Honeywell 5500w Generator

Brought the generator home and assembled it in about 25 minutes although I have read some people have taken over a hour, guess it depends on how many times a person has pre-assembled furniture. The box included a really heavy duty 4 receptacle extension cable which allows for 8 plug-ins total considering the other four on the face of the generator. I like that the start stop switch is on the face control panel instead of on the side of the engine like many generators and it is a large rocker type switch. The wheel kit uses solid rubber tires so that their is no hassle with the problem of a deflated tire. Unlike many portable generators of this size the frame sits up at least 3 inches off of the ground for good clearance and has rubber feet on the front legs. This generator has a metal 6.5 gallon tank verses plastic and unlike most generators of this size incorporates a separate frame over the top of the tank to help prevent damage to the tank should something fall on it or something need stored on top of the generator . I like that the fuel shut off is located for easy access and the tank has a built in fuel gauge although sometimes these leak after the gasket has aged or becomes loose. The muffler is well built and the generator noise level is quieter ( 74 decibels) than many generators I have had of this engine size. The muffler also incorporates a spark arrest which is a nice safety feature. The generator started up on the second pull the first time I put fuel in it which is unusual and usually started the first pull thereafter depending on how many days between the last start. The most important feature of this generator besides the sturdy build in that this generator head has a built in AVR circuit ( AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR) unlike most generators of this that regulates and keeps the voltage at the set level and highly reduces fluctuations than can/do cause damage to sensitive electronics. I can use my Tv and other electronic items without the worry or need for additional filter equipment. The only drawback of having a AVR circuit board/module built into the generator head is that sometimes these burn out/fail and can make the generator less dependable in a crunch but otherwise many people never experience a AVR component failure. Another MAJOR advantage of this generator is that the generator head uses a brush-less design unlike many generators of this size on the market. I understand that a brushless generator has many advantages such as a better voltage sine-wave form (cleaner AC ) and no brushes to wear out and replace after a certain number of hours of operation to include pitting damage which decreases dependability/operation over time. I have learned that other similar models do use a brush type design and is why I chose this specific model. The motor has a cast iron sleeve for better wear and repairablity should you need to have the engine compression restored to original specs after extended usage/wear. the motor incorporates a low oil level shut down sensor which can prevent engine burnout if an oil issue occurs. I have put 300 hours on this generator and it has performed flawlessly, I ran this generator once for 10 days straight without turning it off as I refueled on the fly which of course can be a safety concern. Like any other product of quality build I read that some have issues, which has happened with me with even my so called top of the line generators.. it's all about averages I believe. For the price this generator stands out above most in the 5500 watt range of generators on the market and for that I am please with mine.

Spent 20 minutes attaching the wheels and handles, added the oil, added gas, followed the starting instructions, and it started right up on the first pull. It was a little louder than I expected, but not too bad, plus it was on the inside edge of my garage which could have made it seem louder. I love that it came with an extension cord that plugs into the round plug on the generator and the extension has four outlets on it. Combined with the four standard 110 outlets on the face of the generator, that is 8 usable outlets. Great! My wife is also easily able to start the generator, and there is an instruction placard right on the top of the generator which shows the exact steps to start it. I would definitely recommend this as an excellent backup source of power. We bought it to power our sump pump, gas furnace (heat in winter), and the refrigerator, and to have a little power left over for lights and a TV.

Only thing , you need to pick up a 30 amp,5 prong to 30 amp,3 femail plug to run your 30 amp or 50 amp RV hook up, the 30 amp cord sent with unit will not run your Air conditioner, need the 220 to do that. once I connected the short 30 to 30 WOW worked like a charm, around $40.00 for that cord. about 12`` long, only a spurt up charg. when I flip on the Air. am real happy camper SOooo far. :) Can`t beat the price, I checked all others, saved from $100.00- $200 , over others you know who.

Seems to be a good solid generator. Brought mine home and it started on the second pull. The gas tank drain system could be better designed......it allows gasoline to drip down on the flywheel. I disconnet the fuel line at the valve and attach a piece of car windshield wiper hose to let the leftover gasoline drain into a can. This machine supplys plenty of wattage for my needs.

The generator looks nice, does what it is intended to do but I wish it was quieter and as one other reveiwer had said it needs rubber inflated wheels not the plastic ones it comes with. I would recommend the electric start model the pull start is tough especially when it's cold.