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I have around 15 small engines, lawn mowers, gensets, etc... always use sta-bil, never empty tanks anymore. Just keep them full, no problems ever, anymore. When you tear carbs apart every year, you learn. A little acetone every now and then. Do what you want, this works for me.
Great video!! I almost bought the Predator 3500, but definitely buying one and doing the same “upgrades” you suggested. Even a mechanical dummy can figure it out with your concise directions. Well done! 👊😃
Just got this generator and ran it for a hour to break it in. Then hooked it up to my camping trailer and figured I try the air conditioner which is a 15000 btu and it started it and ran it beautifully. This is the biggest load I would put on it. Love the size and weight compared to the bigger 3500 generators. I also ran it on just propane that’s the main reason I bought it since I don’t want to mess with gasoline. Great video with all the info and I also put a hour meter on it.
For both of you, you would not in any way need a soft start with a 3000W rated generator (continuous output rating, not peak) on a 15K BTU AC. The most inefficient dometic 15K BTU AC units will start on a generator capable of 2300W (continuous rated power). Even my 13.5K BTU AC will start in the dead of summer off an ecoflow 1800W rated output without soft start :) The only time you would get in trouble starting a 13.5 or 15K BTU AC with this generator would be if your hot water heaters electric side was turned on, or the microwave was running prior to the AC starting. Or, if you were running a 1000W+ draw other appliance like an electric heater, coffee pot or toaster prior to the AC starting up.
I loved the info and showing the easy mods. I also bought this generator two months ago. I have about 8 hours on it and 4-5 oil changes for the break in period. This is my first intro to generators and i may have gone over board with the oil changes. I can confirm that the last oil change looked a lot better then the first 3. I will be added the hour meter, the new plug and i already have the magnetic oil plug. I'm a visual leaner and i do appreciate you taking the time to do this. When you get to 50-hours miles a great video would be a overall maintenance video showing items listed on the service schedule. I would like to learn how to clean the Carb float bowl, how to check the valve clearance and how to remove carbon deposits on the cylinder head. Edit: i watched your first video, Thanks for showing the inside. I also been testing this Generator to run my HF Titanium 200 welder. I have run 6010, 6013 & 7018 sticks with it @ 120v. It seems to run okay when i'm able to start and hold the arc. Starting the arc is a bit hard as it takes 1 sec or so for the generator to rev up. Once it revs up to full power welding with it is a breeze. Is there a mod to trick the Gen to rev higher with out a load? I would like to rev it up the few times i weld with it. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it helped! I go overboard on oil changes in all my small equipment so no worries. Also, I will for sure do a maintenance check video down the road when I get some more time on the generator and will show valve clearance. As for revving it up, the only way I know offhand is to turn off auto-idle but that will not rev all the way up. Was thinking a small load to kep rev's up say 500W but that welder can easily run this gen right to its max. I will explore a bit on the idea of keeping revs up.
Sound sucks in this video sorry! Had to put on a wind filter in software as the air conditioner was blowing on the mic... and I did not realize that until after I shot the footage. All good - only part of the video is affected.
I’m breaking mine in as I type this. It arrived today as did my hour meter and magnetic oil plug. I plan on running this entirely on propane as a cheaper way of keeping the batteries charged in my motorhome while dry camping, I like the fact that I will be able to run one of my A/C’s without having to fire up my big generator.
@@MR_Garage I changed the oil after the first hour and it was pretty gray, looked a lot like yours. I ran it the second time for 1 1/2 hours and it cleared up quite a bit so I changed it and ran it another hour with a heat gun plugged in. It was cleaner than the second change so I put fresh oil in it and plugged it into my motorhome and turned the heat strip on on one of the a/c’s plus two small space heaters, I don’t know how many watts that is but it’s a pretty good load, it ran it fine. After an hour I changed the oil and it was dark like the first time. I repeated this process until I put 10 hours on it. The oil cleared up quite a bit so I switched over to Mobile 1. I haven’t run it since. Overall, I think it’s a good little generator, only time will tell. It is pretty loud when it’s loaded up, but you made that clear in your review. Oh yeah, by the way, I did turn one of my 13.5 btu a/c’s on and it ran it with no problem, no soft start needed. The voltage dropped to around 85 for a split second and then right back to 125. It cost me $530 delivered to the house from Walmart and arrived in two days. Quite a bargain if it stands the test of time.
Awesome video. I am thinking about getting two of these and a parallel kit. I will alternate using each to keep them broken in and such, but parallel them when I need to power a bunch of stuff, but like being able to separate them to run the fridge near the front of the house and a portable AC for the back bedroom if power is lost. Live in Florida and get hurricanes. I like doing 2 because if one were to tank, I would have the other and could replace the bad one. I like that even though it is self contained, it is easy to fill and drain the oil and same with the fuel drain.
I like the idea of doing two in parallel as well. You can use a single to save fuel when large demand is not needed or a pair when higher demand is required. Makes more sense to me that buying a single large unit.
Best video on this little generator, I bought mine a few months ago, I have not changed the oil yet was not sure how. I bought a hour meter but have not installed it. I only ran it about 5 hours so far. I will change the oil and dipstick asap and install my meter. Only issue I have had with this generator is we were camping it was like 102 outside and this thing overheats and turned off. Do u think it was becuase of the thin shiTTy break in oil? Thanks for the info!
Hello! Oil change is critical especially with break in oil. It is not designed to be used for long. I am in Arizona and in my tests, it was over 105 in all cases, sometimes hotter. I have yet to experience any overheating but will keep and eye on it and report back if it happens. How much of a load did you have on the generator when it shut down? - Just curious.
@@MR_Garage Just the AC in me 16FQ wolfpup 13.5 btu I think. In testing I can run the AC and the Microwave no problems. I will do a oil change and retest. I love the generator but I need to stay on.
Great video! I am only skeptical because of how cheap it is in price for 4,000 watts. I had predator and powerhorse. This would be a generator I would use daily for work. In your opinion, is this a work horse??
4000 is its peak surge rating. 3200 running watts - continuous power. Never had a problem with mine! Just runs. Keep it well maintained for a good life span.
Hey Kevin, They are all listed in the video description. The new YT layout makes it kinda hard to find but all is there. Here are the plug options. I mostly use Denso as of late as you do not need the terminal nut separate. Equal in quality and performance to the NGK. DENSO UPGRADED IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE GENERATOR. WILL FIRE AND START EVEN WHEN WET FOULED. DO NOT CHANGE THE GAP! amzn.to/48zu7EF NGK UPGRADED IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE GENERATOR. WILL FIRE AND START EVEN WHEN WET FOULED. DO NOT CHANGE THE GAP! amzn.to/3OHYPEC (SEE TERMINAL NUT NEEDED IN THE NEXT LINK) ***** For the NGK spark plug upgrade, you will need a terminal nut. You can buy this one in the link or you can unscrew the one on the factory plug (takes some force) and use that. amzn.to/3PqzpMH
I have not had a need to jet it yet on gas. Just runs. No thick spark arrestor to clog at altitude when it starts to run really rich. Also, this carb is pretty advanced with the propane addition. Kind of gave it the side eye when I had the case apart thinking how much I did not want to take it apart 😅But in reality, likely not bad at all to figure out a jet if needed. For me though, this gen will only ever be run on propane. No plans to ever run it on gas again unless there is an emergency and I have no option.
It was. Fully understanding the concrete can amplify the sound a little. BUT, I am testing all generators this way so apples to apples. Who is to say an RV or TT is not parked on a slab at a site? What would be interesting, is a quick test of how much of a difference does it actually make. Will maybe do that in a future video. My bet is not more than a 3dB change.
Does your spark plug wire socket have a rubber boot around it that pushes firmly into the surround hole around the spark plug? Mine only has an upper rubber “cap” that covers the top of the hole, but no rubber around the plastic wire connector. So it vibrates. I think it’s missing on my unit. I have other brand units that have the rubber that makes a firm seal around that hole and keeps it secure. Any chance you can add some photos of yours?
I have been thinking about this more as I got the newer model and am trying to return it now as you ended up returning it as they have fixed nothing. The thing I have been thinking about with this generator is how long do you think it will last? My understanding is that most generators are either 3,600 RPM or top out at 3,600 RPM. This one is clear it is spinning much faster under load. I have heard that these go at 4,500 RPM. Can you confirm as what I hear, this sounds likely. Also noise wise, I would think 3,600 RPM would be quieter. As I live in a "hippy place" that bans a lot of generators and I am coming across other generators that have glaring QA issues, the next generator I am finding in this class is the Predator 5000. While these are very different generators, I would like to see a comparison between this generator and the Predator 5000. You have mentioned a Predator before when reviewing this Pulsar, but I am wondering if you are willing to deep dive between these two so we can more clearly see how very different these two are and the pros and cons of both. Right off the bat there is the elephant in the room in that the Predator 5000 is a 110 lb beast for nearly twice as much money compared to this 'tiny' generator. But there are a lot of details that could cause someone to buy one or another. One is I am curious about is support as so far Pulsar support is sucking. If you have a warranty, need to know how good it is really rather than just going I am going to void it, so it doesn't matter.
I had a predator 3500 for a long time. Excellent generator but also well over 110lbs with fuel. The 5000 is very large but an excellent generator according to reviews. I have no plans to purchase one. Polaris support is pretty bad. I have tried to use their support before. For basic answers they are quick. But once you get into troubleshooting or more in-depth topics, they stop responding. They seem to just rely on returns through their vendors. For some, that is the best route. For others like us that can resolve something, leaves us with little to work with.
@@MR_Garage what I hit for returns through Amazon is they subletted through Skytech who said they would not take returns, so Amazon was talking about an A-to-z refund. However, I was thinking about what you said about changing the spark plug straight out of the box and so changed the spark plug and that helped a lot. Still not a great idle, but not sputtering and surging anymore.
Not sure what you are doing, have installed countless hour meters, never an issue with them coming off. Maybe I should show my method when I review my next generator 🤔
I’m thinking of getting this unit and I have experience with a bunch of other inverter gens, including Honda, Yamaha, predator, champion and generac. How does the sound compare to other suitcase units ? In your first video you said it’s about as quiet as the big predator 3500 at idle. What are your thoughts at 50 and 100% load. It seemed to really scream load at full load. Not that anyone should be running full load for any period of time. But how was 50% compared to other units ?
Hello. At idle and say 50-60% range, it is very comparable to any other smaller inverter generator. Very normal and tolerable. Once you rev to 100% load, it is louder than others I have used. Not talking crazy loud or open frame loud, but noticeably louder than I would have expected and will not pass state park tests at full tilt. A trade off for how compact it is and ultra low weight. The little engine has to be much higher performance to be able to produce this level of output which = louder.
Mine got delivered today and it is misfiring. Starts up ok, but does not run too smooth. It seems to get better if I adjust the choke. I’ve only done the break in so far. All on propane. Any thoughts? Thanks
@@MR_Garage Just the initial 1 hour break in so far. Have not changed the oil. I’ll probably change the oil, add an NGK, and do the second break in sometime in the next few days. Rough idle. It purs for a few seconds and then sputters, then repeats.
i have a 2022 jayo flight slx and it is a 30 amp rv. It does have a 13,500-BTU, roof-mounted A/C would generator be able to run not just my ac but my whole rv? just asking for your opinion.
Correct. Leave hot water on propane. Will run AC and say, Microwave too just fine. Might even run AC and Hot water element too (no microwave), would have to test it. Ac should draw around 1600W so you have to pick what high draw items you want to run as you can only pick 2 (ac+water or ac+microwave)
@@MR_Garage thank you so much. Your video explained so much and have made buying a generator much easier. I'm going to buy the one in the video now that I know all the info.
Yikes....somehow I got from your AZ link for the plug and ended up with a NGK BR7EIX....ordered it back in November and just tried to swap the plug in the new gen today. What a shock to pull out this itty bitty plug only to find it wasn't what I had ordered. Don't know how I used the link here and ended up wrong as I see the link now works...oh well...out $12 for a plug I will never use unless I get a Lambretta or something it fits :(
Very sorry about that but I have not changed the links to the NGK plugs since posting? I did add a denso version is all. Wonder if Amazon shipped the wrong one?
@MR_Garage I checked, they did ship what I ordered. I have the correct one on order. Think I am going to pass on the valve lash. Appears to be a major teardown to reach the valve cover.
