Duromax XP5500EH Dual Fuel 5500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
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About Duromax XP5500EH Dual Fuel 5500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator
Overall Feedback:
75% positive
84% found maintenance straightforward, but 16% faced complications
I am very particular about the maintenance of my small engines. I keep fresh oil and fuel in them while in use and do not let old fuel sit in the tank, even with a stabilizer.
I advise burning/drain fresh fuel, not overloading, changing oil, and storing the battery in a warm place to maintain the generator.
I emphasize the importance of maintaining the generator by changing the oil, using fresh fuel, running it dry after each use, and properly grounding it.
I suggest running the tank completely empty after each use and storing the battery in a warm place to maintain the generator.
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94% liked the fuel efficiency
I was pleasantly surprised to find that the fuel economy of the generator was better than what was listed in the service manual. I consistently get 12+ hours per tankful, even while running multiple appliances.
86% found it resistant to various weather conditions
After sitting for six months in 7° weather, the generator started right away even after the battery was unplugged for an unknown amount of time, proving its weather-resistant and durable nature.
97% found it easy to start up
I started each generator with the turn of the key, ran them for an hour, drained the oil, and refilled with fresh.
Starting the motor by hand is easy enough if the battery loses too much charge, but the electric start works fine.
88% appreciated the long runtime, but 12% found it limited
I was able to use the generator for 7 hours before refilling as it has a long run time on a full tank.
I expected 8 hours of run time on 4 gallons of gas but got close to 15 hours. This includes specific information like the amount of gas used and the expected run time, based on my experience.
According to the manual, the generator can run for 12 hours on a 4 gallon tank of gasoline, but the box states it is only 8 hours.
90% appreciated the high power output, but 10% found it insufficient
When I use the 7HP Duro 282cc generator, the water output is 30-50% less compared to the 389cc generator.
84% found it easy to transport
97% were satisfied with the quiet operation
I started the generator in my garage to check the noise level and found it to be lower than expected.
The noise level rating is 69 DB and it is very tolerable. It is almost imperceptible from inside the house when heard from a distance of 60.
