Works well with my Harbor Freight 8 kw generator. ...
587141
Works well with my Harbor Freight 8 kw generator. Note: The cables are just long enough with the terminals to the rear.
473529
Works fine for small Coleman 1100 watt generator. Gen ran great, started up good and had very little smoke. Liked it, will probably buy a larger bottle.
4928983
Use on my Generator when does not want to start.
1793098
This 16,000 kW generator works as advertised, handling the full load of starting a 3.5 ton A/C, hot water heater (heating), electric range top (2 burners on) , electric oven (on at 350 degrees), microwave and all lights in a good sized home, when fully broken in.

This is more load than I need it to do, in actual usage, and it handles it just fine.

This is for light home/small business generating work, perhaps running 10-14 hours a day with full load for several weeks a year, longer hours with 1/2 load, and changing oil and filter more often than yearly to be real safe...Obviously your mileage will vary, and ask the dealer if another larger one is for you if you meed more steady high loads. It's rated to last 3,000 hours.

It isn't a heavy duty commercial grade water cooled automobile type or diesel engine made to run 24/7 with full load for months...and nor is it that price!

May you and I never need it, however I and others recommend this brand highly.

Pour a roughly 5 x 3 foot slab and/or  a 5 x 5.5 foot cleared pea gravel bed on high ground >3 feet from your home, near the power distribution box and not too far from your gas source. Hope your bedroom wall isn't there, cuz even this quiet one,can be moderately noisy when running at it's full load mode when it's right next to you!

Be aware that it does need a ~$60 battery, 8 foot grounding rod, two quarts of synthetic oil, and a replacement generac oil filter to get you started and through the 4 hour break in period. Changing the oil is easy-just remove two bolts, the front panel comes off, and the filter and a draining hose for the oil are easy to get to. Caution: the maximum ambient temperature is 104 degrees...do not operate it in temperatures higher than this!

The generator cost is only the start of your entire costs..definitely shop for electricians, propane tank installation and hookup, cost of pouring a slab,etc. There can be a wiiide range in quoted prices! Make sure someone gets you through the break in stage if you are not electrically/mehcanically minded, and someone can adjust the valve clearance of the engine after 6 months of use.

If you are looking to use it for home use after a hurricane, flood, snowstorm or similar long power outage, this is good for you. My neighbors had the earlier 15,000 watt versions tested during the weeks without regular power after hurricanes in Florida, and the generators performed without problems. (A year later, one steel enclosure is starting to rust a bit, sometimes it may be worth the  money to get the optional aluminum housing instead-depends on your climate).

