Generac RTS14EZA1 EZ Switch 14-circuit Load Center

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Product Feature

• Switch 14 circuit load center
• 30-feet prewired conduit for connecting the transfer switch to the external connection box
• 2-feet prewired conduit for moving circuits from the main panel to the transfer switch
• Prewired external connection box with a weatherproof conduit
• Switches are housed in a steel NEMA 1 enclosure, with electrostatically applied and baked powder paint

Product Description

The Generac EZ Switch with 14 circuit load center is ideal for homeowners who choose to backup selected circuits rather than the whole house. Pre-wired for the easiest installation on the market.

Generac RTS14EZA1 EZ Switch 14-circuit Load Center Review

This EZ switch was listed for our 12kw generator and the 16-circuit load center for the 17kw and above by the manufacturer. However, during the installation, I was informed by a certified Generac electrician that the 16-circuit load center would have been fine and given us two additional circuits during power outages which would have been a perfect match for our home for an additional 10% investment. That said, this unit is well built and engineered, comes complete and operates perfectly.

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DuroMax XP8500E 8,500 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start

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Price: $895.22    

Product Feature

• 8500 Watt Surge/7000 Watt Continuous
• 7 Gallon Gas Tank/8 Hour Run Time
• Electric Key Start/Includes Battery
• EPA Approved
• Automatic Low Oil Shut Off

Product Description

Safeguard your family as well as provide portable power for work and play with the DuroMax XP8500E gas-powered generator, which features a 16.0-horsepower air-cooled OHV engine that cranks out 7,000 constant running watts of power (and a peak of 8,500 watts; learn more about wattage needs below). It includes both a standard recoil start as well as an easy electric start.

Includes never-flat knobby tires and flip-up handle
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Recoil start as well as electric start (view larger).

This rugged workhorse is ideal for the jobsite where powering saws, drills, and other equipment is critical, but you can also depend on it for emergencies at home--insuring your essential appliances are running smoothly, reliably, and without interruption. It's EPA approved, and is also safe to use in U.S. National Parks thanks to the super quiet exhaust with spark arrestor.

Note for California residents: This model is not CARB-compliant. Units sold to California must be CARB-compliant.

Fully loaded power panel with electric start
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The XP8500E includes four 120-volt, 20-amp standard household outlets to supply power to all of your appliances as well as a powerful 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist lock outlet for high-powered tools. A 12-volt DC output with leads functions as a charger for batteries and other rechargeable devices. Overloads are never a problem with its dual 15-amp circuit breaker. A volt meter allows you to monitor your generator's output range at all times, and the battery charge indicator light lets you know when the generator's starter battery is charging.

The exclusive DuroMax RV Switch (voltage selector) allows you to get maximum power from each of the 120-volt receptacles as well as choose between operating the generator at both 120 and 240 volts simultaneously, or at 120 only with full power.

With the electric start, it's as simple to get this generator going as turning on your car. And if the battery isn't fully charged, you can use the single-pull recoil cord to start the generator.

The XP8500E features a heavy duty steel frame roll cage with four-point fully isolated motor mounts for smooth and quiet operation. This generator is also easily portable thanks to the wheel kit with a flip-up, stow-away handle. The 10-1/2-inch all-terrain, never flat tires offer the flexibility and looks of a pneumatic tire without the rigidity of a solid tire--improving the mobility across both soft ground and hard surfaces.

