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(More customer reviews)This is a great unit. I bought it in anticipation of power outages in our area, which happen often. I have it wired through a transfer switch to run the gas furnace, gas hot water heater (direct vent), refrigerator, under-cabinet microwave, and some lights (but not all at once). It runs reasonably quiet when idle. I did notice the automatic control tended to blip the throttle with no load, so the engine races slightly. Under load, things settle down. Once there's any significant current draw (like when the refrigerator kicks on), noise levels go up considerably. It still has less than 20 hours on the clock, so its still in the break in period. Both pull and electric start are effortless. It hardly needs the choke even with a cold start.
The engine is quiet enough at idle, although I wouldn't want to hold a conversation right next to it. Once it revs up under load, it can get loud.
I estimate gas consumption to be around 8 hours/tank for my application. That's for a furnace fan cycling approximately 1/3 of the time, energy star fridge (about 300W), water heater (also about 300W), and occasional microwave (1.3 Kw). That works about to about 22+ hours with a full tank and a 5 gal gas can.
Be careful with the oil dipstick, its plastic screwed onto metal and its easy to cross thread. You get two dipsticks, one on each side of the engine, for some reason.
If you're thinking of converting this to propane, the carburetor must be modified. There's not enough room to fit a tri-fuel kit and still fit the air filter into the enclosure. Its only doable if you sacrifice the side panel, or permanently modify the existing carburetor.
Unlike Yamaha or Honda, the parts list and service manual are readily available from the manufacturer. If you've some experience with small engines, it shouldn't take a lot of effort to do most of the servicing yourself.
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Silent Power 3200 Watt Inverter GeneratorRG3200ISEC Emmissions Type: California Compliant A hard working generator that operates quietly and efficiently. This generator is light and surprisingly powerful for its size and is everything you need to get the job done up to 3200 watts. Powered by a high quality Subaru engine, this generator is truly industrial grade and has increased fuel efficiency for extended run times. Same day shipping for phone orders placed before 2 pm EST Features: -Industrial grade Subaru engine -Clean, stable power for sensitive electronic equipment including computers, consumer electronics, and electronic tools -Light and compact -High surge-capacity allows for output up to 120pct of rated power for up to 20 seconds -Easy starting for demanding appliances and equipment, from RV air conditioners to air compressors and power tools -Embedded heat sensors monitor critical components -Auto shut-off when overload is sensed -Low oil shut-off -Multi-monitor displays: voltage, frequency, hours of operation, and overload condition -Full tubular steel frame for maximum durability -Sound absorbing lining and enclosure -Three layer steel fuel tank -Auto-Power System adjusts the engine speed to meet power requirement -Extra large muffler -Full 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty from Robin Subaru Generator Specifications: -Type: Inverter -Voltage Regulation: Inverter -Frequency/Phase: 60 Hz/Single Phase -Voltage: 120V -Max. Output: 3200 Watts -Max. Amps: 26.7 -Rated Output: 2500 Watts -Rated Amps: 23.3 -dbA Rating @ 7 meters: 58 dbA -Current Protection: Electronic Circuit Breaker and GFCI Engine Specifications: -Engine Type: Subaru OHC -Engine Model: EX21 -Horsepower: 7.0 -Fuel tank capacity: 2.9 Gallons -Continuous Operation (hours @ rated load): 6.5 -Battery not included -Battery Recommendation: Interstate YTX7L-BS -3 Receptacles: (GFCI 120 V - 20A Duplex), (120 V - 30A Tist Lock), and (12 V DC Charging) -Multi-monitor with LED display: Volt meter, hour meter, frequency and overload condition
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