I have to give it 5 stars in every category. I bought 2, so I could give it 10 stars, and I do. I live in Florida, so a generator is not a luxury. Ok maybe 2 is a luxury. We are supposed to be the Sunshine State, but we have a 6 month long season, all-inclusive of storms, lightning, rain, hurricanes, tornadoes. June 1 thru November 30. Go figure.
The following information comes to you, compliments of 2022 Hurricane Ian. I hope this helps you with a few real-time answers about this product.
Yes its noisy, its a generator, DUH! It is not bad compared to others. Its a generator, noise is ok. Think of it as peace of mind. Think about it, its great to hear it, because it is working. If you don't hear it, you are out of gas, it is broken, or somebody stole it. A little noise can be a positive. Vibration is minimal compared to my other generator.
For the money, its is a GREAT VALUE. For MORE money, its a GREAT VALUE. Performance was great on both on first use. I did the break-in on one in advance, the other, in an actual power outage.
Small footprint, smaller than my old generator with more running watts, and more fuel efficient.
Nice control panel. LED display gives you readings for Volts and Frequency and Timer (total and current session), with a little button on it to switch between readings.
Speaking of Frequency, this is an inverter. So its is CLEAN AC Power. Mine with a calibrated frequency meter tested and measured a steady 60.02 Hz. I am an Electronics Technician, and that's incredible. Better than your house frequency I bet. It is Inverter technology, so your sensitive appliances that cost a lot more than this, will thank you for CLEAN AC.
I followed the manual. Easy to read. Do what its says. I called to ask a few questions, and they were very responsive. 3 year warranty. Do take care of it. Treat it good. When you need help, they stand behind their product.
My best friend (who recommended this to me) said, changing the oil is "easy". I said, yeah, right! Nope, I was wrong. Is so easy a caveman can do it. I hate changing oil, but its so easy. Just a get a shallow pan, and they have a built-in hose, and they give you flex tube funnel.
Speaking of maintenance... 5 hour variable load break-in with a NON synthetic 10-30, then change the oil. I used a synthetic made for small engines made by TORO, but there are several good synthetics out there, I also like Mobil1. Use Ethanol Free fuel. These people worked hard to build a good product at a good price that will be there for you when you need it. So its on you to make sure that its stays that way.
Most important, be safe. Any generator has the potential for good... and for bad. Follow the rules in wiring and location. Prepare in advance, so you do not make poor choices in the event of an emergency. Have a plan in place, train yourself and others for safe startup and operation. This applies to all generators. Personal injury, property damage, and death to homeowners and Electric Company workers have resulted because of poor planning and choices. Just a reminder.
In summary, I have friends with the same model and they love it, which is why I own it, twice. I have also recommended it to others and they now own it. All are very happy. I would not hesitate to buy again (which I did) or recommend this product to others (also did).
Be safe. Peace.
I am Spartacus
| Brand | Champion Power Equipment |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 8750 watts |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Power Source | Gas Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Item Weight | 155.4 Pounds |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Output Wattage | 8750 Watts |
| Special Feature | Electric |
| Included Components | Flexible Oil Funnel|USB Adapter|Battery Charging Cables |
| Color | Yellow/Black |
| Product Dimensions | 26.6"L x 25.6"W x 23.7"H |
| Model Name | 8750-Watt DH Series |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
| Ignition System Type | electric start |
| Tank Volume | 2 Gallons |
| Engine Displacement | 420 Cubic Centimeters |
| Runtime | 10 hours |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Starting Wattage | 8750 Watts |
| Running Wattage | 7000 Watts |
| Manufacturer | Champion Power Equipment |
| Part Number | 100520 |
| Item Weight | 155.4 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 100520 |
| Size | 420cc |
| Style | 8750-Watt + Gas + Electric Start |
| Pattern | Inverter |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Electric |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lead Acid |
| Warranty Description | Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts |
