Briggs & Stratton P2000 Generators
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jabush
Feeling the Heat
I picked up the 5500 watt Storm Responder a couple months back. While I haven't hooked up a transfer switch and powered the main panel yet, I have been running it periodically and "exercising" the generator with misc stuff like a couple 1500w heaters plus my pole saw. Seems to produce good power near its rated limit without bogging too much. Starts right up, runs pretty smooth and I don't find it to be too loud.
Of course the acid test will be when I hook it to the panel and try to power my well pump and other circuits (up to the rated limit).
Not much more I can say at this point as I haven't had to use it in an emergency, but so far it appears to be a decent unit.
Of course the acid test will be when I hook it to the panel and try to power my well pump and other circuits (up to the rated limit).
Not much more I can say at this point as I haven't had to use it in an emergency, but so far it appears to be a decent unit.
jabush said:
I have the same unit and have been pleased so far.
That 2000 watt job he's talking about is a good bit different from the larger models. I'm interested to see how it does. The neighbor used a 2000 watt honda last power outage and I couldn't believe how quiet it was.
pen
Look into the Champion 2000 watt inverter model $500. I bought one and was very happy with it, another member here bought one and was happy with it.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/84546/
My review coming soon!
I was able to run a 1500 watt electric heater and a 300 watt drop light off it. (Generator is 1700 constant 2000w peak)
Plan on hooking the kilowatt meter up to it soon
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/84546/
My review coming soon!
I was able to run a 1500 watt electric heater and a 300 watt drop light off it. (Generator is 1700 constant 2000w peak)
Plan on hooking the kilowatt meter up to it soon
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