Ridgid RD6800 6800 Watt Gas Generator for sale online

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Storms, construction projects, even traffic accidents can cut off power to entire neighborhoods. Be prepared with a Ridgid RD6800 6800 Watt Generator. This cleverly designed portable generator has many great features including an electric start eight horsepower Yamaha engine, in-line fuel filter, solid rubber tires, foam air cleaner, sturdy frame with cart and an engine that idles down when not in use. The Ridgid Generator features a fold-down handle making the unit more compact and easy to store. An innovative feature of the Ridgid Generator is the GenSmart System. This system provides a digital display with a readout on voltage, watts, and an hour meter. The GenSmart System lets the owner know exactly what the generator is doing, how many watts are being drawn and how many more items can be added without a drop in performance. The gasoline powered engine is easy to start and runs well. In this model, the carburetor and air filter are located within easy access for cleaning and changing if necessary. The automatic idle can be turned off via a provided switch. However, the idle-down function provides quieter operation and improved fuel efficiency. The gas tank capacity on the generator is eight gallons. The gasoline-powered engine will run for 9.5 hours at a 50 percent load. That is good news for night time operation. The Ridgid Portable Generator has a peak wattage of 8500, a continuous wattage of 6800 and features five outlets. The outlets featured on the generator include four 120-volt (20 amp) outlets and one 240-volt (30 amp) twist lock outlet. Electric power supplied by the Ridgid Portable Generator can power appliances, air conditioners, power tools and just about any device requiring electricity. Sensitive electronics, such as computers and cellphones, can be charged safelyusing the Ridgid Generator. Computers require, “clean power,” and the Ridgid Generator produces such power for any electronic device. The Ridgid Generator produces clean power with a less than 6 percent total harmonic distortion. If a generator produces power with a greater than 6 percent THD, sensitive electronics may not function well or may lose life. The Ridgid Generator protects itself with a low oil shut-off function and a circuit breaker. The Ridgid Generator is supplied with a battery and accessories include a wheel assembly and a removable control panel. The generator’s control panel can be removed and located in another part of the yard or inside the home. This allows for operation of the generator from inside, or from a weather protected area. A control panel cord is required in order to operate the generator’s removable control panel, the cord is available from the retailer where the generator was purchased. The Ridgid Generator also features a manual start function. If the electric start is not operational for any reason, the recoil starter grip can be used to start the engine. A complete instruction/owner’s manual is included with the Ridgid RD6800 6800 Watt Generator. The manual provides important information with regard to safety and maintenance. The versatile Ridgid RD6800 6800 Watt Generator will provide emergency power, power at the job site or power for the family camping trip.