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Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton 30676 Portable Generator :
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It is a portable device
Requires less effort to transport – portable with wheels and handle to support transportation
12500 watts
4375 watts – can light and power up small tools
9500 watts
3500 watts
Ready
RV ready – features a travel trailer 30 R receptacle
Yes, it is gas powered
Fueled by gasoline. Takes in 5 gallons at 1/2 load
About 14 hours on full tank. Long time of power supply
Recoil start is optional
Yes – recoil to start
It can be electric started thou it is optional
Gasoline
Gasoline
36 Amps @ 240V 79 Amps @120V (running Amp)_ 52 Amps @ 240V 104 Amps @120V (starting Amp)
Runs at 29.2 amps and at a peak 36.5 amps
120 / 240 volts
Delivers AC 120 V –has an automatic voltage regulation
60 Hz
60 Hz – can finish 60 cycles of complete wave sequence in a second
OHV 4-Stroke
308 cc 4 stroke OHV engine type – durable and reliable overtime
3600 RPM
N/A
It is CARB complaint
Meets all the CSA standards – CSA certified
It is EPA certified
Uses cold start technology for quick and easy start in cold weather
N/A
It is easy to start since it has three alternatives from which you can choose one to use
Use a easy convectional pull start mechanism to start
6.6 gallons
Up to 5 gallons of gasoline capacity
17.5 hours with remote and electric start
Spends 14 hours of runtime – at 50%. No need for regular fueling
Has a low oil shut off sensor which protects the engine from damage by turning the generator off when it detects low oil levels
It is air cooled
457cc
308 cc
N/A
73 DBA
N/A
It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many toots at ago such as lights, A/C and others
Powers up small tools, RV air conditioner and backup power for home – multi purpose
It is a heavy duty machine since it can power up all your home essentials when you need it
Takes up heavy duty tasks with ease – RV camping, home lighting and connection
It is framed for durability
Yes, it is framed for durability
Electric / recoil start method / remote
Recoil or manual start method - rewind the recoil starter to begin
Has an open frame
Open frame design
(2) Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R), (1) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), (1) 120/240V 50A (14-50R) and (2) 5V USB ports
1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlet
It is portable since it is designed with single fold-down handles for easy transportation
Can be transferred to any location for use without much effort
50.00 lbs.
114.6 pounds
10" Solid Wheels
7 inches never go flat wheels – glides smoothly across multiple floors
Has single fold-down handle for its flexible transportation / movement
Folding handle – easies movement to other places
Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company
2 years limited warranty
31.00 x 21.00 x 23.00 inches
Oil Bottle, an Oil Funnel, Spark Plug Wrench, Battery and a Battery Float Charger
Comes with oil – helps with maintenance of generator
It shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels
It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low
73 DBA
N/A
Has outlet covers which keeps out moisture and debris if outlets are not in use. It is transfer switch ready where in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household. Has an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) and Circuit Breaker Protection Which Protects your appliances and equipment from harmful voltage swings and helps to prevent overload to generator.
- A powerful 208 cc OHV Briggs & Stratton power built 4 stroke - High quality metallic fuel tank with 5 gallon capacity - Up to 4375 starting watts and 3500 of running watts - RV ready through the travel trailer 30 R receptacle - Spends about 14 hours of runtime of a 1/2 load - Has a never go flat wheel type of 7 inches – can easily maneuver over different surfaces - Simple method of start through recoil - Built with an automatic voltage regulation system - Can power up small tools and provide power back up from homes - Easily powers up recreational vehicle using 120 V / 30A RV - Generator has been framed for durability - Comes with an included accessories such as oil - Quality assurance through 2 year warranty - Is entirely CSA certified for safety - Generators works at a great 29.2 amps with a peak of 36.5 amps - Has a suitable size of dimensions that can easily be stored - Contains a spark arrestor - Folding handle makes transportation of generator simple - 1-120 V / 20 A Duplex and 1-120 V/30 A Locking RV Outlets
It is not good for the powering of sensitive electronic devices because it has a somewhat high THD (<23%)
- Doesn’t have a low oil shut off ability - Not built with an electric start ability - Uses only a single type of fuel – gasoline - No indication alert when fuel tank is almost empty - Cannot be solar charged directly from the sun - Is not EPA and CARB certified - Engine is not air cooled - Slightly heavy to carry up stairs or lift to a car - Gasoline can leak which is harmful - Not constructed with an inverter
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