A very difficult question to answer, depends on the load and even altitude. In this video, around the 21 minute mark, I give some numbers. For me, it used 1.6lbs of propane at 50% load in 1 hour. ruclips.net/video/nXvHuABNnXc/видео.html
I know that's a tough one. I called Pulsar and asked them. Took a while, and their best guess was about 1/2 gallon per hour. As you say, it all depends on the load and more. Between your answer and theirs. I think I may buy one. So much less mess, less smell, no liquid spills, and no more plugged carbs from old gas. 2 twenty lbers would work well with off grid camping. On propane. Are they a bit harder to start, or in cold weather? I'm going to use it for my travel trailer with 2 lithium 100ah batteries and 600 watts of solar. Ha! Now I need to put an inverter in the camper too. @@MR_Garage
Sounds like a good setup! And yes - less mess, less smell, less to haul around. I dig propane for gens. I have not experienced any hard starting if the line is bled properly before first start. And starting after that is super easy, usually 1-2 pull.
15w40 is what I run in all my generators. The brand I use is Rotella T6. T4 and T5 are also cheaper and excellent for small engines. I just choose to use T6.
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I have around 15 small engines, lawn mowers, gensets, etc... always use sta-bil, never empty tanks anymore. Just keep them full, no problems ever, anymore. When you tear carbs apart every year, you learn. A little acetone every now and then. Do what you want, this works for me.
Great video!! I almost bought the Predator 3500, but definitely buying one and doing the same “upgrades” you suggested. Even a mechanical dummy can figure it out with your concise directions. Well done! 👊😃
Much appreciated! The 3500 is a great gen but this one makes so much more sense.
Just got this generator and ran it for a hour to break it in. Then hooked it up to my camping trailer and figured I try the air conditioner which is a 15000 btu and it started it and ran it beautifully. This is the biggest load I would put on it. Love the size and weight compared to the bigger 3500 generators. I also ran it on just propane that’s the main reason I bought it since I don’t want to mess with gasoline. Great video with all the info and I also put a hour meter on it.
Does your ac have a soft start set up?
Yeah does it have a soft start?
For both of you, you would not in any way need a soft start with a 3000W rated generator (continuous output rating, not peak) on a 15K BTU AC. The most inefficient dometic 15K BTU AC units will start on a generator capable of 2300W (continuous rated power). Even my 13.5K BTU AC will start in the dead of summer off an ecoflow 1800W rated output without soft start :)
The only time you would get in trouble starting a 13.5 or 15K BTU AC with this generator would be if your hot water heaters electric side was turned on, or the microwave was running prior to the AC starting. Or, if you were running a 1000W+ draw other appliance like an electric heater, coffee pot or toaster prior to the AC starting up.
I loved the info and showing the easy mods. I also bought this generator two months ago. I have about 8 hours on it and 4-5 oil changes for the break in period. This is my first intro to generators and i may have gone over board with the oil changes. I can confirm that the last oil change looked a lot better then the first 3.
I will be added the hour meter, the new plug and i already have the magnetic oil plug. I'm a visual leaner and i do appreciate you taking the time to do this. When you get to 50-hours miles a great video would be a overall maintenance video showing items listed on the service schedule. I would like to learn how to clean the Carb float bowl, how to check the valve clearance and how to remove carbon deposits on the cylinder head.
Edit: i watched your first video, Thanks for showing the inside. I also been testing this Generator to run my HF Titanium 200 welder. I have run 6010, 6013 & 7018 sticks with it @ 120v. It seems to run okay when i'm able to start and hold the arc. Starting the arc is a bit hard as it takes 1 sec or so for the generator to rev up. Once it revs up to full power welding with it is a breeze. Is there a mod to trick the Gen to rev higher with out a load? I would like to rev it up the few times i weld with it. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it helped! I go overboard on oil changes in all my small equipment so no worries. Also, I will for sure do a maintenance check video down the road when I get some more time on the generator and will show valve clearance.
As for revving it up, the only way I know offhand is to turn off auto-idle but that will not rev all the way up. Was thinking a small load to kep rev's up say 500W but that welder can easily run this gen right to its max. I will explore a bit on the idea of keeping revs up.
I want 125 titanium HF this unit out pwrs my elect plug home
Sound sucks in this video sorry! Had to put on a wind filter in software as the air conditioner was blowing on the mic... and I did not realize that until after I shot the footage. All good - only part of the video is affected.
I’m breaking mine in as I type this. It arrived today as did my hour meter and magnetic oil plug. I plan on running this entirely on propane as a cheaper way of keeping the batteries charged in my motorhome while dry camping, I like the fact that I will be able to run one of my A/C’s without having to fire up my big generator.
How has it been going?
