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| About - Generac GP5500 5939 |
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The Generac GP5500 5939 is part of the generator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, generator models like the GP5500 5939 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - Generac GP5500 5939 | |
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Claimed output (watts) |
5500 |
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Fuel type |
Gasoline |
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Weight (lbs.) |
212 |
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Fuel shutoff |
Yes |
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Low-oil shutoff |
Yes |
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Electric start |
No |
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Fuel gauge |
Yes |
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent bang for the buck
1/25/2013
Pros
Economical
Reliable
Solid Construction
Cons
none
Best Uses
Emergency Home Power
Comment:
Excellent generator, especially at this price point. With respect to complaints about noise, this unit actually has an excellent muffler .... Most of the noise is mechanical engine noise, not exhaust noise. Recommendation - after manufacturer's break-in period using traditional 30W engine oil, switch to a high-quality synthetic 10W30 (I used Amsoil ASE). The engine noise difference is amazing - subjectively about 50% less noisy using the synthetic oil!
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
Dirty Power
1/14/2013
Pros
Cons
Dirty Power
Best Uses
Comment:
An addendum to my 10/4/2012 review entitled Not for use with sensitive electronics<br /><br />One thing I forgot to mention when referreing to Dirty Power put out by this generator (This is rated at 23-28% Total Harmonic Distorion, while the recommendation fo relectronics is 5% max THD): <br /><br />Back in the day when heating control systems were just thermostat controlled switches, how clean or pure the power was did not cause as much of an issue. However, most modern heating systems have electronic controls. Some of these will simply not run on dirty power. If you are relying on this to run your heating system during a power outage, be sure to check if your system will actually run on this. A call to the heating system control manufacturer may be in order, or plug it in and try it out.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Needs an outside enclosure
1/3/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
The power goes out when the weather is bad meaning, it's raining or snowing outside. If you place the generator out in the rain or snow you will ruin it. In an attached garage, with the garage doors open, a running generators exhaust will migrate into the home. So the only practical solution is to have an outside enclosure for the generator.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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