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Generac Guardian Series 5501 8,000 Watt Air Cooled Propane/Natural Gas Powered Home Automatic Standby Generator With Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)

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Experience fast-acting, automatic protection from power loss with the Generac Guardian Series 5501 8,000 / 7,000 Watt Air-Cooled Propane/Natural Gas Powered Automatic Standby Generator with Steel Enclosure. Ideal for home use, this generator powers up automatically and within seconds of a power outage without the need for any manual startup. Without any buttons to push or cords to plug in, an automatic standby generator starts up by itself even when you’re away! Featuring easy installation, it comes pre-wired and packaged with virtually everything necessary to connect to your home’s electrical system and existing LP or natural gas fuel supply, so you can be protected the next time the lights go out.

8/7KW Air-Cooled Stand By Generator, Powers 8 Circuits Of Your Home Or Business Such As: Furnace, Water Heater, Kitchen, Including Refrigerator, Bathroom, Bedroom, Sump Pump, Family Room, True Power Technology Provides Safe Operation Of Sensitive Electronic Equipment & Appliances, Meets Ieee/Utility Standards, Easiest Installation With The Pre-Wired, Pre-Packaged 100A, Nema 1, Indoor Rated Only, Automatic Transfer Switch, OHVI Industrial Engine Designed Specifically For High-Demand Generator Applications, Offers Full Pressure Lubrication To Ensure Instant, Total Lubrication To Vital Parts, Patented, Whisper Test Low Speed Exercise Mode Offers Quietest Operation In Its Class.

This is a great generator. Starts quickly every time and runs quieter than other 5-6 KW units. I loaded it up using house load and a clip-on ammeter and it carried over 5 KW with no trouble for several hours. Propane is a great fuel for a home portable generator. Easy to handle, clean, and safer than gasoline. During Ike I could not get gasoline because of the power outages, but exchange propane tanks were available everywhere. I am using a 3-way change over valve so I can switch from one tank to the next under full load. It works great.

I was concerned about service until I saw the exact same generator at Sears and Sams Club web sites. I am sure I can get parts, and that is the important thing. Also Jiangsu Jiangdong is a very large and well established small engine manufacturer that sells the same generator in the US under the names Gentron and JD Tek and probably others.
 
6000 watt surge/5000 watt rated

Electric start & pull start

Two AC 120V outlets, One AC 120V twist-lock outlet, One AC 120V / 240V twist-lock outlet, and One DC 12V outlet

Hour meter for easy maintenance

Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California