GB40 review: Couldn't jump a propane generator. Generator ...
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GB40 review: Couldn't jump a propane generator. Generator tried to turn over 4x and it drained the GB40 from 100% charge to under 25%. By the last time the motor tried to spark the last time it was audibly obvious the battery was wanning.

I'm a little worried this backup battery is too weak to be really depended upon. I'm going to try and return it and upgrade to the 2,000amp version.
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Didnt work with my generator. It measured the amount of propane in tank but generator would not start with gauge attached
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Sorry, tried to use this break out propane on my toy hauler. There are so many connections that do not fit together or adapt to each other it gets confusing. Part was as described.
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Unable to use because Im unable to connect to my 20 lb propane tank, can not find the proper adapter to connect 20 lb tank to heater hose.
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I've followed the same procedure each time.
Gas on,
Switch On,
Choke Off,
Pump the bulb 3 times,
Choke On,
Pull the Handle till it starts (usually 2 or 3 times)
Choke off as soon as it catches
Give it 30 seconds to a minute to run
Plug something in.

I'm amazed at how quiet it is, but bear in mind it's my first generator and all I have to compare it to is some very large generators.  I can stand beside it and hold a conversation without raising my voice.

Oct 1 2015 - Update

I took this generator on a 4 day camping trip to the high country of Colorado.  We camped at 11.5K feet (nearly at treeline).  This generator worked great.

We made Ice cream one night.  One of our group brought a battery powered chainsaw and we charged his battery several times.

I charged phones, cameras, and laptops.  Powered some lights for cooking.

The generator started easily every time.  After running for 30 minutes to an hour it would start smoking but usually cleared after 5 to 10 minutes.  The smoke smelled strongly of burnt oil, but each time I checked the oil reservoir it was still at the top.  I have no idea why it smoked like that but others have reported the same thing.

Our whole group commented on how quiet the generator was.  In fact, I was once asked when I was going to start the generator because they wanted to charge something.  I pointed across the camp to where the generator sat in plain site, running and charging, maybe 30 foot away.  The noise was just a quiet background hum.
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Ran fine 1st 5 hrs, changed oil per manual. After 2-3 more hrs engine stopped while I was pressure washing, seemed to be to soon to have run out of fuel. Refueled but unit would not start, remembering unit has low oil sensor I checked oil level. When I removed oil fill cap fuel poured out!?  Went to Generacs website to find warranty center per owners manual instructions. Called nearest center(Northern Tools) they said they don't accept Generac equipment anymore due to non-payment. Called Generac directly, they did not seem surprized or concerned, just said to call another center. Called the next closest(not Northern Tools & 60 miles away) and was told the same thing. Now I see Amazon has this item on hold. Hopefully Amazon can fix this lack of customer service & warranty issue. How difficult can it be for Generac to keep an accurate warranty center list on their website or are they being deceptive?
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I purchased a Pentagon 6500 in April. The first time I used it was in May. My Son noticed a part had fallen off the generator when he went to move it. We looked and looked but could not find where it went. I emailed a picture of the part to Pentagon, and according to their "engineers", it did not belong on the generator and must have been something left over from manufacturing. I used the generator again in June, and by chance found where the part went. It was the solenoid plunger for the governor.  So much for their great engineers. That weekend the 110/220 selector switch would not move from one setting to another, and the 220 started to work intermittently. I contacted the company and they said to take it to a generator shop locally and they would pay $100.00 to find out what was wrong then decide whether to fix or replace it. No one in the Pittsburgh, PA area would tough it. One place would look at it but not fix it. I notified Pentagon and they told me to send it back at my own expense. I checked the freight rates and found them to be $200.00 or more. Not acceptable for something that was not right when I got it. I decided to start with the switch. They told me to send the old one in and they would send me a new one, again at my expense. I did that, and replaced the switch after IU had tested it to be sure it was good. I had made a wiring diagram of the original so I know the switch was replaced correctly. My Son took the generator for the weekend yesterday. He just called, still not working. I did not have time to test the generator after I replaced the switch. I will Monday.
I would not suggest these products to anyone. I have also found out that they are an off brand so parts are hard to get unless you get them from Pentagon. One other note, their customer service says that they have "MOST" of the parts for them. I would rate this a -10 stars, but they don't give me that option.
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It appears that I have fixed the problem by replacing the switch. It was tested this weekend under load and aooears to be holding ok. It should be noted that the generator originaly shipped without the cotter pins for the handles. I replaced those myself. Also the wheels that come with it tend to bend easily. I will keep this updated as needed.
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Something inside fried. I tried to get it replaced and the company wanted a bunch of pictures and details on the set up. Including asking me to take the lid off. And take pictures. It was connected to 2 AGM Batteries and 2 solar panels  through an mppt controller. No other inverter I am running had an issue. Now it's a ridiculous paper weight until I can find someone to see if they can repair it.
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So I'm finally getting my conversion kit for natural gas completed. Ran into a few issues and they are: The extended studs are too long, you'll need too cut about half the threads off and deburr the ends. Next you'll need to apply some force to get the air filter base in place and skip reinstalling two of the nuts for it. Lastly, the air cleaner cover will NOT even go on mine, I'll need to cut the frame and weld in something to keep its rigidity. Please view the photos before you start on yours to determine if your generator is very similar to mine. I've bought from this company before and they are excellent in customer service!!! I believe my generator is an older unit but not sure if it differs from the newer ones. Krazepoko@gmail.com