You'll get up to 8 hours of run time (at 50 percent) from a 7-gallon tank of fuel. Other features include a super-quiet muffler, an advanced automatic voltage regulator (AVR) system and a low oil protection system which automatically shuts the generator off to protect it from any damage should it run out of oil. It's backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box

DuroMax generator; battery for electric starter; wheel kit (with never-flat tires and flip-up handle); generator tool kit; operating instructions

Compare the DuroMax Portable Generators
Model #	XP4400	XP4400E	XP8500E	XP10000E
49-state / CARB compliant	XP4400 / XP4400-CA	XP4400E / XP4400E-CA	XP8500E / XP8500E-CA	XP10000E / XP10000E-CA
Running watts	3,500	3,500	7,000	8,000
Starting watts	4,400	4,400	8,500	10,000
Engine horsepower	7.0 hp	7.0 hp	16.0 hp	16.0 hp
Starting method	Manual	Electric/manual	Electric/manual	Electric/manual
Low oil shutdown	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fuel tank size (gallons)	4.0 (steel)	4.0 (steel)	7.0 (steel)	8.3 (steel)
Run time @ 50% load	8 hours	8 hours	8 hours	10 hours
Outlets	(2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility	(2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240-volt, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility	(4) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 12-volt, 10-amp utility	(2) 120V, 20-amp, 3-prong; (1) 120V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 30-amp twist-lock; (1) 120/240V, 50-amp heavy duty; (1) 12V, 10-amp utility
Handle style	Flip-up	Flip-up	Flip-up	Flip-up
Wheel type	8-inch knobby all-terrain, pneumatic solid filled	8-inch knobby all-terrain, pneumatic solid filled	10-1/2-inch knobby all-terrain, never-flat solid	10-1/2-inch knobby all-terrain, never-flat solid
Warranty	1-year, limited	1-year, limited	1-year, limited	1-year, limited

 

Your Generator Needs

To determine whether a generator is appropriate for your needs, you need to first add up the wattage of tools, appliances, and motors you want to run at the same time. Then select a generator with the running wattage rating to match or exceed the total load.

Keep in mind that tools and appliances with electric motors require additional surge wattage at startup that can be double or triple the normal running wattage requirement. Look at the surge watts required and make sure you choose a generator with enough additional wattage to start them. (And remember that you're typically not starting more than half of the items at the same time.)

Here's a sampling of power ratings for common household appliances.

ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS Furnace Fan (gas or oil only) 1/8 HP 300 500 1/6 HP 500 750 1/4 HP 600 1000 1/3 HP 700 1400 1/2 HP 875 2100 Refrigerator 700 2200 Microwave Oven 625 800 Coffee Maker 1750 0 Toaster 1050-1600 0 Electric Range/Oven 12,500 0 Well Pump 1/3 HP 750 1400   1/2 HP 1000 2350 Sump Pump 1/3 HP 800 1300   1/2 HP 1050 2150

ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS Lights On Bulb Television 300 0 Garage Door Opener 1/4 HP 550 1100   1/3 HP 750 1400 Portable Heater 100-1500 0 Hair Dryer 1100-1600 0 Iron 1200 0 Water Heaters Gas 500 1500   Electric 7000-7500 0 Computers Desktop 600-800 0   Notebook 200-250 0   Monitor 200-250 0 Printer 400-600 0 Fax Machine 600-800 0 Cordless Telephone 100 0

Note: These are only estimated wattages. Please check your particular appliance for actual wattage.

DuroMax XP8500E 8,500 Watt 16 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start Review

I finally decided to 'pull the trigger' and get a generator. Living in Connecticut, having the power go out 5 times over the last two years and having no power for more than two days is no fun. When looking for a generator I researched a lot of them but wanted certain features. I found them all in the XP8500. Here we go:

Shipping:
This item shipped for FREE and thankfully - it weighs in at over 200 lbs. 225 to be exact. The item shipped via FedEx which was another blessing. FedEx freight called and delivered on time with the package in perfect condition. It took about a week to arrive after I placed my order. Perfect. MaxTool was great - communication was solid and they were very helpful with answering my shipping questions.