There are some significant improvements in the whole set up for the 16,000 over the prior 15,000 kWh (besides getting a somewhat quieter engine, and a few more circuits). Two separate electricians who have installed many units, said that this newer 16,000 kWh was WELL worth the extra money.
4090910
After my transfer box came in, I was able to make final plans for my particular needs. I did not need any of the available 230 volt transfer breakers, so I removed them and replaced them with additional 115 volt circuits. My final count is 4, 20 amp breakers, and 6, 15 amp breakers. I was able to do this with locally available parts. I added the two additional 115 volt circuits that were optional at that time and added the connection wires to run it with. My installation is as a flush mount next to the main entrance pannel. I also bought the flush mounting plate available. It has worked out just great. The most dificult part was the drilling of the 2 inch hole in the stud which mounted the main entrance. That was done using a right angle drive unit for my drill I bought for the installation. After all the circuits were tied in, I tested the installation for loading and ballance, and all worked well. I had run the freezer and the house fridge on the generator during the install. They were switched back over to the mains. I made up a 25 foot extension cord to connect the generator to the transfer pannel using #8 cableing. That's a bit of an overkill, but I'm happy knowing that will never be a weak link. The generator I am using with the system is a 6,500 /8,200 watt, 13 HP unit. It carried the load very well with all circuits on. I recommend this thransfer box for anyone needing a manual transfer box. It is neat as installed and works well. It went in in about 4 hours with two of us working on it that had never done this before. I suggest that anyone thinking about doing this go to the GenTran site and download the instruction sheet to review the installation instructions. You can plan better and avoid surprises better that way. Good Luck. I hope this is helpful.
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I was hoping I could find an item like this to extend the run time of my EU2000i generator, so I can leave the A/C on for my travel trailer.  I haven't actually used it yet, but it is a very simple system that should work just fine.
2610049
I used this to as a low voltage disconnect with some 80 amp relays to control when my grid tie inverters turn off and on...
3399170
This items works just fine.  You do not have to use that plug if u don't need to. Once you hook up the 2 generators you can just use the plugs on the generator and still have the benefit of the higher power.  That plug is pretty much useless unless you want to make up your own pigtail to allow you to plug into a standard rv type hookup.
1615645
Works great didn't fit my generator perfectly but it does work great!
2389301
This works great with our generator. We've had to use it several times this year. It makes power outages a lot less inconvenient.
1130744
I just got this for my champion 9000 watt generator. Fits perfectly and not too tight. Room for an even larger model. Wish it had a flap in the front so raise and lower the handles though.
4845197
Wow, this is a large generator, 29"W x 28"H x 30"L with wheel kit installed. The unit looks just as pictured. Very happy with the shipping, unit was delivered by ABF without a scratch. They had a lift gate and a cart to move the unit right up into the garage. First order of business was to place the wheels on the unit, this proved to be simpler then I originally thought. I cut the box off of the unit and tilted the unit up on it's side and placed the wheels on with the provide brackets and bolts. I had the unit ready for gas in about 30 minutes of delivery. Oh, but not so fast, I had other work that was required before I would put this baby to the test. My next purchase from Amazon was the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/GenTran-301660-30-Amp-6-Circuit-Transfer-Switch-for-up-to-7-500-Watt-Generators/dp/B00080QFIS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">GenTran 301660 30 Amp 6-Circuit Transfer Switch for up to 7,500-Watt Generators</a>. Well, I just finished the connection of this unit to my home. It proved to be simple, but if you have no electrical experience I would recommend you get a professional electrician, balancing the loads is important and may be beyond the normal do-it yourselfer. So today I fired this baby up. I added oil and a little gas and flipped the switch and within 2 cranks this unit was running. I let the unit stablize for about 5 minutes and then I connected my 30 AMP cord to the Transfer Switch and turned on the breaker and transferred my home circuits to the unit. I noticed that my A-Phase was pulling about 3750 Watts and B-Phase about 750 watts. I was confused on what was going on because I was sure that I had balanced my loads. After further investigation I realized that my wife had the washing machine going, although the unit was operating with this large difference on the phases it was holding the load just fine! The rest of the house lit up just as if we had never lost power. I ran the unit for another 15 minutes and turned off the loads. I then turned off the fuel valve and allowed the generator to run out the fuel in the bowl and line. I use&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/STA-BIL-Fuel-Stabilizer/dp/B000B68V6I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer</a>&nbsp;in my tank so I'm hoping it's good for a year. Well, this baby seems to work perfectly, the real test will be when we have one of those ice storms or those hurricanes that we here in Virginia always look forward too. Now I need to look into stockpiling some gas. :)

I noticed that in another review on this unit that there was a complaint on the location of the pull cord. I took a note from reviews of the smaller unit and drilled a hole in the frame located directly in line with the pull cord and fed the cord through there and placed a grommet in the hole. Works superb, best $.50 I ever spent. My cord is now located right below the on/off switch. I highly recommend this small enhancement because as the previous reviewer said it is in an awkward place.