@@MR_Garage I changed the oil after the first hour and it was pretty gray, looked a lot like yours. I ran it the second time for 1 1/2 hours and it cleared up quite a bit so I changed it and ran it another hour with a heat gun plugged in. It was cleaner than the second change so I put fresh oil in it and plugged it into my motorhome and turned the heat strip on on one of the a/c’s plus two small space heaters, I don’t know how many watts that is but it’s a pretty good load, it ran it fine. After an hour I changed the oil and it was dark like the first time. I repeated this process until I put 10 hours on it. The oil cleared up quite a bit so I switched over to Mobile 1. I haven’t run it since.
Overall, I think it’s a good little generator, only time will tell. It is pretty loud when it’s loaded up, but you made that clear in your review. Oh yeah, by the way, I did turn one of my 13.5 btu a/c’s on and it ran it with no problem, no soft start needed. The voltage dropped to around 85 for a split second and then right back to 125.
It cost me $530 delivered to the house from Walmart and arrived in two days. Quite a bargain if it stands the test of time.
Awesome video. I am thinking about getting two of these and a parallel kit. I will alternate using each to keep them broken in and such, but parallel them when I need to power a bunch of stuff, but like being able to separate them to run the fridge near the front of the house and a portable AC for the back bedroom if power is lost. Live in Florida and get hurricanes. I like doing 2 because if one were to tank, I would have the other and could replace the bad one. I like that even though it is self contained, it is easy to fill and drain the oil and same with the fuel drain.
I like the idea of doing two in parallel as well. You can use a single to save fuel when large demand is not needed or a pair when higher demand is required. Makes more sense to me that buying a single large unit.
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Best video on this little generator, I bought mine a few months ago, I have not changed the oil yet was not sure how. I bought a hour meter but have not installed it. I only ran it about 5 hours so far. I will change the oil and dipstick asap and install my meter. Only issue I have had with this generator is we were camping it was like 102 outside and this thing overheats and turned off. Do u think it was becuase of the thin shiTTy break in oil? Thanks for the info!
Hello! Oil change is critical especially with break in oil. It is not designed to be used for long. I am in Arizona and in my tests, it was over 105 in all cases, sometimes hotter. I have yet to experience any overheating but will keep and eye on it and report back if it happens. How much of a load did you have on the generator when it shut down? - Just curious.
@@MR_Garage Just the AC in me 16FQ wolfpup 13.5 btu I think. In testing I can run the AC and the Microwave no problems. I will do a oil change and retest. I love the generator but I need to stay on.
Unlikely but make sure the electric side of the hot water heater is off (switch in the outside cubby of the hot water heater)
Great video! I am only skeptical because of how cheap it is in price for 4,000 watts. I had predator and powerhorse. This would be a generator I would use daily for work. In your opinion, is this a work horse??
4000 is its peak surge rating. 3200 running watts - continuous power. Never had a problem with mine! Just runs. Keep it well maintained for a good life span.
I’m not seeing the links for the NGK plug and tip. Can you repost? Great videos, we really appreciate your work
Hey Kevin, They are all listed in the video description. The new YT layout makes it kinda hard to find but all is there. Here are the plug options. I mostly use Denso as of late as you do not need the terminal nut separate. Equal in quality and performance to the NGK.
DENSO UPGRADED IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE GENERATOR. WILL FIRE AND START EVEN WHEN WET FOULED. DO NOT CHANGE THE GAP!
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NGK UPGRADED IRIDIUM SPARK PLUG THAT WILL LAST THE LIFE OF THE GENERATOR. WILL FIRE AND START EVEN WHEN WET FOULED. DO NOT CHANGE THE GAP!
amzn.to/3OHYPEC (SEE TERMINAL NUT NEEDED IN THE NEXT LINK)
***** For the NGK spark plug upgrade, you will need a terminal nut. You can buy this one in the link or you can unscrew the one on the factory plug (takes some force) and use that.
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Great video! Have the plug & dipstick ordered. Did i miss the valve info? Or was that not mentioned?
Hello, Valve clearance for the GD400BN is Intake .007 and Exhaust is .009 .
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did you check your valve lash on this unit? 2 of these gens I looked at tight .0025 Exhaust .002 Intake cold
Nice review! That cable you're using to split it into 3 outlets. What kind of cable is that?
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@@MR_Garage Thank you!
Is there a high elevation kit for this generator?. We normally camp at around 7000 above sea level.
