CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. All Power America APGG10000GLE

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Winner:

DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons to buy DuroStar DS5500EH:

  • button icon Has an Idle control which holds RPM at a constant level even under heavy loads which saves fuel and reduces noise.
  • button icon Has plenty of power- 5500 starting watts and 4500 running watts
  • button icon Runs on dual fuel which gives you freedom and flexibility of fuel choice.
  • button icon Has a powerful 225cc OHV engine which allows it to power up your essentials
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Runners Up:

All Power America APGG10000GLE

Reasons to buy All Power America APGG10000GLE :

  • button icon Electric button start and recoil start
  • button icon A high 10000 watt peak power
  • button icon Takes up to 11 hours at 1/2 load
  • button icon Easily accessible propane/gas tank
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
WINNER :

All Power America APGG10000GLE

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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Cold Start Technology
  • Noise Level (dBA)
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. All Power America APGG10000GLE

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

It is a portable generator. Can be easily transported to another location

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

10000 watt ratted power – powerful power for use

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

8000 watts for gas and 7000 watts for propane

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Ready

Yes

RV ready - Contains never flat wheels and fold down locking handles for safe storage

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
No

Yes

Runs using gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

NA

Yes

Spends 11 hours on 1/2 load – provides a long lighting time during power shortage

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

It can be recoiled to start operation

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

Features an electric key start – push to start

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

Yes

Has a quick manual switch – switch from gas to propane when gas is low for dual fueling

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline and Propane

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

120 volts

Yes

1x120 V/240 V

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

15 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

Contains 430 cc OHV air cooled engine type – delivers up to 11 hours on half load

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is designed with cold start technology for quick start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is easy to start since it has an optional electric key and an optional recoil start key

Yes

Easy to start. Uses electric push button start. Manual work is not necessary

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

8 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

20 lb

Yes

N/A

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

8 hours

Yes

11 hours

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

Yes

N/A

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor to protect the engine from being damaged

Yes

Yes – built with a red oil alert button. Shuts down automatically when fuel tank is empty.

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

Yes, the air can cool it off after being heated

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

224cc

Yes

420 cc engine capacity with on/off circuit breaker option

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Available

Yes

N/A

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

69 dba

No

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tools at once

Yes

Multi-purpose in nature. Ideal for homes, mobile houses, camps and tailgating

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It a heavy duty equipment since it is able to run high voltage equipments at any time you need

Yes

Perfect for heavy duty - Can be used during camps, as backup power in homes, during tailgating or mobile homes

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Built with a frame

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Button electric start and recoil start

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Constructed with an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Twist Lock and (2)120V 20A GFCI Outlet

Yes

Protected circuit breaker outlets. Has a 1 x 120 V plus 1 x 120 V/240 V twist-lock outlets.

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Easy to transfer to another location

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

107 Kg – includes shipping weight

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

Yes

2 big solid wheels –moves smoothly across multiple surfaces

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Locking fold down handles – has small footprint for simple storage

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

N/A

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

8" Pneumatic Knobby Style Solid Fill Tires, Flip-Up Stow Away Handles, Generator Tool Kit and the Owner's Manual

Yes

Comes with 1 12V batteries

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

Shuts down immediately it senses a low oil level in fuel tank

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil is low to protect the engine

Yes

Low level oil shut down – protects the engine from getting damaged

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

69 dba

Yes

76 dB – won’t cause hearing complication after long use

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
Yes

• It is designed to run on propane / gasoline for maximum convenience • It uses propane which can be stored for many years • Has a super quite muffler which reduces noise during operations • The generator sits on a frame with four-point isolated motor mounts which enables smooth operation. • Has flexible line that allows easy connecting to all tanks of different sizes.

Yes

• Features dual wheels for easy transportation • Low level oil shut down that keeps engine safe • Up to 8 gallons of fuel capacity • High peak power of 1000 watt, 8000 for gas and 7000 watt for LPG • Has a locking fold down handle for easy storage • An air cooled OHV engine of 420 cc • Features an horse power of 15 HP • Runs for approximately 11 hours at 1/2 load • Can electrically button start and also recoil start • Portable to transport to another place • Always RV ready with never flat wheels • A quick manual switch for easy operation • Compact design for easy storage with 81.3 x 53.3 x 63.5 cm • Has an hour’s meter to display run time • Features a generator leg for support at all times • Dual fuel generator – gasoline and propane • Multiple purpose device – camping, homes, tailgating and mobile home • Easily accessible and refill gas tank • Durable construction material • Safety lock with keys • 1 12V batteries included in the package • Soft rubber material on handle – nonslip • A user manual included

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America APGG10000GLE
No

Yes

• Produces some sound with noise level of 76 db • Does not use solar • Limited color range – black and red • Exposed wires need to be kept safe

All Power America APGG10000GLE

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