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Makita G1100 1 100 Watt 2 5 HP Portable Power Generator
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The Makita 1,100-watt 2.5 HP portable power generator has an 85 cc overhead valve engine for optimal durability and longer life. It delivers a 1,100-watt maximum output with 4.2 hours of runtime from a tank with a 1.1-gallon fuel capacity. The commercial-duty electrical components are built for years of reliable use, with circuit breakers and overload protection for a consistent flow of power. The 59-decibel sound output creates a quieter environment with the help of a fully enclosed design. A recoil starter system with electronic ignition delivers easy, reliable starts. 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. Shock absorbing rubber mounts cut down on vibration in this generator, which is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
DEWALT DG2900 2 900 Watt 5 5 HP Honda Heavy Duty Gas Generator
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With a Honda 5.5 HP OHV GX engine, the DeWalt 2,900-watt heavy duty gas generator ensures worksite reliability. Its many features include a maintenance-free, brushless alternator for increased durability, a super quiet muffler reduces engine noise, a low oil shut-off to protect the engine, and a high Amp surge capacity ideal for starting high Amp tools. This generator includes a spark plug wrench and comes with a 2-year limited warranty.
The Briggs & Stratton 030239 2,000-watt 4 HP portable generator provides 4.9 hours of continuous run time at 1/2 load with its 1.2-gallon fuel tank. The 4 HP Elite series OHV engine has a Dura-Bore cast iron cylinder sleeve for optimal durability, while the ultra-quiet muffler reduces noise. This generator provides up to 3000 watts of starting power, has two 120-volt household-type outlets and two 12-volt battery-charging outlets, and it includes battery cables. Briggs & Stratton backs its generator with a 2-year limited warranty.
The Pramac 3000 Watt Gas Generator ES3000 is designed for professional general usage and is ideal for temporary stand-by-power or for heavy duty service on the jobsite. The ES3000 is equipped with a powerful Honda GX160-5.5HP engine, an alternator-mounted control panel, frame-mounted long run 2.9 gallon fuel tanks, and heavy duty frames for superior protection and durability. Plus, it has brushless heavy duty alternators with Total Harmonic Distortion of less than 6%.Key features include: universal wheel kit for efficient mobility; circuit breaker protection; oil-guard system; recoil start; and a 1-year parts and labor warranty (2 year on the engine). The Pramac 3000 Watt Gas Generator ES3000 brings the power and functionality directly to the jobsite where it’s needed most in a compact and portable frame.
GenTran GS7500 Generator Shelter for Portable Generators up to 7 500 Watts
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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