Briggs & Stratton 30207 - 10,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator

Jim Baugher,
Product Expert
Bolingbrook, IL

I live at 9,000 feet in Colorado, and several times, mostly in the early spring, we have our heaviest snows and I have been without electricity for several days.

Not a pleasant experience when you do not have an alternative heat source other than a furnace. So I decided enough of that.

The generator was delivered to the trucking company within a few days of the order. The trucker was kind enough to make arrangements to deliver to a place other than my home, since the roads are not semi-truck friendly.

My generator started up the first time, no problems, and ran all the needed appliances: well pump, furnace, and computer without a noticeable drag at all.

I am very happy!!! The service people both at your company and the trucking company were very friendly and helpful.

Thanks again.

I live at 9,000 feet in Colorado, and several times, mostly in the early spring, we have our heaviest snows and I have been without electricity for several days.

Not a pleasant experience when you do not have an alternative heat source other than a furnace. So I decided enough of that.

The generator was delivered to the trucking company within a few days of the order. The trucker was kind enough to make arrangements to deliver to a place other than my home, since the roads are not semi-truck friendly.

My generator started up the first time, no p... more

I purchased this generator after a very bad storm in the New York Metropolitan area and have not used it yet but I will tell you that the delivery and customer service from Generators Direct is a class by itself.

And, after a prompt and FREE delivery (with a power lift on the tractor trailer) I inspected everything in package which included oil and several electrical connectors along with inflatable wheels and hardware and it was all A-OK!

I assembled the wheels on the generator, added oil and fuel and this baby fired right up. It ran great and I tested the outlets with several different tools I have to ensure it was all OK, and it was.

I also purchased a 50 amp power transfer box, the supply cord and the interlock kit for my breaker panel and my electrician will install these items so in the event of an outage I can power my entire house with this unit.

Between the price for the gen.,the cost of extra items and approximately $250 dollars for the electrician's labor (approx $2,750 total ) I have a complete setup ready to go..no extension cords running thru windows,etc..

This is a small price to pay for a huge convenience in a home...especially when I have 2 sump pumps that need to keep water out of my basement.

I recommend this setup for anyone looking for a permanent solution for power outages.

GREAT JOB to ELECTRIC GENERATORS!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

I purchased this generator after a very bad storm in the New York Metropolitan area and have not used it yet but I will tell you that the delivery and customer service from Generators Direct is a class by itself.

And, after a prompt and FREE delivery (with a power lift on the tractor trailer) I inspected everything in package which included oil and several electrical connectors along with inflatable wheels and hardware and it was all A-OK!

I assembled the wheels on the generator, added oil and fuel and this baby fired right up. It ran great and I tested the outle... more

On December 18, 2009 a major snow storm hit this region. It was very wet, heavy snow after an unusually wet Fall.

Power and utility companies were not prepared for the devastation this snow caused. Power poles were broken by falling trees, roads blocked and made impassable by trees and snow.

We were without power, public service water, phone or any other utilities for 12 days. I had a 6000 watt generator that barely operated a few appliances if used separately. I had a deep well that I had kept operational and plumbed into my home.

By turning off the PSA water system and turning on the well we had water. The generator I had would operate the well pump. It would operate the water heater if all other loads were removed. I disconnected the main breaker from the power company line. I had a power cable that could feed power from my workshop to my house. By being selective with the load applied the 6000 watt generator kept us with necessities.

I have a propane heater for emergency heat but felt that I needed a larger generator. After searching the internet I selected the Briggs and Stratton 30207 from Electric Generators Direct.com.

I am very impressed with the service and delivery of my generator. The only complaint I have is that a large plug for the main power receptacle was not included with the generator. All other plugs were shipped with the unit.

I would also like to compliment the freight company for working with me to deliver the generator to my workplace. I contacted the freight company dispatcher on the day of delivery and explained that it would be more convenient to drop the generator where I work instead of my home. My workplace is on the route they were using.

Very helpful driver and dispatcher.

Hope I never need the generator for this type emergency again, but I will be prepared if needed.

On December 18, 2009 a major snow storm hit this region. It was very wet, heavy snow after an unusually wet Fall.

Power and utility companies were not prepared for the devastation this snow caused. Power poles were broken by falling trees, roads blocked and made impassable by trees and snow.

We were without power, public service water, phone or any other utilities for 12 days. I had a 6000 watt generator that barely operated a few appliances if used separately. I had a deep well that I had kept operational and plumbed into my home.

By turning o... more

Generator was received at a local freight distributor, for pickup, in only three days after online purchase.

Easy to follow setup instructions. Minimal assembly right out of box. Easy to roll after assembly. Battery had a good charge.

Added gas and oil, and the engine fired right up. Connected to home via 50 amp sub-panel after the wind from Ike knocked my power out a couple of weekends ago.

Seemed to work lights and refrigerator just fine. As soon as I got it up and running, service power was restored.

Did not get to use the generator for an extended period, thankfully.

Have not had much of a load on this generator, but I feel like it would do just fine.

Quiet running machine, as well. Will need to purchace your own cord to connect to a home.

Thanks goes out to EGD. I would recommend this product.

God bless those that received much more damage from Ike, than I did.

Generator was received at a local freight distributor, for pickup, in only three days after online purchase.

Easy to follow setup instructions. Minimal assembly right out of box. Easy to roll after assembly. Battery had a good charge.

Added gas and oil, and the engine fired right up. Connected to home via 50 amp sub-panel after the wind from Ike knocked my power out a couple of weekends ago.

Seemed to work lights and refrigerator just fine. As soon as I got it up and running, service power was restored.

Did not get to use the ge... more

This is an excellent generator. It is solidly built and assembled. When I received the unit, it came with an extra oil filter, extra spark plug, and extra air filter. All I had to do was add oil (supplied) and gas (not supplied) and it was ready to go. One press of the starter switch and it fired right up. I ran my entire house and 5 out buildings for an hour and a half test run and it worked like a charm. The fold down arms make moving this hefty unit a snap. My 120 lb wife moved it around with ease.

If you have been looking for a generator, look no more. This is a great value and a great performer.

This is an excellent generator. It is solidly built and assembled. When I received the unit, it came with an extra oil filter, extra spark plug, and extra air filter. All I had to do was add oil (supplied) and gas (not supplied) and it was ready to go. One press of the starter switch and it fired right up. I ran my entire house and 5 out buildings for an hour and a half test run and it worked like a charm. The fold down arms make moving this hefty unit a snap. My 120 lb wife moved it around with ease.

If you have been looking for a generator, look no more. This is a grea... more