I have not had a need to jet it yet on gas. Just runs. No thick spark arrestor to clog at altitude when it starts to run really rich. Also, this carb is pretty advanced with the propane addition. Kind of gave it the side eye when I had the case apart thinking how much I did not want to take it apart 😅But in reality, likely not bad at all to figure out a jet if needed. For me though, this gen will only ever be run on propane. No plans to ever run it on gas again unless there is an emergency and I have no option.
Will Ai 2000 gas cap fit this? That issue using propane having cap in off position why not on this gen
was your BD test done on the concrete/asphalt in the background of the meter shot?
It was. Fully understanding the concrete can amplify the sound a little. BUT, I am testing all generators this way so apples to apples. Who is to say an RV or TT is not parked on a slab at a site? What would be interesting, is a quick test of how much of a difference does it actually make. Will maybe do that in a future video. My bet is not more than a 3dB change.
Does your spark plug wire socket have a rubber boot around it that pushes firmly into the surround hole around the spark plug? Mine only has an upper rubber “cap” that covers the top of the hole, but no rubber around the plastic wire connector. So it vibrates. I think it’s missing on my unit. I have other brand units that have the rubber that makes a firm seal around that hole and keeps it secure. Any chance you can add some photos of yours?
Mine has a grommet piece that sort of seats into the plastic surround. Not a tight fit but does not rattle.
Terrific video!! many watt generator would it take to run a sump pump? Would a Pulsar 2300 be able to do it or would this be a better choice?
Hello,
It should not problem. Look at the tag on the pump. What is the rated amperage draw? Will say something like 9.5A.
@@MR_Garage It states 8 amps, runs on a standard 120 outlet. Thank you for your reply!
There you go! 8A * 120V = 960W. That means a simple 1800W generator would run that without breaking a sweat.
Thank you very much!
I have been thinking about this more as I got the newer model and am trying to return it now as you ended up returning it as they have fixed nothing.
The thing I have been thinking about with this generator is how long do you think it will last? My understanding is that most generators are either 3,600 RPM or top out at 3,600 RPM. This one is clear it is spinning much faster under load. I have heard that these go at 4,500 RPM. Can you confirm as what I hear, this sounds likely. Also noise wise, I would think 3,600 RPM would be quieter.
As I live in a "hippy place" that bans a lot of generators and I am coming across other generators that have glaring QA issues, the next generator I am finding in this class is the Predator 5000. While these are very different generators, I would like to see a comparison between this generator and the Predator 5000. You have mentioned a Predator before when reviewing this Pulsar, but I am wondering if you are willing to deep dive between these two so we can more clearly see how very different these two are and the pros and cons of both. Right off the bat there is the elephant in the room in that the Predator 5000 is a 110 lb beast for nearly twice as much money compared to this 'tiny' generator. But there are a lot of details that could cause someone to buy one or another. One is I am curious about is support as so far Pulsar support is sucking. If you have a warranty, need to know how good it is really rather than just going I am going to void it, so it doesn't matter.
I had a predator 3500 for a long time. Excellent generator but also well over 110lbs with fuel. The 5000 is very large but an excellent generator according to reviews. I have no plans to purchase one.
Polaris support is pretty bad. I have tried to use their support before. For basic answers they are quick. But once you get into troubleshooting or more in-depth topics, they stop responding. They seem to just rely on returns through their vendors. For some, that is the best route. For others like us that can resolve something, leaves us with little to work with.
@@MR_Garage what I hit for returns through Amazon is they subletted through Skytech who said they would not take returns, so Amazon was talking about an A-to-z refund. However, I was thinking about what you said about changing the spark plug straight out of the box and so changed the spark plug and that helped a lot. Still not a great idle, but not sputtering and surging anymore.
When you start wrapping hour wires won’t stay on. Zip ties not working.
Not sure what you are doing, have installed countless hour meters, never an issue with them coming off. Maybe I should show my method when I review my next generator 🤔
I’m thinking of getting this unit and I have experience with a bunch of other inverter gens, including Honda, Yamaha, predator, champion and generac. How does the sound compare to other suitcase units ? In your first video you said it’s about as quiet as the big predator 3500 at idle. What are your thoughts at 50 and 100% load. It seemed to really scream load at full load. Not that anyone should be running full load for any period of time. But how was 50% compared to other units ?