Pros
  *  Price$$$$ + NO TAX
  *  Shipping - FREE!!!
  *  8250 Watts surge, 7250 continuous
  *  Could not find a better price when I combined the 3 criteria above
  *  Fuel Gauge on the unit
  *  Low oil shutoff
  *  Hour meter
  *  Wheel Kit included

Cons
  * My engine is stamped as a 13HP opposed to 14HP listed by Amazon
  * Unit is loud, but Amazon does state this (85db)
  *  Battery not include (I'll do without, one less item to maintain)
422642
I really like this generator, although it does have a few quarks.  I purchased mine at Costco a couple years back.  I considered getting a Honda or Yamaha but figured I would give the Honeywell a try since it was about half the price.  I like the idea of the inverter generators due to cleaner power output for sensitive electronics.  I have used a Kill-a-watt meter on this and it does output 120v 60 Hz at varying loads.  It also achieves its rated 2000w output. I have used it a couple times during power outages.  I have gas water heater and furnace, so 2000 watts is enough for me to get by provided I vary the loads around the house (just a couple lights and one appliance at a time).

I recently converted my HW2000i to tri-fuel (will run on regular gasoline, natural gas or propane).  Runs like a charm on natural gas....even smoother than when running on regular gasoline.  All in all I am very happy with this generator.  I will say that it can be difficult to start.  This is one of the biggest complaints.  This is partly due to the fact that the gas tank cannot be gravity fed due to its location so it relies on a diaphragm pump to supply fuel to the carburetor.  The diaphragm pump requires a vacuum impulse from a hose going to the intake which can take a few pulls of the starter to get fuel to the carb.  One solution is to give it a shot of starting fluid before starting.  I found this greatly decreases the frustration during starting.
2568321
This cable is perfect to match our 5500 kw generator to our home's 30 amp input. This cable will handle a generator with up to a 30 amp load.

We ordered the cable in Dec 2011 and it's been working perfectly. Today I realized (due to looking up the cable to write this review) we were shipped a 20' cable when apparently I ordered the 10'. Had I realized before we had used it almost a year I would have contacted Amazon to see if they wanted the cable exchanged.  Just be aware to check what length cable arrives when you order. Now there is an option to select either a 10' or a 20' cable, I don't recall that being an option last fall.

The cable came with the L14-30 NEMA Configuration approved for indoor or outdoor use per the box.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIP:  We built a custom cart for our generator. The generator tab "locks" onto a groove in the cart so it won't vibrate off while running. The cart has locking wheels for easy portability back and forth to the garage as well as to make oil changes a breeze to perform. We have mounted this cord onto the cart so everything is always within easy grasp.  Finally we built a lean-to over the generator input with a patio brick area and put a rail around it to keep the dogs and children away from the generator while fully protecting our generator from the elements. Now we can keep the generator running confidently despite ice storms or electrical storms, it's a breeze to setup and run on short notice - no more battling snow n ice to get it where it's needed AND the generator is no longer taking up precious garage space.. Win-win!
2299656
Used with a New Holland inverter generator.  Maintains the 30a connection on the generator without any problems.  It's made with hard plastic rather than the slightly more 'rubbery' material I was hoping for.
899648
Appeared not to run off my Honda 3 Generator. ..but ran fine when hooked up to 30 amp at RV park.....Delivery time too way too long....Very Happy with how the Juicer is working
1089319
Hooked it up to my small battery bank of 2s2p golf cart batteries (12v), and it ran my full sized fridge/freezer overnight with no problems. My fridge/freezer unit has about a 2400W surge for the first fraction of a second. Once the compressor is running it typically only draws 200W or so when running. It powered most of my power tools just fine (angle grider, jigsaw, air compressor) but not my large 15A chopsaw. I suspect the surge current on that chop saw might be above 3000W thought (but I've not measured it). I really like the LCD screen which tells you the battery voltage. I have a volt meter on my batteries so I can see if the voltage is lower on the inverter, this tells me there is a larger load and the voltage drop is coming from the cables. Overall this inverter works well for most applications, but don't expect it to run some 15A power tools with high surge current. You might need a 2000W-2500W inverter for that. Also the low voltage warning kicks in on my unit at 11.1v, and it shuts off due to low voltage at 10.6v. Make sure you have thick cables if you want to run heavy loads. I'd recommend 2/0.  Also, the voltage output is quite good, even underload it was outputting 121v to my fridge through a 50ft extension cord!