Generac Guardian Series 5882 8,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator Without Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)
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Product Feature
- Convenient, hands-free operation with no fueling. No manual start. No extension cords. Runs on natural gas or liquid propane.
- Clean, smooth True Power Technology provides safe operation of sensitive electronics.
- Does not include transfer switch
- 8,000 Rated Watts
- CARB Compliant
Product Description
Includes 1-ft Flexible Fuel Line Connector, Composite Mounting Pad, Instruction SheetsGenerac Guardian Series 5882 8,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator Without Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant) Review
We are off the grid on 100 percent solar power. We've known that we would need a generator, but waited awhile because there is so much sun in southern Arizona. I had a long time to research generators and to evaluate our needs. We only need a generator to get us through rare times when it's too cloudy to produce enough power from the solar panels. And of course, there's the chance that something will fail in the solar equipment.I had originally planned on spending $6000 on a generator. Looking at our actual needs overtime I came to realize that 8KW would easily power not only our daily needs, but would also easily recharge the battery bank on cloudy days. After revising my needs I discovered the Generac 5882. The price was amazing and the specs looked perfect for us. I had a few questions and contacted the people at Generac. They were extremely helpful answering question and proving a kit so our solar equipment can turn on and off the generator as needed.
Along the way I learned that in our off-grid situation we did not need a transfer switch. Our inverter acts as a transfer switch and also balances the power from the generator between the house and recharging the batteries.
The installation was very easy, We did everything ourselves. Running the gas line was easy as we had pre-plumbed for the generator and only had to add a couple feet of pipe and connect the hose that came with the generator. Wiring was easy too. You have to hook up two power wires and a neutral. I discovered that you also have to run one line of AC back to the generator so that it can keep the battery charged. (And yes, you have to buy a car battery and install it -- this too is easy.)
Inside the generator there's a display panel that comes off with an allen wrench and exposes all the wiring. There is plenty of room to work and everything is clearly marked.
At first I hesitated to buy the generator because of a short and I decided baseless review that claimed it was cheap and had cheap parts. I'd like to know their credentials. To me, the unit seems sturdy; everything fits together tight; it looks attractive; it's easy to work on. The unit is quieter than I expected. It started on the first try. I would highly recommend this generator.
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