I'm going to wait on cutting my frame in case century contacts me with a alternative fix.
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This did not work for my generator. The switch worked when I tested it with a multi-meter, but did not when I hooked it up. I suspect that the spark was jumping the gap in the switch, which grounded it out.
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I bought this to give an alarm for propane gas from my oven. It never went off. I even held it over a burner with the gas on (not lit), and nothing happened. I think this product never worked properly, and consequently is dangerous.

Arikon has offered to send me a replacement, even though it's been months since the purchase. So I have upgraded my review and will report on how the replacement works.

I received another gas alarm. I tested it and it worked. I had to hold it close to the burner (without lighting it!).
The detector audio alarm worked and gave a reading of 2750.
I tested the first alarm I received, and it also worked!
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After reading several negative reviews, I was somewhat leary of what to expect when my new generator arrived.  UPS delivered it on time and there was only one corner of the carton ripped, which didn't dent anything inside, and only brushed the paint on one rail. A close inspection did not find any missing parts, loose bolts, or other deficiencies. I opened the end cap on the generator to insure that the wiring would not be ripped apart by the moving rotor, as some have noted in previous reviews.

Installation of the wheel kit was a breeze after turning the machine upside down onto packing foam.

Connection of the battery was not too difficult.

I had ordered a better funnel than comes with the machine and oil installation was also easy. I recommend putting cardboard under the machine when doing this, since it is impossible to stop a few drips.

I intend to only use propane with this machine. I will use gasoline only in an emergency.  I connected a tank of propane to the included hose, closed the gasoline line valve as instructed in the manual, and pumped the button on the regulator a few times. I turned the start keyswitch and the machine started right up on the 2nd turn of the key.  I read the meter with the settings on 120vac and 120vac/220vac and both were fine.  After the machine ran for a few minutes I plugged a drop light into the 120vac socket and turned it on. Voila, it lit!

I would recommend this generator to anyone needing either a small backup power supply for the home, or camping.