Here is what I was looking for in a generator:
Volt meter
Gas gauge
at least 8000W
electric start with pull start back up
4 120v outlets
a unit with a muffler
auto idle
Carb compliant engine at least 15HP

Assembly:
As I stated above this thing is heavy. Once the wheel kit is assembled it carts around nicely although the handles are short - I'll get into that later. So, here is what I did which made things easier if you don't have help. First, cut the box with a box cutter knife on the corners so the flaps fold down. Now, get three 2x4's each about three feet long and stack them. This will give you enough clearance to get both the feet attached as well as the wheels. Start with the end which will have the feet. Lift this end up and slide the stacked 2x4's underneath. attach the feet, two nuts each. Now, you have the footing on one side you can use the 2x4's on the other end where the wheels go. Same thing on this end with a twist. Attach the axle - two nuts and bolts each side. Now, lift the side up just a bit so you can slide the wheels on. Once they are slid on you can secure them with a pin. Remove the 2x4's and move on to the handles which were easy to attach. Now fill the case with oil. The unit doesn't come with oil. It takes SAE 10W30. The battery came fully charged. Connect the battery terminals, fill with fresh gas and you are ready to go! The whole process took about a half hour.

Operation/Starting:
The generator started up instantly. Pull the cord or turn the key and BAM! Push the choke in half way then all the way open) and it idles nicely. This generator is quiet! I have a half acre and in the front of the house you could not hear the generator running in the back yard. So I decided to start testing with my pool. Yes, I ran a cord to my pool filter and it went from idle to full throttle. Powered the pool filter no problem. For me this will power three essential things during an outage: Refrigerator, chest freezer and tankless hot water heater. I hooked them all up and this thing ran with ease. Cranking at full throttle it wasn't as loud as I thought it would be - my lawn mower is just as loud.

Storage:
I picked up a cover here on Amazon for $10. It does the trick and will keep dust off the unit until I need it. Everything on this generator is easy to get too, see and adjust. Even without the manual at hand there are stickers everywhere that show you what each item is and what information you should know about that item. For example, the gas shut off valve has a sticker above it with the label and diagram of which position is on or off. Each component has a sticker above it. So, for storage you can drain the gas easily by using a 10MM wrench to loosen the gas filter cup and remove. Take a plastic soda bottle with the top cut off and you can catch the dripping gas. Of course do this after running engine dry. As for gas, every time I fill up my 5 gallon tank I always put at least two ounces of Stabil in it. You should too! Disconnect the positive battery terminal before covering. Put a board down for the wheels - concrete can do bad things to wheels if they sit long.

Unhappy Notes:
Oil:
The unit didn't come with oil. It wasn't a problem as I went to the local car parts store and picked up two Quarts of SAE 10W30 Synthetic motor oil. The generator takes 37 Ounces or 1.1 Liters. A quart has 32 ounces in it so you will need two quarts. Start it up with one quart filled, let the oil move into the engine, shut it down then top off. However, filling with my long nose funnel was a breeze - very easy to get at.
Wheels:
The instructions say to make sure the fill valve is facing out when attaching wheels. Well, this unit came with air filled tires but there is NO valve! This concerns me because if I need to fill air into the wheel, well, how will I do it? Tires loose air with pressure. I just wish they were solid through out - no air - and I hope they stay inflated.
Handles:
Putting the handles on was easy however they are short. I stand 5'8" and when carting the unit you have to walk slow. Anyone taller than me would have an awkward angle when walking so close to the generator. The handles are only 10 inches long so you are very close to the generator when you walk. Also, the muffler faces you when you walk so you have to be careful when grabbing the right handle as it is right in front of the muffler. HOT

Wrap-up:

PROS:
Quick start either by pulling cord or turning electric start key
7000W running power with 8500W surg
7 Gallon gas tank with gas gauge
Volt meter
Muffler on engine
Four 120V AC outlets
Easy to read info stickers placed throughout the machine
Breaker switch
Low Oil auto shut off
Auto idle switch
QUIET - 72 dBA
Four Rubber motor mounts
16HP OHV engine
Engine parts/components are all at easy reach

CONS:
Wheels - no inflation valve - flats/Air loss = new tire??
Handles - short in length
Doesn't come with oil - need to purchase 2 Qts of SAE 10W30

UPDATE: 10/31/2011
Well, in CT we had our first storm of the season and of course the power went out. I was ready this time - broke out the generator connected the battery terminals and it started with one turn of the key. It powered everything in the house that I needed it too.