Hello. At idle and say 50-60% range, it is very comparable to any other smaller inverter generator. Very normal and tolerable. Once you rev to 100% load, it is louder than others I have used. Not talking crazy loud or open frame loud, but noticeably louder than I would have expected and will not pass state park tests at full tilt. A trade off for how compact it is and ultra low weight. The little engine has to be much higher performance to be able to produce this level of output which = louder.
I’m thinking of buying this one soon. What’s the warranty and customer service like?
I have not had to work with then on warranty for the gd400bn. They did answer a question I had quickly!
Nice !
It is, thanks!
How many running Amps?
Rated at 25A on propane and 26.6A on gas. In my tests, it could do just over 26.6A on propane at 1000' elevation which is impressive. Same for gas.
Mine got delivered today and it is misfiring. Starts up ok, but does not run too smooth. It seems to get better if I adjust the choke. I’ve only done the break in so far. All on propane. Any thoughts? Thanks
How long of a break in and have you changed oil? Lots of misfires or just rough idle? How does it run under load?
@@MR_Garage Just the initial 1 hour break in so far. Have not changed the oil. I’ll probably change the oil, add an NGK, and do the second break in sometime in the next few days. Rough idle. It purs for a few seconds and then sputters, then repeats.
Will this be able to start and run a 1.6 hp air compressor ?
It should, that is just under 1200 watts with a large inrush at startup. I see zero issue on paper with it running this compressor.
i have a 2022 jayo flight slx and it is a 30 amp rv. It does have a 13,500-BTU, roof-mounted A/C would generator be able to run not just my ac but my whole rv? just asking for your opinion.
With ease (but no electric side of the hot water heater). All else will be PLENTY.
@MR_garage ok so as long as I don't use the water heater it's all good but if the ac is off can it power up the water heater?
Correct. Leave hot water on propane. Will run AC and say, Microwave too just fine. Might even run AC and Hot water element too (no microwave), would have to test it. Ac should draw around 1600W so you have to pick what high draw items you want to run as you can only pick 2 (ac+water or ac+microwave)
@@MR_Garage thank you so much. Your video explained so much and have made buying a generator much easier. I'm going to buy the one in the video now that I know all the info.
Yikes....somehow I got from your AZ link for the plug and ended up with a NGK BR7EIX....ordered it back in November and just tried to swap the plug in the new gen today. What a shock to pull out this itty bitty plug only to find it wasn't what I had ordered. Don't know how I used the link here and ended up wrong as I see the link now works...oh well...out $12 for a plug I will never use unless I get a Lambretta or something it fits :(
Very sorry about that but I have not changed the links to the NGK plugs since posting? I did add a denso version is all. Wonder if Amazon shipped the wrong one?
@MR_Garage I checked, they did ship what I ordered. I have the correct one on order. Think I am going to pass on the valve lash. Appears to be a major teardown to reach the valve cover.
For valve lash, I only recommend checking / setting if the generator starts to have issues or at 300 hours or more.
@@MR_Garage I thought the suggestion was to remove the valve cover before running the engine to grease the gasket so it doesn't tear later.
What is the propane consumption per hour or how long does a 20 lb cylinder last?
A very difficult question to answer, depends on the load and even altitude. In this video, around the 21 minute mark, I give some numbers. For me, it used 1.6lbs of propane at 50% load in 1 hour. ruclips.net/video/nXvHuABNnXc/видео.html
I know that's a tough one. I called Pulsar and asked them. Took a while, and their best guess was about 1/2 gallon per hour. As you say, it all depends on the load and more. Between your answer and theirs. I think I may buy one. So much less mess, less smell, no liquid spills, and no more plugged carbs from old gas. 2 twenty lbers would work well with off grid camping. On propane. Are they a bit harder to start, or in cold weather? I'm going to use it for my travel trailer with 2 lithium 100ah batteries and 600 watts of solar. Ha! Now I need to put an inverter in the camper too.
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Sounds like a good setup! And yes - less mess, less smell, less to haul around. I dig propane for gens. I have not experienced any hard starting if the line is bled properly before first start. And starting after that is super easy, usually 1-2 pull.
Did I miss your instruction?What should we gap the Denso spark plug at?
DO NOT gap the iridium plug. Leave it exactly as it came.
Nice! This gen is on sale on Amazon for $499! amzn.to/3IkwNeL
What was the oil used?
15w40 is what I run in all my generators. The brand I use is Rotella T6. T4 and T5 are also cheaper and excellent for small engines. I just choose to use T6.