Honeywell 6037 5,500 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator with Electric Start
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Product Feature
- Portable gas-powered generator with electric-starting 389cc OHV engine; CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certified
- Reliable 5,500-watt power supply; 6,875 surge watts
- Durable handle tubing and grips; locking handle; all-in-one control panel with easily accessible controls
- 5.8-gallon steel fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge; runs up to 9.1 hours at 50% load
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
Product Description
This Honeywell 5500-Watt portable generator is easy to use, especially the hassle-free touch-button electric start. It features a 389cc OHV engine which delivers reliable performance during extended periods of operation. New features include thicker, more durable handle tubing and an improved handle locking mechanism. The updated design also features an all-in-one control panel with easily accessible and intuitively placed controls. Heavy-duty wheels increase maneuverability over uneven terrain and the locking, fold-down handles make it compact for storage. With a steel frame protecting the engine from damage, the Honeywell 5500-watt portable generator is ideal for home emergency, events, power tools and more.Honeywell 6037 5,500 Watt 389cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Generator with Electric Start Review
I originally thought I'd go for a "whole house" solution but when I realized the cost I got serious and started to figure out what we really needed. After all, the power doesn't go out *that* often. We run a small business out of the house and the internet (which is also our phone) is our lifeline, so we needed to keep going at least 4 computers, monitors and peripheral equipment, routers, wifi, charging stations, etc. Of course, we wanted to power the refrigerator and freezer, heat, some lights and "quality of life" items like a hair dryer and coffee pot (Reliance has a good list of loads in its transfer switch owners manual). 5,550 watts looked about right -- somewhat less than I would have guessed.Having settled on a size, it became just an issue of price/features. We liked this unit because it was well priced and had electric start (ever try to start a gasoline engine in the freezing cold?). It turned out to be smaller than I expected, and better looking. Setup was a breeze -- just put on the wheels, handles for maneuvering, fill `er up with the provided oil, connect the provided battery, and add some gasoline. Started right away.
I also installed a Reliance 50 amp transfer switch and outlet which gave me 8 circuits to play with. Installation was a snap, well within the abilities of anyone reasonably handy, though if you have *any* doubts you should consult an electrician. We've only had one outage since installation and everything worked as expected, running all except the boiler, which wasn't called for. The watt gauges on the transfer switch indicated we were well within limits, and the generator supplied peak loads no problem. The generator -- like most -- is a little noisy. You could spend *a lot* more for a quiet Honda, but, how often does the power go out? Overall, a solid unit that should meet most needs at a reasonable cost.
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