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What are the best portable generators?
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Westinghouse WH7500E
$849.99
40 h
May 24, 2017
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DuroStar DS4000S
$262.16
16 h
May 24, 2017
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Yamaha EF2000iS
$989.10
42 h
May 24, 2017
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Westinghouse WH7500E
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It's easy to start
You don't need to pull a cord repeatedly, as it is with other generators. Just press the start button and it turns on.
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Quite noisy
This generator produces about 70 dB of noise, which is comparable to a working vacuum cleaner.
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40 h
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Automatically shuts off when too low on oil
The generator has an auto shut-off feature that prevents it from running on fumes. This is a safety measure, as generators that are low on fuel tend to start jerking violently from side to side.
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Difficult to measure energy output
It's quite difficult to manage or monitor the electricity output, since the generator doesn’t have a built-in voltmeter for that.
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Adjustable electricity output
You can use the Automatic Voltage Regulator to control energy output and save power.
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Not friendly to the environment
This generator wasn't approved by California Air Resources Board (CARB), the agency that deals with environmental protection, specifically air pollution.
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It's difficult to drain fuel
It's quite difficult to drain the gasoline, since the generator does not have any outlet/drainage for that.
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Doesn't have DC outlets
You can't use this generator to power devices that use DC, which isn't critical, since almost every household appliance is powered by AC.
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DuroStar DS4000S
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Great value
This functinonal generator is very affordable compared to similar options, that can cost just under a thousand dollars.
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Electricity consumption is hard to monitor
It's hard to tell the rate of electricity consumption, because there isn't an integrated watt or amp meter on the machine.
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Run time:
16 h
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Fuel-efficient
This generator is equipped with the highly-efficient 7 HP 4-cycle engine. Considering its compact size, the 8-hour run time on a half-load is impressive.
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It's quite messy
While the generator is working, fuel tends to spill out a little, making this device quite untidy.
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Easy to start
To turn this generator on, you have to pull its start-up cord.
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You can monitor fuel consumption
The fuel tank of this generator has a built-in gauge for monitoring consumption.
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Clear controls
The generator is very easy to operate, even a non tech-savvy person will be able to use it.
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Yamaha EF2000iS
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Runs quietly
The noise produced by this generator amounts to about 50 dB, which is similar to a regular conversation between two people.
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Difficult maintenance
You don't want to leave this generator without use for too long, as it makes starting the engine increasingly hard.
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Run time:
42 h
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Highly mobile
The generator is easy to transport: it's lightweight (under 45 lbs) and compact (19.3 x 11.0 x 17.9 inches).
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Friendly to the environment
This generator was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board.
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