damp locations, cULus listed, made from galvanized corrosion-resistant materials, has a thermal interlock switch and is rodent proof. Consequently, it isn’t a $50 fan.
It is our objective to make the GenShed(tm) shelter compatible with as many portable generators possible, so two types of exhaust systems are provided: 1) a heavy-duty magnetic system for pipe-type exhausts and 2) a hardware affixed exhaust for baffled or perforated mufflers. It is up to the installer to choose the most appropriate exhaust system for installation. Since the exhaust system has to withstand temperatures of up to 1000
Blue Max GEN 8000 8 000 Watt 13 HP Gas Powered Generator Non CARB Compliant
Posted by: | CommentsBlue Max GEN 8000 8 000 Watt 13 HP Gas Powered Generator Non CARB Compliant
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Works well, no frills, but a great value.
Works as it should. Easy to start. It powered my well pump, 2 fridges, outlets and lights with out much problem. I have only run it for a few minutes to check everything out. The Hz are little high and that gives one of my UPS a fit, I need to look into this. It is very heavy and a bit clumsy to move around but like I said it is no frills, just a basic genset.
Noise levels are good, it’s fairly quiet.
2 Stars Capacity calculated using the new math apparently!
I don’t know how Amazon comes up with 8000 watts, let’s do the math.
AC output 120V @ 47AMPS = 6016
AC output 240V @ 23AMPS = 5520
What combination yields 8000 watts? How come other sites have this listed as a 6000 watt generator, which is a lot more realistic!
5 Stars Blue Max 8000 run great
This generator starts on the first pull. Only thing to keep in mind is the weight. You need two people to lift it, especially in the back of a pickup. No complaints. Noise level is good.
Makita G2800L 2 800 Watt 6 HP Portable Power Generator
Posted by: | CommentsMakita G2800L 2 800 Watt 6 HP Portable Power Generator
The Makita 2,800-Watt 6 HP portable power generator has a 169cc overhead cam EX series engine that’s chain-driven for superior performance and includes fewer moving parts for greater reliability. The 3.7-gallon capacity of the metal fuel tank enables up to 9.7 hours of runtime, and the commercial-duty electrical components have common NEMA receptacles for durability. Well-designed engine and frame mounts produce less vibration, while the reduced 68-decibel sound output creates a quieter environment. A recoil starter system with electronic ignition delivers easy, reliable starts, while the timing chain carries oil throughout the generator for full lubrication. This generator comes with a built-in oil sensor to shut off the ignition when dangerously low oil levels occur and large, high-capacity air and fuel filters that reduced service intervals. Makita backs its generator with a 1-year limited warranty.