UPDATE: 12/07/12 (SANDY)
Power went out for days - this generator held up no problem. Gas gauge is working - didn't realize how much gas this thing holds! About 8 gallons. I ran mu fridge, chest freezer, hot water, lamp, microwave, TV and phone - all and the generator didn't even stutter. In the back yard you can't even hear it in the front yard. SO glad I made this purchase.

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Instapark® NEW 180W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 180 watt

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Product Feature

• Maximum Power Voltage: 36.21V; Open Circuit Voltage: 44.64V; Maximum Power Current: 4.97A
• Multiple-module system can be put together with built-in MC-4 connectors
• Product Dimensions: 62 X 2 X 2 inches; 33.3 pounds
• Designed for RVs, cabins, homes, boats, back-up and remote power use, and more
• Monocrystalline solar charging kit provides up to 180 watts of clean, free, renewable power

Product Description

Tired of all the noise and smell from your diesel generator? The Instapark SP-180W solar panel offers you a quiet, clean while carbon-free alternative. Capable of converting virtually unlimited solar energy into clean, green, most importantly, free electricity,this solar panel is made of high efficiency mono-crystalline solar cells embedded in transparent vinyl acetate behind tempered glass with heavy back sheet ensuring maintenance free performance. Unlike amorphous solar panels, which only last about 5-7 years of continuous use, mono-crystalline solar panels can still retain over 80% of efficiency even after 25 years of continuous use. Also, the mono-crystalline panels are much more efficient and thus smaller in size while producing higher wattage.

This solar panel is designed and engineered to primarily charge 24-Volt batteries, which store and provide usable power when needed, ideal for powering your RVs, ATV, marine boats and electronic equipments. Other than recreational applications, solar power can also help lower your energy bills by reducing your dependence on the main electrical grid and provide back-up power during power outages.

All Instapark solar panels have a 5-year limited product warranty that covers its Photovoltaic modules to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal application, installation, use and service conditions, and a power warranty that guarantees a power output greater than 80% of the minimum peak power as specified within 25 years from the date of delivery. If the PV modules fail to conform to these warranties, then Instapark will, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product.

Instapark® NEW 180W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel, 180 watt Review

I've been using 3 of these as my primary power source for about 8 months now in Oregon. They were damn near worthless during the winter (as expected), but provide plenty of power during the summer. I use a TriStar 60amp MPPT, but the 45amp model would of been enough.

In early May I'm seeing 200 to 300 watts incoming power from them.

These panels use MC4 connectors which makes wiring them simple. I ran mine in parallel using HQRP Pair MC4 T-branch Solar Panel Connector M/M/F & F/F/M (1F2M & 2F1M) for PV / Photovoltaic System plus HQRP Coaster

Two panels run into one joiner. Then that connector, plus the third panel, run into the second joiner.

The final joiners then are connected this cable: Tektrum 12ft Long PV Extension Cable with MC4 M/F Connectors for Outdoor Solar Panel (Set of 2)

That cable runs to my charge controller which has very short cables I made with HQRP Pair MC4 Solar Panel Connector male & female (M&F) for PV / Photovoltaic System plus HQRP Coaster.

If I could do it all over again, I'd of not use the pre-built MC4 cables. They're 12AWG with no mention of material (copper? aluminum? It matters!). I'd rather make an exact fit cable using the crimp on connectors and 8AWG copper wire from Home Depot. Much cheaper and higher quality!

To note, 12AWG _should be_ fine, but I'd rather have optimal. Solar panels generally output higher voltage and lower amperage. The Voc is 44.64volts, the Ios is 5.25amps. 3 in parallel gets you 44.64volts and an Ios of 15.75amps.

12 feet of 12AWG aluminum carrying that current gets 2.13% voltage drop. 12 feet or 8AWG copper gets 0.54%.

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New Pack of Spark Plug Oil Filter Hose Tube Air Filter for Stihl Chainsaw Ms240 Ms260 024 026

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Product Feature

• New high quality replacement carburetor
• Fit stihl ms240 ms260 024
• Not fit older 026, old 026 use smaller air filter
• Package includes 1x air filter 1x oil filter 1x hose tube 1x Spark Plug

Product Description

New air filter oil filter oil filter hose tube spark plug for stihl chainsaw ms240 ms260 024 .
This is non original aftermarket parts fit for stihl ms240 ms260 024 chainsaw, you will receive exactly showed on the picture, please check the pictures for compatibility before ordering it, we have the great confidence with the quality of our parts and provide 3months warranty too.

New Pack of Spark Plug Oil Filter Hose Tube Air Filter for Stihl Chainsaw Ms240 Ms260 024 026 Review

This filter fits the ms260 chainsaws or saws with an inlet on the top of the carburetor. You need to check the carburetor to make sure there is an inlet port on the top of the carb. Pull the filter and look at the carburetor. It is just a tube with an O-ring that comes out of the top plate on the carb. It's approximately 3/8-1/2 inches across. Hard to miss it.

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PowerFilm 15' Extension Cord w/Alligator Clips

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Price: $21.50 $17.52   

Product Feature

• PowerFilm RA-8 15 ft. Extension Cord w/ Alligator Clips
• Brand New

Product Description

15 ft. Extension Cord w/ Alligator ClipsIncludes professional marine-grade components ready to attach to your PowerFilm Solar Panel

PowerFilm 15' Extension Cord w/Alligator Clips Review

Looks like good quality will leave it to charge the battery of my boat year round lets see how it resists...

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Generac 5662 Maintenance Kit for 8kW, 410cc Engine

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Price: $21.99 $15.99   

Product Feature

• Includes: air filter, oil filter, spark plug, spark plug wrench, oil funnel, chamois
• Oil must be purchased separately

Product Description

Scheduled maintenance is a necessity for all standby generators. The Air Cooled Scheduled Maintenance kits offer all the hardware necessary to perform a complete maintenance on Generac air-cooled generators. Maintenance is recommended at every 200 hours or 2 years. If running in a dusty environment, more frequent maintenance may be required. Further maintenance details can be found in the generator owner's manual.

Generac 5662 Maintenance Kit for 8kW, 410cc Engine Review

Just a heads-up, the picture shows the older (donut shaped) air filter, which I needed for the 410cc engine. The kit that I received came with a different air filter (tube shaped) version. Also, the oil filter is one reversion(070185E) behind current (070185F) oil filter. But the (1) spark plug (RC-14YC) was correct, and gapped (.030") properly! It would be a great idea for amazon to list, by part number, what is coming in these kits. You might make more sales and less returns.

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Outback Flexmax 80 FM80 MPPT 80 AMP Solar Charge Controller

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Price: $595.27    

Product Feature

• Brand new, unused item!
• OutBack Power

Product Description

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Outback Flexmax 80 FM80 MPPT 80 AMP Solar Charge Controller Review

this is outback's top of the line solar charge controller. While a little pricy, it works as advertised. Wrings the most power from solar panels, and accepts voltages up to 150V. This allows use of much smaller wire for the run from the panels to the controller. The 10AWG wire I'm using cost a fraction of the 2AWG I would need without this feature. What I really love about this machine is that while it has incredible features and almost endless possible adjustments, I can just hook up 4 wires, tell it my battery is 12 volts, and I'm up and running. No fuss at all. Have three of these feeding the same battery bank, and will probably have a couple more as I add more solar panels to my off grid system. Temps here have been over 100 f. all week and the controllers haven't missed a beat. This product is worth the cost.

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