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Good value dual fuel generator for small-to-medium electrical loads.
Good value dual fuel portable generator for small-to-medium electrical loads. Fired right up after following the supplied directions on propane. Recommendations: replace the oil drain plug with a Drainzit HON1010 10mm Oil Changing Aid for easier oil changes and the oil dipstick with an Atima Magnetic Oil Dipstick (part no. 4322438786). I also added a Runleader hour meter/tachometer. See photos.Read full review
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nice generator
We haven't had to use this generator for any length of time, but you could not beat the price. It is easy to set up, it is dual fuel---propane or gas, and isn't too loud. After seeing ours, my brother had to have one too. It's really a good value when you get it for $299.00.Read full review
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Perfect size for any use
I was skeptical of buying a generator made in china....but after following the instruction on setting it up...it fired right up on the first turn of the key.
You cant beat the deal here...with free shipping added...very pleased
I have run it both on gasoline and LPG...runs smooth...very little vibration. I actually like the thing ..until it breaks down someday...but today I am a happy camper.Read full review
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I'm impressed! However...
My initial impressions are good! It seems to have many features that more expensive generators have. It came out of the box easily and wheel/handle assembly went quickly. I've only used propane and had to shut the gas off after priming the regulator because it flooded the engine. However, shutting the gas off until it starts is sufficient. Another caveat to this review is that I've only run the machine for about a half an hour. All-in-all, there are many replacement parts and it runs smoothly. The manual seems to suggest using straight 30 weight oil for summer months and 10w-30 for fall/winter...roughly. I'm assuming that as long as I keep the right oil in it I'll be good.Read full review
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Best generator for the money
I lived off the grid for 50 yrs. I have used many kinds of generators and the Dura max has proven it self in reliability and performance. Plus parts are easy to get and inexpensive. One of my Dura Max xp5500 has over 9000 hrs 28th no major repairs. My new xp4850 hybrid is supper. On propane at 7,000 ft elevation it runs are 13,500 a.c. elec refrigerator and charger converter at the same time.Read full review
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Excellent value at $325!
I do not believe there is a better generator for the money. 3850 steady watts/4850 peak, 240v capable, electric start, dual fuel for $325 shipped to your door.
Upon arrival, remove orange shipping brace and install wheel kit. 10mm wrench did not cut it for me. Needed socket to loosen brace bolts. Fill with 20oz of the cheap Walmart 10W30 house brand oil and run it for a couple of hours with a light load. Change the oil (saw lots of metal shavings). Run the same cycle again and change oil. Fill with full synthetic (Mobile1 for me), drop of oil in spark plug hole, and a little on air filter. Drain the gas/disconnect propane and put it up.
When running on propane, turn off gas valve, attach grill tank (hose included), open choke, hit the primer button 2-3 times, turn key to run and pull or key start.
Be sure to leave the main breaker off when starting, and once running turn the breaker on. I tested with gas and propane, but I am sticking exclusively with propane. So much cleaner and easier to maintain, although you get a bit more power on gas.
Also, when shutting down, turn off breaker, then fuel source, and let engine run fuel out of lines. Follow these steps and you will be in good shape.Read full review
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Incredible item for the money and works perfectly
This dual fuel generator is a bargain at 300 bucks shipped. Well packaged and no damage. Assembly of wheels and handles took `10 minutes. This item even comes with male and female extension cord plugs for the 220 volt plug and the 110 volt plug. Plus a tool kit. Instruction and owners manual is in color and large print and plenty of pictures. That alone was great. Put oil in crankcase and gas in tank......choked it and on first pull it fired up. Ran flawlessly. Powered a freezer, frig, water pump, a TV, multiple fans and lights. Quiet and steady. Used 2 gallons of gas for 8 hours of run time. Exceeded my expectation. Just bought 4 more for the other houses.Read full review
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California, what is wrong with you
I saw this generator and the price was just right. 8t was delivered within days as it shipped from the California factory in Ontario and I am only about 1-2 hours away. Nevertheless, I was completely shocked to learn that after I had received the generator and it was assembled, that it wasnt approved for sale or shipping to California residents. So have been offered the opportunity to return it at theach factory, so I have to find time for that. I really like the generator and just wonder why California is the only state which hasn't approved it for operations.Read full review
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Features and quality at this price are hard to beat.
This is my back up unit. Already have a unit that I used during last hurricane in Florida. Not a single glitch. Easy to start and run only on propane because I wanted to keep it clean. I also supplied my next door neighbor that was unprepared for a hurricane. When I saw the price of this unit and compared features I could not pass it up. I also considered my wife having to start unit if I was not home, but she has no problem turning the key by herself since it is electric start.Read full review
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good value
Unit came via fedex undamaged and well packaged. Unpacking instructions very good. The manual not so good. Manual only gets 3 stars.
I installed oil and ran on propane for 12 hrs. I drained the oil which was really dirty, and added new. I ran the unit for another 2 hrs and drained again. It was already starting to get dirty again. I don't know what the deal with that is? I guess it's the nature of the beast. I will keep close tabs on that dirty oil situation going forward.
Overall I was impressed that the unit was pretty darn quiet. I ran the generator all night only 30 feet from my bedroom window and it only heard a minor hum. The neighbor was impressed as well they never heard it. The Duramax is much quieter than my old smaller Wen generator. The only defect was when I attached s plug a small piece of the plastic broke off the outlet. The Duramax ran a 1500 watt quartz heater sll night which the Duramax ran at about half effort. Overall fuel economy seemed as advertised.
So far unit gets 4 stars from me, and 5 stars for value.Read full review
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