Porter Cable BSV800 8 000 Watt Generator with 14 HP Engine Electric Start battery sold separately
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Good but loud
I really like the performance of the BSV800 but the one thing I
don’t like is the noise. It’s got the 14hp B&S Vanguard engine
(very good engine) but it sounds like a Mac truck. I’ve been looking to get a motorcycle muffler for the thing… Performance
wise it’s great – I’ve got a 3200 sf house and it easily runs the
well pump, furnace blower, fridge, furnace exhaust blower and
some room circuits.
5 Stars Good Investment, won’t be disappointed
For the wattage, this is one dependable stout system. I live in So. Maryland where the power goes out 2-3 times a year. I rewired a sub panel with a generator switchover (for safety) and an external all weather plug. I brazed on an generic automotic muffler so it’s VERY quiet. My 12 year old can safely setup the generator and switch the essential house circuits over in 5 mins. I regret not getting a larger wattage output, but for this size it definately does the job! Highly recommend.
Steve