UPDATE: JUNE 2015 EAST COAST STORM

We lost power on Tuesday afternoon, June 23rd, 2015 and it was not restored until six days had passed. We brought out our DuroMax and ran heavy duty power cords to our refrigerator and an upright freezer, plus alternated between a coffee maker and cell phone chargers. We also gave a circuit to our neighbor, who alternated their cord between fridge and freezer. All went well for two days. We would shut the generator off at night, knowing that the food would stay cold until morning.  On the third morning the generator started and then stopped. After many attempts to keep it running (propane only used) I gave up. Later in the morning I tried again and it ran the rest of the day.  On the  fourth morning it again refused to keep running. Nothing I could do could persuade this machine to keep running.  We even changed to a fresh tank of propane to no avail.  We went of vacation and I tried to start the machine again upon return home a week later. Still no go! I am beginning to wonder if there may be a problem with the oil sensing circuit, since I understand that it will shut the generator down if the oil gets too low. I've checked that and the oil level is fine.  I do plan to change the oil, since we've run the machine over 24 hours. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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<div id="video-block-RP9VBGTZMLGUL" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1xY4qg3SCS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91rJ4n7bptS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">I Bought this generator around a year and a half ago I had been wanting to get a tri-fuel conversion kit for it but kept putting it off. After watching on the news after Sandy went through New England of people cutting in line, fighting and shooting each other for a gallon of gas, I decided to go ahead and get it done. I sent the carburetor to Central Maine Diesel and had them modify it and bought the kit for the Yamaha, it took them around a month to get it back to me because they were swamped with orders for conversions after Sandy. It wasn't that hard to do the conversion. All I had to do was remove the Carburetor and send it to them. They had everything to convert it in the kit that I bought (except the regulator for the propane tank) It will now run off of gasoline, propane or natural gas. Your generator will last a lot longer if you run it off of propane or natural. These portable generators carburetors get varnished and gummed up pretty easy using gas especially if you do not drain the carburetor if you are going to store it for a while. It was a toss up between this Yamaha or the Honda. I chose the Yamaha because of the fuel shut off valve,other than that the two generators are the top of the class. The generator starts right up with the propane.  This will run my refrigerator, TV, satellite receiver,and living room lights with no problem. Make sure you get a good quality contractors (yellow) 10-12 Gage extension cord and some extra generator oil, and a good cable and lock as these generators seem to disappear in emergencies.
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I need help. I have a problem with the propane gas. I try to run hard pipe gas line in the trailer. Proprane connect to this two stage regulator ( the one show in the picture) and the regulator connect to 3/4" gas pipe inside the trailer then I connect 1/2 pipe with gas flex from the 3/4" to the burner and look like I don't have enough gas when I light up. Check all joint and it have no leak. What do I do wrong?
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After this generator arrived, I started it up (following all instructions) for a try out.  The generator immediately began to leak gas both inside and outside the generator.  I saw the leak quickly enough to turn off the machine and avoid an explosion.  (This could be a Honeywell liability issue).

I then looked on Honeywell's web site and picked the dealer that was closest to me.  I was told it would be "a couple of weeks" because of their backlog.  I contacted then after 2 weeks and was told they had the parts on order from Honeywell but didn't know when they would arrive because "they don't do much business with Honeywell".

It has now been over 3 weeks.  I have e-mailed Honeywell explaining my dissatisfaction.  I have heard NOTHING from either the dealer or Honeywell.

I am about to go out to buy a Honda Generator because I need a generator that works...now.

I would NOT RECOMMEND purchasing this generator.
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I used this once.  It worked as advertised.  Put it away for the winter and just pulled it out for Spring cleaning.  It didn't turn on.  Checked GFCI and house circuit breakers.  No problems there.  Called the 1-800 help line.  It recommended getting help on their website.  Here is the text of that help...
You are now chatting with 'Najib'. Thank you for waiting.

Your Issue ID for this chat is LTK529018298799X

Najib: Hi, How may I assist you today?

Eric: My powerwasher won't turn on

Najib: how long is your garden hose and yours extension cord ?

Eric: No extension cord. Garden hose is 25 feet

Najib: are you able to reset the gfci plug ?

Eric: Yes. And the red light in the plug is on. The house circuit breaker is not tripped

Najib: can i possibly have remove the nozzle and the lance of the gun

Eric: ok. Done

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Eric: Hello?

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No one ever responded again.  You get what you pay for.  I would have been better off renting a powerwasher for one time use.

Edited to add: I left the chat window up and eventually got another response.  The company will be sending me a shipping label so I can return the machine to them for repair.
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Unit wouldn't put out any electricity when received. After much diagnosis, I found the end cap on the generator was severally dented and had cut the wires going to the outlet panel.. After removing the end cap and repairing the wires, the unit worked fine. Trying to get customer service is another matter. You can't contact Briggs factory. They refer to a local dealer. Most don't work on generators and if they do they want you to haul it in to their shop and wait weeks for repair. Very frustrating!!!