Briggs & Stratton 30473 2,000 Watt 105cc Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator
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Product Characteristics
- 2,000 Watts Surge/1,600 Watts Continuous
- Personal computer controlled inverter technologies automatically adjusts engine speed to run quieter and lessen fuel consumption.
- Two 120 volt 20 amp AC outlets, 1 12 volt DC outlet
- Lo-Tone muffler reduces noise and minimizes vibrations for unobtrusive operation at close quarters.
- Non-CARB compliant/Not for sale in California
Product Description
Briggs Stratton manufactures little engines and outdoor power gear. For 100 years, we've been developing the engines that power the equipment people today use to get the job completed. That's the purpose buyers look for the Briggs Stratton brand when they shop for power equipment. Hurricanes. Ice storms. Wind storms. You've noticed the soon after-effects, whole communities without having power. A generator will assure your family has the power necessary when faced with unexpected outages. Two varieties of generators are out there: transportable generators and permanently installed household generator systems. Briggs Stratton Elite Series goods have heavy-duty components and characteristics with a longer warranty to back them up. They execute tirelessly around the residence, farm or on the job.
Consumer Critiques
I bought this generator recently and ran it for numerous hours. The weight of this generator is pretty manageable even with a poor back. The manage configuration was very well thought out and operates awesome making it much easier to cary with a single hand. I carried it over 200 feet with no any challenges. Weighs about the similar as a Honda eu2000i. Has just about all the same functions as nicely which includes econ/fuel saving mode. The Briggs and Stratton generator setup was simple and very first start up took about three-4 pulls. Just about every begin right after only took 1 simple and easy pull. Even following a lot of days from initial setup the start up was particularly simple and reliable. In usual mode it was fairly quiet. I have an great Yamaha ef2400is and the Briggs was louder but not significantly and it certainly wasn't also poor. In economic climate/fuel saving mode it was very quiet and just a bit louder than my Yamaha. Power was acceptable as I could run my 5000 watt boat ac unit, a fan, little refrigerator and a radio all at the exact same time without any difficulties and with power to spare yet, I was not able to commence vary various devices with modest size motors like a 1hp compressor but that was expected. I was able to get started a table best grinder and run other devices devoid of any troubles. For the revenue, I would undoubtedly not hesitate given that it really is much much less expensive than it is foreign competitors and runs pretty nicely. If it price any way more, I would go with a Japanese brand but at this value, I am pleased with the choice. It even looks sharp and the silver color looks amazing.
eight/22/2010 - Update on overall performance overview
Ok, here is my report for the generator immediately after implementing it for about a month now. So far I've logged about 32 hours of use on my boat that does not have power to the pier. I now definitely appreciate this generator. It begins up flawlessly with small work. No significantly more than 1 straightforward pull the 1st time starts it and that is with out implementing the choke. It runs for about 9 hours with a decent load of ten amp battery charger charging a bank of batteries, a smaller fridge, a variety of lights and a 5000 watt a/c. Without the need of the a/c it ran 8 hours with 1/4 tank of fuel remaining. I figured this wasn't a honda so it was going to use a lot significantly more gas but seriously this thing sips gas. With all this stuff operating, I can cycle the A/C on and off and I can hear the generator ramp up and down based on the power draw. It really is wise and effective. My only unfavorable is a small one particular but it's just slightly louder than the other even more high-priced inverter gennys but for half the expense and all the performace I am not complaining. As far as durability, longevity and reliability, I will have to wait and see and report back later.
Update: 07/25/11
See the note from other reviewer who had re-coil problems. Ditto! I don't use this significantly, but for the duration of hottest week of year in Northern Wisconsin the re-coil decided to break on me. Took the thing apart (which is amazing chore) and could not get it fixed on my own. Not genuine pleased with the item at this point, while when operating, it has been just fine for me. If this is a "exceptional" knowledge, then fine but it seemed kinda flimsy when i did get it apart and believed i must be able to fix on my personal.
Update: 10/25/ten
Took the generator to the woods for a week of camping and it worked fantastic. Particularly quiet and more than enough power to run my camper lights and general electric demands (coffee maker, lights, battery recharging unit for tools). And, amazingly great on gas. Ran forever on full tank of gas (honestly, i'd guess it was more than 10 hours). Not the lightest point ever, but definitely manageable and honestly did a awesome job for me. Rather pleased with the item
Received as promised and finally got a couple of minutes to try it out. Package was delivered and it included the Generator, Oil, Funnel, tools, and 12 volt power cord for battery recharging.
Pretty effortless to get ready simply add oil gas - Then took about four or 5 large pulls to get began. I read (right after the fact) that i need to have offered a couple of slow pulls just to move gas through the method and then really try to start out it but did not read that til just after i got it started.
I let it run for a great 30-45 minutes without any load and it ran rather smooth and quiet. I've utilized the Honda in the past, but with no getting them side by side it is impossible for me to judge which is quieter. I'd say they both are pretty darn good when it comes to dB level.
Organizing a trip north in a month and will use extensively there. I'll repost at that time as properly but for now i'd say it is a pretty beneficial worth. You can continually trust a company from Wisconsin
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