CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

DuroStar DS5500EH VS. All Power America G1200

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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 G1200

Reasons to buy All Power America G1200 :

  • button icon Has a peak power of 1600 watt
  • button icon Up to 1.3 gallon fuel capacity
  • button icon Long runtime – 9 hours on half tank
  • button icon Quite operation of 65 db
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
WINNER :

DuroStar DS5500EH

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

All Power America G1200

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Comparison Winner
DuroStar DS5500EH

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • CARB Compliant
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
  • Wheel type
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – DuroStar DS5500EH VS. All Power America G1200

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

69 pounds – can be easily carried both indoors and outdoors by a single person.

Starting Watts

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

1600 watts

Running Stats

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

4500 watts

Yes

1200 watts

RV Ready

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Ready

Yes

Comes with solid handle and dual outlets – G1200 is RV ready

Gas Powered

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

Runs on gas

Run Time on Full Tank

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

NA

Yes

18 hours on a full tank load and 9 hours on half a tank load

Recoil Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Recoil start is optional

Yes

Can be electrically / manually powered on

Electric Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Electric start is optional

Yes

Built with an easy to use electronic start button on it

Dual Fuel

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is designed to use propane / gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline fuel type

AMPERAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

36.6A / 18.8A

Yes

N/A

VOLTAGE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 V 10 A AC and 12 V8.3A

FREQUENCY

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

N/A

HORSEPOWER

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

7.5HP

Yes

3 HP

ENGINE TYPE

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

4-Cycle air-cooled spark-ignition

Yes

Features a OHV air cooled engine

ENGINE SPEED

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

N/A

CARB Compliant

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is CARB Complaint

No

CSA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
No

No

EPA Certified

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is EPA Certified

Yes

Has been certified by EPA – safe to be used

Cold Start Technology

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

Easy to Start

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Very easy to start – doesn’t require complicated startup. Just click on the button for power on or off

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

4 gallons

Yes

Has a 1.3 gallon fuel capacity

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

20 lb

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

8 hours

Yes

Runs for 9 hours at a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

8 hours at ½ load on 20 lb. tank

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Built with a low oil shut –off. Automatically powers down the generator once low oil has been detected in the fuel tank.

Air Cooled

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is air cooled

Yes

OHV air cooled engine – prevents G1200 from overheating after running for long hours

Engine Capacity

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

224cc

Yes

Features 98cc OHV engine capacity – able to run nonstop for long hours

Voltmeter

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Available

No

Noise Level (dBA)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

69 dba

Yes

65 db – will operate quietly not to disturb your peace at home or work

Multi-Purpose

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Has a multi-purpose ability – can be used at home and workplaces

Heavy Duty

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Ability to perform heavy duty. Will work as emergency power at home. Also powers up the jobsite during blackouts.

Solar Generator

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
No

No

Framed for Durability

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is framed for durability

Yes

Has been Neutral bonded to frame – built to a long time

Starting method

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Electric / recoil method

Yes

Electric and manual starting method – easy to use button for on and off

DuroStar DS5500EH

DESIGN:

Open Frame

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It has a frame

Yes

Designed with an open frame

Outlets

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

2 x 120 V AC Outlet and 1 x 12 V DC output outlets

Portable

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It is portable since it is easily transported

Yes

Compact and lightweight – easily moved to multiple locations

Weight

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

130 lbs

Yes

69 pounds in total weight – easy to transfer to another location

Wheel type

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Solid- fill wheels

No

Handle style

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

Has a Wheel kit w/ front handle for easy transporting

Yes

Metallic handle type – easy to carry during movement

Warranty

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Yes

Tagged with warranty on purchase – date and model

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

36.00 x 24.00 x 24.00 Inches

No

Included Accessories

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

N/A

DuroStar DS5500EH

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

It automatically shuts off indicating low oil

Yes

Its engine will shut down once it detects low oil level

Low oil shutdown

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

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

Yes

Yes - Shuts down instantly on low oil to protect the engine from harm

Noise Level

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
Yes

69 dba

Yes

65 db noise level – very low noise level that goes unnoticed most times

CONCLUSION

Pros

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
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

• Heavy duty for home and workplace light up • Suitable for transportation from one place to another due to low weight • Contains a high peak power of up to 1600 watts and 1200 watts of rated power • Certified by EPA • Compact size that fits in small spaces with 21 x 16 x 16 inches • Features a low oil level shut down when fuel tank is low • Long run time of up to 9 hours at half load • 1.3 large fuel gallon capacity • Mild operating noise of only 65 db • 98 CC OHV air cooled engine • Built with 2 x 120 V AC outlet and 1 x 12 V DC Output • Simple to start – comes with owner’s manual • Has been framed for durability • High quality handle type for strong support • Provides warranty after purchase • Portable during transportation • Choke lever with open and close function

Cons

DuroStar DS5500EH
All Power America G1200
No

Yes

• Not built with foldable handles and sometimes hard to store • It is Non- CARB complaint • Generator is not able to use solar – requires high fuel maintenance • Not an entire quiet generator • Doesn’t have wheels built to it

All Power America G1200

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