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HomeHome & GardenHome ImprovementBuilding Supplies & Heavy EquipmentPorter-Cable 5,500-Watt Portable Generator BSV550-W |
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| Customer Reviews: | | Average Customer Review: ( 8 customer reviews )
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Powerful generator Oct 06, 2004
By Hurricane survivor
I was recently a victim of hurricane Jeanne in Florida. The generator ran everything in my house including a window unit air conditioner. It would run for about 8 hours before it needed refueling and it was not that loud. I used the generator for 4 days solid and it never missed a beat. I would recomend this generator to anyone.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Dependable & Priced Right Dec 06, 2006
By W. Gonzales
I bought the Porter-Cable 5,550-Watt Portable Generator last year and I am pleased with this purchase. I had an electrician create a system so I could plug the generator directly into my circuit panel when the power went out. I have used it 3 times and my wife once. She does not like to do these types of things but I was away. The generator started all 4 times with 1 or 2 pulls. It easily powers the well pump, oil burner, refrigerator, computer, TV and a number of lights.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Awesome generator Feb 26, 2005
By E-man
Starts first or second pull, pulls easy, runs everything!!! I paid less for this than some sites sell the 12 horse Vanguard engine for (and got free shipping!)
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Generator Feb 02, 2007
By Sooner Dad
We bought this generator 3 weeks ago in the middle of a bad ice storm because of forcast of major extended power outages in our area. Upon arrival we unpacked it and did a test-run. It started instantly on the first pull and ran great, but would not produce any voltage at all. We loaded it up and took it into town to the Porter-Cable service center (30 mile drive) and left it with them for repair. A few days later it was repaired and ready to go. The technician said it had become "demagnetized" from being in storage a long time. We took it home and tested it again. We connected the heating system, several lights, the water well, the fridge, a TV, and a portable electric heater for a total of about 4,000 watts and ran it for 4 hours with no problems. I think it will probably be a good unit and should perform for years to come. It runs relatively quiet too, and starts very fast and easy!
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great Value Apr 18, 2007
By A. Dresser
I've had this generator for a couple of years and use it for emergency power at my home and to power tools on the job. It has been a reliable, steady performer that always starts on the first or second pull. The only negative is that it cycles slightly at light loads making the lights flicker. I can steady it out by running it with the choke on one or two clicks (at the suggestion of the warranty technician). The carburetor jets are fixed so the low speed jet can't be made a little richer. Other than the low load cycle, the Briggs Vanguard engine starts easy, runs great, burns no oil and is reasonably quiet. The surge capacity of this unit is excellent compared to other generators of this size. It will start my P/C nail gun compressor which used to stall my old generator.
Hits:
Easy starting
fuel efficient
reliable
simple controls and easy to use
great value
burns no oil
great surge power...starts my compressor!
compact, easy to move and store
Misses:
cycles slightly at low loads
I installed a large loop handle on the recoil so my wife can start it using both hands.
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